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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

23 May 2020, 17:09

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3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

I'm happy that Moorsman now has enough accurate...

I'm happy that Moorsman now has enough accurate info from the thread to help make up his mind so I won't add more unless he has further questions.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

23 May 2020, 14:30

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

To be honest I've found on smaller motors they...

To be honest I've found on smaller motors they are less likely to need a pitch change than fine tuning 15hp and above motors at higher speeds on the plane.

You need a start point anyway for any...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 May 2020, 23:01

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

Moorsman apologies I left out Honda in my...

Moorsman apologies I left out Honda in my outboard roundup in post #8. There was no reason for that. They are on the heavier side at 27kg like the Yamaha and have a 127cc engine. If you look at their...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 May 2020, 22:56

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

Loco please don't dilute Moorsman's thread with...

Loco please don't dilute Moorsman's thread with your attempts at mild insults inferring bad advice for guidance I've given. You have already misled him over the weights of small alloy hull RIBs in...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 May 2020, 20:40

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

As I said above... >>>The Mercury/Mariner...

As I said above...

>>>The Mercury/Mariner models have the slightly smaller cylinder capacity, are on the light side at 25kg plus have the feature I like a through hub exhaust which Suzuki/Yamaha...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 May 2020, 12:25

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

Launch wheels... just need to decide if you want...

Launch wheels... just need to decide if you want the type that you take off and back to the car... or the flip up ones. My personal choice for our use is the removable type and the Zodiac own brand...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 May 2020, 11:18

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

Re the 6hp outboard choices I'd say consider...

Re the 6hp outboard choices I'd say consider features, local dealer availability for service/warranty and price then choose which best meets your needs from the main brands as there are all likely to...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

21 May 2020, 22:56

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

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Posted By Fenlander

I see also the Highfield Ultralight 3.4m alloy...

I see also the Highfield Ultralight 3.4m alloy RIB is 53kg... bit more than the Zodiac but still way less than a SIB with sectional alloy floor.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

21 May 2020, 20:25

Replies: 23

3.2 aluminium hull rib plus outboard

Views: 2,208

Posted By Fenlander

>>>I was told a small aluminium hull rib didn’t...

>>>I was told a small aluminium hull rib didn’t weigh much more than a sib

And you were told correctly. As an example the Zodiac 3.3m Alu Cadet RIB weights 47kg. That is 5kg lighter than the...

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