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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 12:16
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Posted By Tonus
£260 for the Seamax on Amazon seems good vs £400...

£260 for the Seamax on Amazon seems good vs £400 for the NZ Beachmasters (although I'd be interested to hear if Amazon charges for the import duty...).
I think I've spent over £500 on various...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2023, 10:31
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Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Having just fitted a pair I'll report back to you...

Having just fitted a pair I'll report back to you with a few pics and a bit of a review... just don't have the time away from work now! I'll start a Seamax Deluxe thread, or add to one if someone...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2023, 13:02
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
ahh right, I wish they'd told me that .... they...

ahh right, I wish they'd told me that .... they said that it mist have gone out of stock as I ordered it or something like that. Still all told I got them for a similar price.

You'll be happy with...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2023, 09:23
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
I had some Seamax 4x4 on order from Amazon for a...

I had some Seamax 4x4 on order from Amazon for a few days but then realised my payment hadn't gone through which was odd. I cancelled and ordered again and same thing happened - I think it was...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2023, 18:28
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Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
It might be a job for another thread but I can...

It might be a job for another thread but I can put up a few pics and a little review. Amazing build quality, best I've seen by far. Heft price tag!
Not had a chance to try them out on the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2023, 18:15
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
I can help you with that - I fitted some...

I can help you with that - I fitted some beachmaster types a couple of months ago but have since replaced them with those very wheels - Seamax Deluxe 4x4. They are great I must say...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 July 2023, 13:48
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Thanks Fenlander, that’s good to know. I trust...

Thanks Fenlander, that’s good to know. I trust the build quality of Trem products, and the under-the-boat style pitches the boat into a nice balance with the outboard. Good to have some real world...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 July 2023, 22:35
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
The other thing I liked was that they are...

The other thing I liked was that they are guaranteed for 2yrs - I haven't seen that before.

shame that we spend more time talking about bloody wheels than boats or being out on the water!

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 July 2023, 22:16
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Agreed - I wish I could find someone on here who...

Agreed - I wish I could find someone on here who has used them!

I think if I went for Seamax or Trem or Excel or with anyone's wheels there's always a degree of faith and luck involved as to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 July 2023, 21:53
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Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
The Seamax look really substantial - the brackets...

The Seamax look really substantial - the brackets are very big and chunky and from what I've seen and read online they seem really well made. They're also rated to 600lbs (272kg) which is reassuring...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 July 2023, 20:48
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
I'm not so convinced here... at least for my...

I'm not so convinced here... at least for my needs. Like Steve I've struggled in the past with badly made wheels that are not suitable for the job - bending brackets (twice) have left me feeling a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2023, 12:40
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Steve - thanks for taking the time to reply -...

Steve - thanks for taking the time to reply - that's all good advice.
I've attached a picture to show what I meant by 'bolts on the plate are flared out at more than a 90 degree angle' - I thought...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 June 2023, 09:29
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
So I've just started fitting my Beachmaster type...

So I've just started fitting my Beachmaster type wheels bought from from Chas Newens Marine. I've got one on so far - man, the tolerance for even being a mm out is crazy - I'm about as happy as I can...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 May 2023, 08:18
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
I've still not had time to fit my set from Chas...

I've still not had time to fit my set from Chas Newman Marine. Will take lot of care drilling in the right place!

Blankton I had an issue with one of the wheels not locking down easily - the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 March 2023, 09:46
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Ah the old work thing, shame! I think I’m...

Ah the old work thing, shame!
I think I’m going to go ahead and try these wheels out - did you get them from Chas Newens Marine?

By the way if anyone else is considering these, I had a look on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2023, 16:02
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Steve509926 - any new experience with the...

Steve509926 - any new experience with the Beachmaster type wheels yet?! I’m readying for the season and the Excel wheels are failing - the brackets are starting to bend (on very very little use as I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 January 2023, 11:49
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Great video Steve thanks :)

Great video Steve thanks :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 December 2022, 23:15
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Yeh that makes total sense, very good. Also in...

Yeh that makes total sense, very good. Also in the case of a transom wheel bracket hole - it might have been 6mm once upon a time but the bolt thread could have been munching at it for ages… nice one...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 December 2022, 22:28
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Steve you said you ‘drilled’ and dowelled… did...

Steve you said you ‘drilled’ and dowelled… did you drill a new (wider) clean hole to match the dowel thickness? That’s smart
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 December 2022, 22:00
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
I didn’t use dowels when I filled the holes as I...

I didn’t use dowels when I filled the holes as I have a little Alu hull/transom - the transom is only 4-5mm thick… I used a two part epoxy putty. You mix the two clays together and it dries hard as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 December 2022, 20:46
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Posted By Tonus
Me too, hope it works out for your weight and...

Me too, hope it works out for your weight and size of boat/engine.
Steve looking at those brackets - mine are starting to go like that already and I’ve been gentle on them - my. Oat is stored on a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 December 2022, 09:00
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
That’s great to know, thanks.

That’s great to know, thanks.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 November 2022, 14:08
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Just FYI on these Trem wheels - according to some...

Just FYI on these Trem wheels - according to some emails back and forth with Trem last year…
There are two types that are very very similar:

O0836094 were developed with Zodiac (for the Futura?)...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 November 2022, 23:09
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
Yeh I’ve fancied the Trem wheels with the combo...

Yeh I’ve fancied the Trem wheels with the combo of bracket and ‘pin’ that slots in below when the wheels are down - are these like yours?
From what I’ve read on here they seem solid but obviously...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 November 2022, 19:15
Replies: 200
Views: 17,215
Posted By Tonus
I’ve silicon’ed some painted marine ply as a...

I’ve silicon’ed some painted marine ply as a permanent spacer on my recessed transom
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