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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 20:30
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Posted By HighlandR
I hear ya paddlers !:thumbs: Soon as I cut...

I hear ya paddlers !:thumbs:

Soon as I cut the transom to fit the short shaft, seal the ply, bolt the transom wheels on, and get some bunks on that trailer it will be good to go.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 09:08
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Thanks Boatnomad, it certainly is more heavy...

Thanks Boatnomad, it certainly is more heavy duty than my previous sib, the material is clearly a thicker grade, the overlaps on the seam joints are much wider too, I'm very happy with it. The only...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2014, 19:37
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Also - what can I expect from the 15hp outboard...

Also - what can I expect from the 15hp outboard on it ?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2014, 19:36
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Pirate, I will make it the 15" as you suggest,...

Hi Pirate, I will make it the 15" as you suggest, just busy drawing out a template for the router.

Been busy taking a few sizes today for working out the trailer conversion, and the boat is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2014, 14:10
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Pirate, that's a great looking boat, what...

Hi Pirate, that's a great looking boat, what length is that one ?

I hate to cut the transom, just don't like the fact of changing how it was originally made, but I will do the best job I can to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2014, 07:46
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
" and a microwave " :lol: Have some thick...

" and a microwave " :lol:

Have some thick PVC tarpaulin material here ( roof panel from a marque tent ) was thinking to use that to make a fitted cover, but will mess with that later.

First i...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 20:15
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Pirate - yes it is ! that is the first thing i...

Hi Pirate - yes it is ! that is the first thing i spotted soon as i inflated it and thought " ohh sh*... !

The engine mount bracket to the water intake plate is 45cm, and the transom is 50cm !! ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 19:50
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
more pics

more pics
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 19:41
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Kaman thanks for they pics, I can see myself...

Kaman thanks for they pics, I can see myself using your trailer as a building block on converting this bike trailer here. The pole to hold the bow up for draining is a nice touch :D

Are the bunks...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 August 2014, 15:33
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Max, what weight is your Aerotec 4.2 ? Kaman...

Max, what weight is your Aerotec 4.2 ?

Kaman I'm really liking your setup, it is nice and simple yet perfectly functional for its purpose. Some nice welds on that aluminium there ! did you do it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 August 2014, 08:44
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Hello Prairie, those drawings show clearly what...

Hello Prairie, those drawings show clearly what you have in mind, the bunk being removable I think is a great option. It wont be used for motorbikes again anytime soon - only the boat, but having the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2014, 20:06
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Peter, sorry I should have said on the last...

Hi Peter, sorry I should have said on the last post, the boat will be kept inflated on the trailer... I recently got a motorbike trailer ( see photo ) and will be modifying that ( somehow...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2014, 17:09
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
That's great John, we won't need much gear on...

That's great John, we won't need much gear on board so keeping the weight to a minimum shouldn't be an issue, so help getting it to plane.

Will see if we can do a deal and possibly get this 4.2 -...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2014, 15:57
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
The boat would be kept on a trailer itself, but...

The boat would be kept on a trailer itself, but the motor needs to be stored elsewhere for security reasons so the 15 is a good weight for easy handling and lifting. The engine on the trolley rolls...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2014, 13:31
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By HighlandR
4.2m with 15hp ?

Guys what sort of speed would you get with a 15hp 2 stroke, on a 4.2m sib ?

Got the chance of a used 4.2 zodiac, not sure of the exact model as yet.
We have a 15hp engine here and want to keep...
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