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Forum: RIBs & ribbing

24 November 2015, 18:50

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Thanks for posting that P.J. Still very much...

Thanks for posting that P.J.
Still very much into the notion of a plastic -maintenance / hassle free tub.
Going to try and trial one out in a chop at some time next year before I commit to digging...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 November 2015, 15:35

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Hi Papajoe. Don't know what your experience of...

Hi Papajoe.
Don't know what your experience of Sibs and Ribs are - just wondering how you rate the performance of the 435 by comparison to similar sized Sibs and Ribs.
The Whaly 435 ticks all the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

11 November 2015, 22:46

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Thanks again Poly for another comprehensive...

Thanks again Poly for another comprehensive reply.
I'm definitely going to have to trial whatever I'm buying as the polyethylene tub performance is an unknown quantity to me.
I saw pretty much the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

11 November 2015, 16:48

Replies: 41

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Posted By kaman

Gurnard that both interesting / concerning - your...

Gurnard that both interesting / concerning - your comments about your uncles boat slamming in a chop.
I can envisage that being an issue with a flattish bottomed plastic tub.
I think the Funyak has...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

10 November 2015, 20:54

Replies: 41

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Posted By kaman

No hadn't thot of sleeping on board yet..... ...

No hadn't thot of sleeping on board yet.....
Maybe something like this would suit for overnight stays

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

10 November 2015, 20:05

Replies: 41

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Posted By kaman

Arghhh! The salty old sea dog Gurnard;) ...

Arghhh!
The salty old sea dog Gurnard;)

Think this will be the first time I'm not going to heed your top notch advice.......

After much deliberating I'm 100 % decided against buying and...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

10 November 2015, 13:31

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Just been to look at Whaly range. It's a good...

Just been to look at Whaly range.
It's a good looking tub as well.
Not much in it between that and the Funyak.
Defo going to hold off and sell my set up and engine and go for a long shaft 30hp...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

10 November 2015, 08:27

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Cheers guys for the replies. Still milling...

Cheers guys for the replies.
Still milling things over just now.
Got the funds to go for a new Funyak 390 and trailer just now.
I would have to get the transom cut to accept my Tohatsu on a tiller...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

09 November 2015, 09:11

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Had a look at the Smart Waves and whilst I think...

Had a look at the Smart Waves and whilst I think the 4200 looks cracking I am looking for something a bit more Rib like.
Spoke to Mortons - they have altered numerous Funyak 390's over the years to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

08 November 2015, 21:23

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Thanks for that comprehensive reply Poly. You...

Thanks for that comprehensive reply Poly.
You may well be right that a 20hp engine is enough - just fancy a bit more oomph.
Yours certainly looked lively enough with the yamaha 20hp - despite being...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

08 November 2015, 19:40

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Yep that's what I'm thinking plastic fantastic ☺....

Yep that's what I'm thinking plastic fantastic ☺.
They are rare as hens teeth second hand tho.
There's one for sale in Devon - 1000 mile round trip for me.
I'm defo considering buying a 2nd hand...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

08 November 2015, 19:15

Replies: 41

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

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Posted By kaman

Rib or polyethylene replacement for sib

I've been weighing up my options for upgrading my Honwave Sib possibly at the beginning of next season.
I can afford a replacement vessel at the moment but propelling it is a bit of a headache.
I...

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