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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

14 April 2014, 16:43

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Took some pics of sib sitting on trailer to...

Took some pics of sib sitting on trailer to illustrate how low at the back mines is. As the wheels are so close to the rear it is virtually impossible to scrape it off of the ground unless you lift...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

14 April 2014, 14:34

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Cheap and nasty old blue nylon type carpet on the...

Cheap and nasty old blue nylon type carpet on the bunks and a wet Sib bottom helps reduce friction when sliding Sib on / off. If your trailer is too high your always going to struggle doing it dry....

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

14 April 2014, 14:20

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Yep Wiinch strap goes over bow tube. It connects...

Yep Wiinch strap goes over bow tube. It connects to the rope that I have attached to the transom eyelets. I have another small piece of rope that goes between the two lifting rings inside the sib, ...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

14 April 2014, 13:39

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Hi Bassstalker. They key to getting mine on is...

Hi Bassstalker.
They key to getting mine on is my low trailer and hi towbar.
I have a swan neck on my CRV which is high off the ground, combined with low carpeted bunks and high winch post the Sib...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

12 April 2014, 17:07

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

You can just see the stainless m12 eyelets I...

You can just see the stainless m12 eyelets I mentioned in earlier post in attached picture.
I use a strong piece of rope on stainless carabiners to attach to the eyelets creating a horizontal piece...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

12 April 2014, 16:53

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Yep it sure was painful! I was off work for 8...

Yep it sure was painful!
I was off work for 8 months and in hospital every week for traction.
Not a pleasant experience.
Im all for trailers and 4x4s now.
Gutted I had to say bye bye to my sporty...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

12 April 2014, 14:51

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Lol! I would need a mobility scooter if I...

Lol!
I would need a mobility scooter if I dragged mine 400 yards on my own.
I unfortunately succumb to the dreaded trailer after two spinal discs prolapsing - caused by wrestling a sib up a beach...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

12 April 2014, 10:50

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

I find that by shifting most of the stuff to the...

I find that by shifting most of the stuff to the back of the Sib and by having the engine(s) on the transom there is little or no felt weight at the bow.
It's almost like a bike wheelying due to...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

11 April 2014, 22:37

Replies: 16

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Views: 8,080

Posted By kaman

Bow lifting bar to aid launching sib fitted with transom wheels.

Came up with this add on several years ago to aid me when launching my Sib single handed off of the transom wheels.
Works a treat.
With outboard mounted on rear the weight actually works in your...

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