More pic's of possible SIB

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 19:21

Hi all got these pic's today ,what ya reckon ,any ideas what make?

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 19:22

More of her

chris123 · 23 February 2010, 19:41

No idea to be honest

. I don't think it is ex-RNLI, but certainly ex-commercial. Assuming one pressure valve per chamber, it has 5 chambers in the tube, which is good going for a 3.5 metre SIB.

Cheers

Chris

chewy · 23 February 2010, 19:48

For £150 I wouldn't be bothered what make it is although it is nice to know. It does look as though its been on a ferry or something.
Whats the writing on the bow?

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 20:06

Does look good ,just wonder what you guys think of a few QUESTIONS
1 can i be able to get a pump adaptor to fit it, if he has not got one?
2 what is the best cleaner on the market to scrub her up?
3 If i ever needed to replace valves could i still buy them? hope you guys can help,and i bet you can ,top site this is and very well knowledgable members on here,,,,,,Regards ,,,Shane JUST GOT MORE INFO she has got 5 chambers + 1 for the keel and all have the same fitment as the avon's the relief valvs only release air unless you use a compressor [not advised]STILL NONE THE WISER ON THE VALVE N ADAPTOR

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 20:14

Writing on the Bow ,i will try and find a clearer picture

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 20:32

There is a name on the stern sponson

Nos4r2 · 23 February 2010, 20:33

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Originally Posted by thornbackflound

STILL NONE THE WISER ON THE VALVE N ADAPTOR

Easily sourced mate. You'll find most pumps will have one.

The writing looks like 'Earl of Pembroke' which is a tall ship.

m chappelow · 23 February 2010, 20:33

i have seen them used as safety/rescue/workboat on tugs in the baltic sea,there was a company out Birkenhead way that had one for sale last year on the net ,Dont know the builder ,rough guess it could be Dunlop or posiden that made them .certainly well built and up to some code, going by the twin drain trunks and the retro-reflective x tape ,,,suppose it could scub up , though if you re stuck the tatty bits, patches/seam tape it would paint up using flexipaint ,,,,,only problem with ex ships boats ,,there usually a bit faded with the sun and blathered with seagull shit and deck paint ,,,mart

Nos4r2 · 23 February 2010, 20:37

I'd just give it a good going over with dilute TFR then a protector and get out there and use it.

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 20:50

Well many thanks to you all for all your great feedback ,my mind is made up and i have told the seller that i will have it, roll on ,can t wait,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just told the mrs its my 50th birthday prezzie,shock horror she smiled and agreed with me ,so she will have to get her purse out ,lol

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 21:53

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Originally Posted by thornbackflound

Writing on the Bow ,i will try and find a clearer picture

Writing on the Bow,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Looks like KASKELOT?

chris123 · 23 February 2010, 22:06

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Originally Posted by thornbackflound

Writing on the Bow,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Looks like KASKELOT?

Sister ship to the Earl Of Pembroke:

http://www.square-sail.com/square_rig_ships/index.html

Cheers

Chris

thornbackflound · 23 February 2010, 22:13

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Originally Posted by chris123

Sister ship to the Earl Of Pembroke:

http://www.square-sail.com/square_rig_ships/index.html

Cheers

Chris

Cheers chris ,good to know a little bit of history about it ,perhaps it was used by film crew to transport them two and fro to the KASKELOT Tall ship for filming

andreworiordan · 26 February 2010, 20:08

Im sure I have some pics of one of these...

andreworiordan · 26 February 2010, 20:11

My friends own one of these, I helped repair it, I think its called a Lifeguard or something like that, I think they where built in England, I believe the company has since closed down as that's where me research ended.

willk · 26 February 2010, 20:20

It certainly looks like a Lifeguard - interlocked ali floor with an inflatable keel. Built well - heavy, we used to dive out of a big one in the late 80's. Good kit.

thornbackflound · 26 February 2010, 21:21

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Originally Posted by andreworiordan

My friends own one of these, I helped repair it, I think its called a Lifeguard or something like that, I think they where built in England, I believe the company has since closed down as that's where me research ended.

Wow, that does look like it ,is that one 3.5 metre?Many thanks Andrew for your research

m chappelow · 27 February 2010, 10:31

Had an old 8 ft yellow lifeguard tender once
used to be made at RUTHIN in WALES,, company is now called Ml lifeguard equipment ,not too sure if they were taken over by a larger marine safety company a few years back ,last i heard they still made inflatable boats and other specialised commercial/ military stuff.

fred bolton · 27 February 2010, 20:16

Nice seat