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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 June 2011, 20:01
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Posted By willk
Tests suggest that NO choke is required when...

Tests suggest that NO choke is required when block temp on the (well named) Tohotsue is in the high teens.

So that's good to know :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2011, 07:48
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Posted By willk
I thought that might be the case... and they take...

I thought that might be the case... and they take up a load of space.

I am using this (https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/a-good-all-rounder-42275.html#post406638) (with one of your wee gauges inline) -...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2011, 20:05
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Posted By willk
That's a very good point and one I did wonder...

That's a very good point and one I did wonder about a bit - it has just begun to warm up here and all my other starts would have been in single figure temps. This week was in the high teens. I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2011, 18:01
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Posted By willk
Glad that all worked out! :cool: As regards...

Glad that all worked out! :cool:

As regards the trim, I've been using the second up from the bottom, with light or heavier loads. It ventilates on the third in either case. I've just refitted...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 June 2011, 19:10
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Views: 13,993
Posted By willk
Put it this way, you'll die of starvation before...

Put it this way, you'll die of starvation before the fuel runs out...

I did a wee run on Friday, about 25 miles and burned about 4 litres, a third of the tank. And I was "cruising" at 10-12kts,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 June 2011, 12:13
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Posted By willk
Nice one, 50:1 mix, BTW. Expect to get about...

Nice one, 50:1 mix, BTW.

Expect to get about 0.3L/Nm or better :)

WOT is 4.5L/hour
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 June 2011, 18:05
Replies: 36
Views: 13,993
Posted By willk
Think about the weights and the likely usage. ...

Think about the weights and the likely usage.

With the family on, an 8hp won't plane the boat.
With one up, a 6hp should.
In many of the manufacturers ranges, the 4/5/6s weigh the same, the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2011, 10:51
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Posted By willk
I think it's too small. I have one, and no way...

I think it's too small. I have one, and no way are you putting two adults and two kids in it.
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