Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
05 March 2012, 20:31
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Ply floor thickness
Looking to make a 2 piece ply floor for my 3.4 sib.
Will 12 mm exterior ply (treated obviously) be suitable or should I opt for the next thickness is 18mm. This will be very heavy.
I can form my...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
05 March 2012, 11:42
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 March 2012, 21:29
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Chris
I take it you had her on a trailer..
I...
Chris
I take it you had her on a trailer..
I still want to be able to transport in the car so a 1 piece floor, although probably best, is not really an option. Would not fit in the car.
I guess I...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 March 2012, 17:49
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Replies: 5
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Avon 3.4 RAB plywood floor pattern
Hi.
I have a Avon 3.4 Roll away but I don't really like the PVC hinged flooring.
Not only does it make the rolled up boat very bulky and heavy but it does not feel rock solid when underway although...
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Forum: Engines & props
16 July 2011, 20:39
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Engines & props
16 July 2011, 14:28
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,021
Suzuki dt4 cooling
Hi all
Just fitted a new impeller but the water flow from the return pipe is still only a trickle.
Have removed the lower end and blown air up through the pipe but cannot feel much, if anything...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
11 July 2011, 09:41
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Replies: 1
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WETLINE any good?
Does anyone have any experience or comments of Wetline sibs?
thanks
Sibbob
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
09 July 2011, 18:50
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Replies: 4
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Hi Polwart
Nothing in the pipe-line as yet....
Hi Polwart
Nothing in the pipe-line as yet. Just a short-list question.
I have an Avon 3.4m with a 15hp but am looking for another slightly smaller for inland tootling and fancy the convenience of...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
09 July 2011, 18:13
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,620
2.6m air floor or slats
Looking for a 2.6m sib. I hear so much against the HP air floors and they are expensive to replace should they deteriorate. I only have a small car and have noted that some 2.6m sibs have slatted...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
09 June 2011, 18:07
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Replies: 2
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Inflatable thwart seat
Hi - Has anyone got an inflatable thwart seat going cheap. Sitting on the tubes of my Avon 3.4 makes my bum sore after a while.
Much appreciated
Sibbob
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 May 2011, 19:29
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,551
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Forum: Engines & props
15 February 2011, 21:13
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,610
Old tohatsu prop drive
I have a 1984 Tohatsu 12hp and last time out the brass shear pin that was fitted failed. I didn't have a spare so the row back to shore was good exercise.
I also have a very low hours 1995 Suzuki...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
14 June 2010, 19:38
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,383
Avon tube separation
My Avon 3.4m has 3 tube sections and the inflatable keel.
When I depress the valve of the bow tube to deflate one of the side tubes deflates as well. There must be a way through between the 2 tubes....
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 March 2010, 19:01
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,418
sikaflex
The last tube I bought was well within date and unopened but the sikaflex would not come down the spout. Having cut the tube open, found it was set inside.
Expensive lesson there.
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Forum: Engines & props
02 February 2010, 19:22
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,817
The inner spring loaded pin is actually built...
The inner spring loaded pin is actually built into the fuel level valve. The spring force is just sufficient to support the float when inverted. Travel of the pin is probably only about 2mm, measured...
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Forum: Engines & props
01 February 2010, 20:11
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Replies: 3
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Tohatsu carb float setting
I`ve just stripped the carb on my Tohatsu M12A 2 stroke O/B and reset the float as per manual - height 15mm from top face because the float as it was set was low.
No fuel was getting past the inlet...
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Forum: Engines & props
22 October 2009, 19:33
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Fuel float irregularity
Got an old tohatsu 2 stroke. Before trying it I changed the gear oil, impeller, plugs and stripped the carb to give it a good clean.
I noticed the float was bent much lower than recommended so I...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 August 2009, 20:09
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Replies: 2
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Wanted - Tohatsu 12hp impeller
I have an old 12 hp Tohatsu M12A - Runs great. I want to keep it running for as long as I can but cannot source an impeller for it for when the current one gives out.
If anyone knows who may have...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 August 2009, 21:24
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Replies: 1
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Tohatsu M12A - 1974-1980
Hi all
I have recently aquired an old Tohatsu 12 hp motor for my Avon 3.4 Roll away.
It needed a new recoil assy (sourced from North Wales Outboards - he must have hundreds of old engines for...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 June 2009, 20:01
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
20 May 2009, 21:45
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,434
Avon RAB
Thanks DHD.
Already got the wheels and stainless to make some launching wheels.
At 49kg, doesn`t sound heavy but when all bagged up it is a fair lump. I was surprised (getting weaker in my old age)...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 May 2009, 20:05
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,434
Finally Got my SIB
It`s an AVON 3.41RAB (Roll away) For inshore fishing and messing about on the water.
Didn`t think I could go far wrong with a British Manufacturer (unless you know otherwise)
There will be 2 of us...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
09 May 2009, 06:46
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Reply to Sharkbyte
Hi Sharkbyte.
I have already seen your video on the site. That is one of the reasons for me wanting some of the action as well.
Thanks for the low-down on your sib. The inflatable floor models do...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
08 May 2009, 21:06
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Roll Away SIB
Hi - I`m new to the forum and have gainedsome great insights into SIBBING from reading posts/threads..
I am looking for a SIB for a spot of inshore fishing and fun, The boat is to be carried in the...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 April 2009, 12:31
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Brig Baltic SIB
Hi - Anyone have any experience / knowledge of Brig Baltic Sibs. Their website looks OK - All made in UK.
Their 3.8m looks interesting. An comments / feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
Sibbob
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