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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 March 2017, 09:46
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Posted By Fenlander
TP probably the most important thing re engine...

TP probably the most important thing re engine choice is to assess just what you can lift in comfort with the way you operate and store your SIB. It's not about the ability to lift the weight as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 March 2017, 22:41
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Posted By Fenlander
>>> spend a premium at a dealer or take a chance...

>>> spend a premium at a dealer or take a chance privately.

Ah now this is where I have the reverse thoughts to most folks.

Private purchase meet or speak to the guy who's been using it for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 March 2017, 21:29
Replies: 101
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Posted By Fenlander
Just my opinion but... I've owned a large...

Just my opinion but...

I've owned a large selection of sub 25hp 2-stroke outboards over the past 20yrs. Late 70s Suzukis & Yamaha, mid 80s Mariners, late 90s Mercury, early-mid 2000s Tohatsu,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 March 2017, 17:38
Replies: 101
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Posted By Fenlander
Yep last few posts spot on. My Honwave 3.5AE was...

Yep last few posts spot on. My Honwave 3.5AE was used with a 15hp 2-stroke and was only ever lively if we reduced to 1 adult and 2 light teens. Adding the extra adult plus dog and kit really bogged...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 March 2017, 22:31
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
That Gumtree outfit is... to my mind... far too...

That Gumtree outfit is... to my mind... far too expensive.

You could get the boat/OB as a brand new package for that and when buying a 5yr old used package you would expect to get far more than...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 March 2017, 19:13
Replies: 101
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Posted By Fenlander
Ash you did so well to get that engine upgrade...

Ash you did so well to get that engine upgrade deal to 25hp. When I bought my Suizuki 20hp there was a similar problem getting one but I just had to wait a bit longer. That offer was never made to me...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 March 2017, 15:37
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
Having owned a 3.5m version of the alloy floor...

Having owned a 3.5m version of the alloy floor Honwave in the past I'd go for one without hesitation for the use you describe. Setting up at home the night before onto a trailer you keep on edge...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 March 2017, 12:59
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
Ash looks good... fitting that carpet next?

Ash looks good... fitting that carpet next?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 March 2017, 10:42
Replies: 101
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Posted By Fenlander
Hi Ash glad you're still liking the outfit....

Hi Ash glad you're still liking the outfit. Thoughts are turning to our July hols your way so may be onto you with questions soon. David
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 October 2016, 08:46
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
You might not have spotted that Ash is using his...

You might not have spotted that Ash is using his outfit from a trailer which is a luxury that negates the worry over outboard weights.

The Suzuki 25 has 50% greater capacity and is a smoother...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2016, 22:12
Replies: 101
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Posted By Fenlander
Great result Ash. Many of us work up through SIB...

Great result Ash. Many of us work up through SIB and/or OB sizes but you have the robust performance of a meaty outfit from the start:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 July 2016, 15:56
Replies: 101
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Posted By Fenlander
Well of course... as always... you're the boss...

Well of course... as always... you're the boss Willk... however

(see what I did there?)

Just to make sure I understand...

We have a forum dealer enthusing about his two current products...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 July 2016, 08:41
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
Ashton Marine your post comes across as really...

Ashton Marine your post comes across as really bad form when you know the guy has just bought new the SIB you're trying to trash.

My unbiased real life private user experience of many SIB types...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 July 2016, 22:42
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
Well done Ash... sure it will make a great...

Well done Ash... sure it will make a great outfit. Be interested to hear how you get on with the Suzuki 20 powering it.... well actually how you like the whole setup. Chuck up some images when you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2016, 13:02
Replies: 101
Views: 23,518
Posted By Fenlander
The T40 is a roomy, robust SIB (I've had the 3.5...

The T40 is a roomy, robust SIB (I've had the 3.5 version) at a great price.

Main downsides are the weight and fiddly setup procedure... but with a trailer those are not an issue.

BF20 Honda...
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