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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 December 2022, 07:48
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Posted By RiDr
Thx for the nudge towards the RIB, beamishken...

Thx for the nudge towards the RIB, beamishken :thumbs:

Here's a nice pic of the dinghy below (RAN Sailing on YT, worth the watch)
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 December 2022, 23:39
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
With the solid hull the boat slides nicely into...

With the solid hull the boat slides nicely into the Subaru Outback deflated.

I have a 1500 W inverter in the vehicle which will power a 750 W shop vac used to inflate the boat followed by the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 November 2022, 20:21
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Thanks Steve509926 :thumbs:

Thanks Steve509926 :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 November 2022, 20:01
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Brought her home. She's a beaut! beamishken...

Brought her home. She's a beaut!

beamishken was right about the tube size not mattering, it's way more than 15 inches from the keel section to the top of the tube. I saw the 15" tube model sitting...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 November 2022, 00:27
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Thank you. Yamaha WR250R :D Incredible bike that...

Thank you. Yamaha WR250R :D Incredible bike that has taken me through remote wilderness and also to visit family across the Province. If only it floated. :lol:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 23:17
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Thank you Steve509926, you sound plenty...

Thank you Steve509926, you sound plenty experienced to me and this is exactly what I need to hear.

I don't think a 6hp would plane on anything 3 mtr + (I weigh 97 kg) and moving up to a 9.8 4...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 22:09
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Hi Steve509926, I'm glad you brought this up. The...

Hi Steve509926, I'm glad you brought this up. The 260 model on the website lists a 10 degree deadrise. The 290 RIB which is one model up is listed as having a 15 degree deadrise.

I read somewhere...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 20:33
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
You win :lol: Thx beamishken, this is really...

You win :lol:

Thx beamishken, this is really good info.:thumbs:
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 18:17
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Haha this gave me a chuckle (The lake comment). ...

Haha this gave me a chuckle (The lake comment).
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 17:41
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Thank you. I guess my primary concern is...

Thank you. I guess my primary concern is stability while adrift in swell & chop and not so much underway.

Even though both boats are relatively small, would the 17" tubes along with the wider...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 17:31
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Thank you for the welcome gentlemen. The insight...

Thank you for the welcome gentlemen. The insight is much appreciated.

Standing is not important. If I were absolutely certain I could handle the 9.8hp 4 stroke I would choose an available 320 air...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2022, 06:21
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By RiDr
Tiny RIB vs less tiny SIB

Hello Gents, first post.

I live in Canada and will be driving a thousand kilometer round trip in a few days to visit a Highfield dealer as they're the closest to me.

The boat will be used for...
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