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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 August 2023, 13:53
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Posted By Steve509926
But doesn't that limit you to the places where...

But doesn't that limit you to the places where you can launch?
There are lots of places where I wouldn't fancy launching from without wheels, for example Oxwich Bay, New Quay, Glenelg. And if there...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 August 2023, 11:32
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
No extra duty or costs Dave?

No extra duty or costs Dave?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2023, 21:15
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Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
I'm hopefully one of the lucky ones. The...

I'm hopefully one of the lucky ones. The "Beachmaster" wheels I have, have been great so far but only time will tell.

After offering up my "Beachmaster" wheels to JonB's Boatworld V380, I'm of the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2023, 19:57
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Hi Brian, the famous Fenlander Yellow wheels are...

Hi Brian, the famous Fenlander Yellow wheels are considerably lighter than the normal wheels. Saying that, I do agree with PD that I wouldn't be keen having the leg & wheels "cantilevered" out from...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2023, 18:20
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Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Wouldn't help. Pub stops, dog wee stops, 2 hour...

Wouldn't help. Pub stops, dog wee stops, 2 hour walks etc Beaching is a must and depending on the state of the tide it's either up or down the beach.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2023, 18:15
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
I can't remember if you bought the from Chas...

I can't remember if you bought the from Chas Newens or not, but if you did, send an email to their customer services department, helpful chap called Paul Barnard. They will send you some new...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2023, 18:03
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Different strokes for different folks. You don't...

Different strokes for different folks. You don't need transom wheels, I couldn't manage without them.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 22:12
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Bloody hell David, your mention of beach rollers...

Bloody hell David, your mention of beach rollers made me look back at a previous thread to when I bought some beach rollers -
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 19:19
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Bolted, but road legal.

Bolted, but road legal.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 19:17
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Do you think a nice mod could change the title of...

Do you think a nice mod could change the title of this thread to:-

SIB transom wheels and other launching devices.

or anything else that others may suggest (Chipko don't, it's a public forum)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 19:14
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Not a trolley, trailer. Needs a tow bar,...

Not a trolley, trailer. Needs a tow bar, electrics, plate etc.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 19:07
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Yak dry pants, definitely the answer to extending...

Yak dry pants, definitely the answer to extending the season, earlier and later. Probably only used them a handful of times, but worth the investment.
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2023, 13:27
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Speaking purely for my own needs, yes. We beach...

Speaking purely for my own needs, yes.
We beach a lot on our travels, pub lunches, coffee, walks, dog stops.
I found the leg type transom wheels a PITA (never tried the Trem ones or the Seamax)...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2023, 21:32
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Hi Tonus, I think in this instance a picture and...

Hi Tonus, I think in this instance a picture and some measurements would be really helpful to others, distance you've set them apart and distance from the tubes?
Would I be correct in thinking you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2023, 21:50
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Hi Jon, I've watched a few videos of the Seamax...

Hi Jon, I've watched a few videos of the Seamax wheels and they look pretty good and robust. It looks as though the pin that holds the leg in either the up or down position is spring loaded which...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2023, 20:02
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Hi Jon, honest answer is I don't know. If its...

Hi Jon, honest answer is I don't know. If its anything like the "single" leg wheels I've had, it is doable but very awkward.

Chipko should be able to give us a better idea, with his Russian...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2023, 21:54
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
With the exception of the problem with the loose...

With the exception of the problem with the loose locking pins, which hopefully is now resolved, I'm pleased with the wheels.
They obviously have a decent product, some of the time, but with proper...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2023, 12:47
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
So quality control is an issue with them as...

So quality control is an issue with them as Blankton had cracks in the bend on his wheels.
Think I've been lucky and got a decent pair, the only issue I've had is the lose locking pins, but touch...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2023, 08:54
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
I assume you sent them back for a full refund?

I assume you sent them back for a full refund?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 August 2023, 12:49
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
It's got to be the weather! Lack of sun maybe!

It's got to be the weather! Lack of sun maybe!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2023, 19:41
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
Chipko would love another transom wheel thread,...

Chipko would love another transom wheel thread, go for it :thumbs:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2023, 19:39
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
It's the real man remark! It really hurt my...

It's the real man remark! It really hurt my feelings, so much so I nearly sobbed my heart out :(:(

So what's this lawnmower? - New thread me thinks.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2023, 18:11
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
The inference being what in that remark?????...

The inference being what in that remark????? :rolleyes:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2023, 16:11
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
So just for chipko's benefit, I thought I'd...

So just for chipko's benefit, I thought I'd finish this thread with my observations after using the wheels for a few times in Scotland.

The wheels worked great, easy to fit, easy to deploy and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 July 2023, 07:58
Replies: 200
Views: 17,212
Posted By Steve509926
I've never noticed any corrosion on Redneck but I...

I've never noticed any corrosion on Redneck but I will definitely take a closer look now.
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