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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs Today, 13:09
Replies: 3
Views: 59
Posted By dhaglund
That looks great!

That looks great!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs Today, 13:04
Replies: 3
Views: 59
Posted By dhaglund
Well, the finger was trigger happy today. :) So I...

Well, the finger was trigger happy today. :) So I already placed the order. At 117 EUR including shipping it wasn't that bad. If it doesn't work out I can always use it as just a spare fuel container.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs Today, 11:41
Replies: 3
Views: 59
Posted By dhaglund
DIY SIB fuel bladder

Instead waiting for the either very expensive or unavailable Zodiac Milpro fuel bladder, has anyone tried to adapt a motorcycle fuel bladder for SIB use? If you already have the Zodiac one, good for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 April 2024, 20:26
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By dhaglund
Good luck with your project! I have that exact...

Good luck with your project! I have that exact same boat and I really like it.

A 3-cylinder 2-stroke Yamaha would probably be the best motor if you want a smooth running engine with plenty of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 March 2024, 22:19
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By dhaglund
Newer SIBs vs. older Zodiacs

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My only SIB experience is with the 3.8m Zodiac Futura from 2002 in the picture (not me onboard though). I really like most things about the Zodiac Futuras and Classics. I guess at one time...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 March 2024, 17:35
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By dhaglund
Thank you for that offer. I'll get back to you...

Thank you for that offer. I'll get back to you sometime if I really need this. Good idea on the pipe too. I've read that others use slotted sockets also.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 February 2024, 09:59
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By dhaglund
The cores are around £5 and the gasket £1 or so....

The cores are around £5 and the gasket £1 or so. So not bad. A complete Leafield valve is £15. At defender.com the cores are $44 and caps that look almost the same are $37. Sadly two of my caps have...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 February 2024, 17:43
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By dhaglund
Replace bad Zodiac valve with Leafield

Has anyone here ever replaced the old Zodiac recessed valve with a Leafield C7/D7?

This type Zodiac valve is poorly designed, doesn't hold air well and spare parts are expensive.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 February 2024, 15:43
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By dhaglund
Never heard that one before, that's a classic!...

Never heard that one before, that's a classic! :rofl:

And you're right. But this cleaned up a bit too good. So just for the fun of it I'll let the kids play with it on the lake this summer and I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 February 2024, 18:14
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By dhaglund
Zodiac trash or treasure?

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I bought this Zodiac Futura IIc GT a little while back just as spare parts for my other Zodiac Futura IIc, in case I would need any. I planned to use some PVC fabric to possibly make some...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 February 2024, 06:29
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By dhaglund
I've used the Garmin Striker 5 with the GT20...

I've used the Garmin Striker 5 with the GT20 transducer. I like it a lot. I'm sure Striker 4 is just as good but with a smaller screen.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 February 2024, 18:17
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By dhaglund
Find of the month

I have been thinking about putting transom wheels on my old Zodiac Futura IIc and I have been reading up on my options, which seems to be limited given the weight of this boat and motor. I knew...
Forum: Engines & props 31 January 2024, 14:15
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By dhaglund
Well, you seem to focus on the right thing....

Well, you seem to focus on the right thing. Finding a solution that actually works. You won't regret choosing what is right for you and your situation.
Forum: Engines & props 31 January 2024, 11:54
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By dhaglund
It seems like you already made up your mind but I...

It seems like you already made up your mind but I would also easily pay £250 for EFI over carbureted. And I would pay £250 again for 50% more power. I have a Suzuki DF20 myself, it weighs 44 kg. It...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 December 2023, 13:46
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By dhaglund
Zodiac Futura valve pockets?

I picked up a very old Zodiac MK2CFGT (Mark 2C Futura GT) today.
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I have a somewhat newer Futura since before but I found that this older model has something that looks like pockets...
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2023, 22:30
Replies: 35
Views: 3,254
Posted By dhaglund
Sounds great! I would run all small motors on...

Sounds great! I would run all small motors on Aspen if they run ok, just to get that hassle free operation.
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2023, 21:27
Replies: 35
Views: 3,254
Posted By dhaglund
I've run many chainsaws and my lawnmower using...

I've run many chainsaws and my lawnmower using Aspen for a long time and it is great!

A while back I wanted to run my Tohatsu 18hp 2-stroke on Aspen and Triboron 2-st lubricant to make it better...
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2023, 18:01
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By dhaglund
Interesting. I never meant for this to be a fair...

Interesting. I never meant for this to be a fair comparison of motors but rather what worked on this Zodiac Futura. But I guess I focused quite a bit on the motors. So for future readers I added a...
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2023, 10:52
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By dhaglund
:D. I'll take that as compliment. We're all...

:D. I'll take that as compliment.

We're all looking forward to Fenlander's new novel. Maybe in several volumes?

By the way, I bought my first RIB six years ago. I'm now on my third RIB. ;) And...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2023, 19:45
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By dhaglund
For some reason the link above doesn't work that...

For some reason the link above doesn't work that well. Here is the link as plain text. Copy and paste into the address field.
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Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2023, 15:56
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By dhaglund
Testing 5 very different outboards and 10 props on a SIB

Some may call me crazy, but I’ve actually bought (and sold) 5 different outboards within the last two years in search of the perfect outboard for my SIB. I can reveal right away that there is no...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 September 2023, 18:54
Replies: 34
Views: 19,519
Posted By dhaglund
This thread is old but, I fully agree! If you...

This thread is old but, I fully agree! If you don't want spend the time to reglue everything, do only the necessary. I have a Futura that looks like this just like this one. I reglued a couple a...
Forum: Engines & props 12 June 2023, 21:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,012
Posted By dhaglund
I have measured rpm in three different ways. ...

I have measured rpm in three different ways.

First using a Tiny-tach clone. But if the outboard has a tach output signal, then that can be measured easily with a multimeter that can measure...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 June 2023, 14:58
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By dhaglund
Here is what we have for just that scenario you...

Here is what we have for just that scenario you described!
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It is a 3,7m SIB with a 20 hp Suzuki EFI motor on a simple wooden trolley. The boat weighs 100 kg and the motor 44 kg, unless you...
Forum: Engines & props 03 June 2023, 14:26
Replies: 2
Views: 797
Posted By dhaglund
I had one of those engines. Very good engine!...

I had one of those engines. Very good engine! Unfortunately I don't know the idle screw setting, but if it dies at high revs I would check the fuel pump and try to manually pump the primer bulb when...
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