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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 November 2023, 07:39
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Posted By Jenks87
I have an ally floor rib

I have an ally floor rib
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 November 2023, 07:37
Replies: 13
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Posted By Jenks87
That’s very good to know, I don’t mind about the...

That’s very good to know, I don’t mind about the weight to be honest as it will live on the boat and the heavier the better for stability I suppose. May try find a used one to purchase although...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 November 2023, 06:47
Replies: 13
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Posted By Jenks87
Was literally about to purchase one of these...

Was literally about to purchase one of these before I came on here, how did you find it? Solid enough? Obvs at speed I would be holding onto the rope on the tube so wouldn’t matter too much.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 November 2023, 19:26
Replies: 13
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Posted By Jenks87
Brilliant thanks for this Steve, I think a...

Brilliant thanks for this Steve, I think a bespoke box will be the way forward. I’ve got the seat and swivel so a little project to get on with until I can get back out on the rib.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 November 2023, 18:52
Replies: 13
Views: 737
Posted By Jenks87
Ok brilliant, can get hardwood exterior ply...

Ok brilliant, can get hardwood exterior ply pretty cheap and would only need one sheet. Think this might well be the way forward. Only need to fit my fishing boxes inside for easy access as the rest...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 November 2023, 18:21
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Posted By Jenks87
Yea seems that way, some marine ply and some...

Yea seems that way, some marine ply and some water proof spray paint maybe the way forward. Want to make it so I dont need my fishing box so anything from that can sit under the seat box then.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 November 2023, 18:14
Replies: 13
Views: 737
Posted By Jenks87
Yes I’ve got a similar size igloo cooler but with...

Yes I’ve got a similar size igloo cooler but with the swivel and the seat on top of it it sits to high unfortunately. Very hard to find the right size cooler or tool box which is around the sizes...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 November 2023, 15:33
Replies: 13
Views: 737
Posted By Jenks87
Removable seat box

I’m looking to purchase or make a storage box with a front opening preferably that I can fix my seat and swivel to. Ideally I don’t want to fix it to the floor so I can move it around my small 3.9...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 November 2023, 10:13
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Yes will add a load of sealant. Should be solid...

Yes will add a load of sealant. Should be solid then. Cheers mate
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 November 2023, 10:12
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Yes just looked and that’s the one. Should have a...

Yes just looked and that’s the one. Should have a solid fix with some sealant as well. Cheers
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 November 2023, 17:50
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Do you need access from underneath with them?...

Do you need access from underneath with them? Which I don’t have. I’m looking to get the strongest fix possible which I’m hoping will be ok with the ally hull on a smaller boat like this.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 November 2023, 16:31
Replies: 43
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Posted By Jenks87
So decided to go for the tiller option in the end...

So decided to go for the tiller option in the end due to funds and also keeping space on the boat but I have purchased a nice low back seat on a swivel pedestal which I now need to fit. Nice wide...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 19:56
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
I had the option of going that slightly bigger...

I had the option of going that slightly bigger but it was a fair bit more at the time, kind of regretting it now but that extra bit of length always helps apparently ha. Think around the 4.5m is the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 19:54
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Yes defo, may pop down to my local boat...

Yes defo, may pop down to my local boat dealership and see what set ups they have in there, pretend I’m an interested customer haha prob come out with a new boat 🙈 thanks for the advice, I think it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 15:50
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Yes so this is what I’m leaning towards now a...

Yes so this is what I’m leaning towards now a small console and keeping my bench seat as it is, that way I can still fit cool box in front of the console which also doubles up as a seat for extra...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 15:30
Replies: 43
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Posted By Jenks87
So my cool box and my live bait bucket straight...

So my cool box and my live bait bucket straight away take up a good whack of space which are the most essential for when I’m fishing. I think if I didn’t have a bow locker/seat I’d be able to shift a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 14:51
Replies: 43
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Posted By Jenks87
Lovely little rib that ���� So just been out...

Lovely little rib that ����
So just been out and measured everything that goes in the boat and with a jockey bench I wouldn’t be able to even stand up in there so that’s out the question now...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 14:45
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Hahaha, so only use for bass fishing, so have my...

Hahaha, so only use for bass fishing, so have my live bait bucket, my cooler and my tackle box. I have my seat with a seat bag attached for my life jacket and other accessories clothes and then my...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 13:27
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
What size is your rib? Only problem I have is I...

What size is your rib? Only problem I have is I have a front storage compartment which also is a very handy seat so can’t push the jockey seat up to far as would compromise that. Just went out and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 12:27
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
So this was my other worry, I havnt had a console...

So this was my other worry, I havnt had a console in a small boat before so don’t want to order it without being certain. It’s literally used for fishing only really so space is first on my list....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 10:37
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
This was the other option getting a small jockey...

This was the other option getting a small jockey seat which is positioned up front and having the deck space behind for my fishing gear (cool box, live bait bucket and fishing tackle box) so much...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 06:13
Replies: 43
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Posted By Jenks87
[QUOTE=Peter_C;869294]I never found a 40hp tiller...

[QUOTE=Peter_C;869294]I never found a 40hp tiller hard to handle *shrugs*

In the past I had considered making a light weight beach launchable boat, utilizing a steering wheel. Highfield has a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 06:08
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
So with the console on the right I can then use...

So with the console on the right I can then use my cool box next to it for an extra seat and also 2 on the bench, but yea usually only one other so should be perfect. Did you find it added much more...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2023, 06:06
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Yea 💯 would get the full package if I was going...

Yea 💯 would get the full package if I was going down this route. I have been told that with the 30 on the back I may need to get a hydrofoil fin to plane it easier but will test before hand.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 October 2023, 21:24
Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
Posted By Jenks87
Yes has a double floor, awesome thanks for the...

Yes has a double floor, awesome thanks for the link they look tidy and yes defo will be sealing it down with silka flex as well. Now time to find a good supplier for the bench, console and 30hp on...
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