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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2023, 09:59
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
You auld fellas could take a lesson from this...

You auld fellas could take a lesson from this auld wan:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQuIJ3D5Kcc
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2021, 13:06
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Yer welcome. As the OP, I'm delighted to see it...

Yer welcome. As the OP, I'm delighted to see it still giving as people read and contribute.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2019, 19:59
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
:( I've just recently gone the same way...

:( I've just recently gone the same way...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 July 2018, 20:03
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
https://www.rib.net/forum/attachment.php?attachment...

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=61505&d=1312891124


OMG - so many years later. This kit is still working (mostly) - here's what it's doing now:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 May 2018, 11:32
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
"no" and "yes" spring to mind...

"no" and "yes" spring to mind ;)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 November 2017, 19:59
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Made to measure for a nasty gash. :)

Made to measure for a nasty gash.

:)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2015, 16:16
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
How cool is that pelicase of goodies?!? :cool:

How cool is that pelicase of goodies?!? :cool:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2012, 22:25
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
The lads in question: the crew of Charlie X-ray...

The lads in question: the crew of Charlie X-ray Sierra, aka Rescue 118 (and Arranmore RNLI):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRKcOPIe82M
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2012, 21:20
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
It is. I've had to use odd bits and pieces...

It is.

I've had to use odd bits and pieces out of kits over the years. I hope never to use the rest.... :ermm:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2012, 21:18
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Pray that you get an outfit as good as our CHC...

Pray that you get an outfit as good as our CHC teams, contracted to our Coastguard SAR. They are excellent. Your UK CG currently call them in for air ops in Northern Ireland, the North Channel and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2011, 12:00
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Ground Tackle bag

As mentioned, I keep the anchor and warps in a small cordura bag, clipped to the safety lines in the bow of the SIB.

Clockwise:

Tiny fender - for buoying a line, if required
BCD air cylinder -...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2011, 09:12
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Max... the big ones tend to go quite cheaply on...

Max... the big ones tend to go quite cheaply on Fleabay, they're often badly listed, check for Peli Case, Pelican Case etc. £50 is good though!

Don't throw your money away on Channel Ribs -...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2011, 08:33
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
That kit looks reassuringly familiar :) One...

That kit looks reassuringly familiar :)

One point (if you'll excuse the pun) is that pig-sticker you have. Very nice knife, but if you have to deploy it in a SIB during a crisis... :eek:

I use...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 July 2011, 21:51
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Does that mean that a Clamshell kit won't cut the...

Does that mean that a Clamshell kit won't cut the mustard?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 July 2011, 23:37
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Equipment on your SIB/inflatable

So has anyone got any more pics or list of kit that they carry on their small inflatable/boat?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2011, 18:21
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Or anywhere - sadly I only have the space (and...

Or anywhere - sadly I only have the space (and budget) for the paddles :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2011, 10:53
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Harsh words P, a little distant maybe ;) ...

Harsh words P, a little distant maybe ;)

Admittedly, Mrs willk insists that I can be difficult to get ashore. Late one last night - the torch was very much in the pocket!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 09:41
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Knockalla, Fanad, Donegal I tend to...

Knockalla, Fanad, Donegal



I tend to wear my immersion suit. In/on it are my VHF, PLB (GPS and LED equipped), mobile (ina waterproof bag) and a whistle. If I'm out later in the day, I carry...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 July 2011, 22:04
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
I get that...

I get that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2011, 21:51
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Thanks for the pics Mart - that's an impressive...

Thanks for the pics Mart - that's an impressive list of stuff! Exactly how big is the SIB?

I presume that the stretcher is for carrying all the kit on? ;)

I like the line thrower... I wonder...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2011, 12:43
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
3 litres at 232BAR = 700 litres/24.5Cu.ft approx....

3 litres at 232BAR = 700 litres/24.5Cu.ft approx. Not a huge amount of air but I've noticed when filling that the tubes take a while to fill (i.e. 1BAR) and the final pressure is achieved very...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2011, 11:34
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
s'cuse meh - I mistook that query for your...

s'cuse meh - I mistook that query for your signature line.

The big cylinder is for initial inflation onshore - it looks a bit Heath Robinson but actually inflates up to the 11psi max without...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2011, 10:32
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
The other Marty :ermm: They're the...

The other Marty :ermm:



They're the lads with the speedboats, aren't they? ;)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2011, 09:12
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
enough auld guff...

...where's Marty's photo of his SIB kit/s? It's tomorrow already.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2011, 21:30
Replies: 199
Views: 343,229
Posted By willk
Malt, mmmmmmm!

It's odd you should mention that. I have a pair of 50cl plastic minis that I use for hiking. That's 4 UK shots or 3 Irish ones. Maybe I should squeeze 'em in there somewhere. I will confess that...
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