My new Canadian SIB

carlesque · 15 October 2018, 06:57

Hi folks,

I recently bought a new SIB from Vancouver, Canada and brought it home to Seattle. It's a non-generic make that you probably wouldn't see over in the UK so I though some folks on this website might find it interesting. Here are some photos of my purchase and first few outings.

Here's the link to the model from the manufacturer's website.

So far the boat has been a dream.

Fenlander · 15 October 2018, 10:06

Hi and welcome to the forum. Great images.

That's not a brand we see over here as you say. I see it has welded seams which in the UK you only really see on Zodiacs... and an alloy transom on some models... is it Canadian built?

Should go well with that 30hp Tohatsu.

jeffstevens763@g · 15 October 2018, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Hi and welcome to the forum. Great images.

That's not a brand we see over here as you say. I see it has welded seams which in the UK you only really see on Zodiacs... and an alloy transom on some models... is it Canadian built?

Should go well with that 30hp Tohatsu.

did you notice the transom wheels position david?

ive seen the make before seems to be well loaded with basic equipment and nice to see a good few accessories offered too

Fenlander · 15 October 2018, 10:59

In the SIB's website images you mean... yes legs too short hence mounted the wrong way round. That would be a pig to move.... it's 4.2m and 127kg.

In one image looks like the transom wheel brackets are welded to the alloy transom.

jeffstevens763@g · 15 October 2018, 11:41

yep thats it would be impossible on a beach but thats a miner detail i like the look of the boat plenty of lashing rings and accessories to choose from. great pics of the family too enjoy

Highland Haggis · 15 October 2018, 17:00

Yip that's a nice sib u got there as for the transom wheels I took mine off to much hasel and trying to lift it no chance enjoy

carlesque · 15 October 2018, 20:28

At least 51% Canadian built, since it qualified for nafta when I imported it. The pontoons are apparently sourced from Zodiac

carlesque · 16 October 2018, 00:37

Didn't order the transom wheels. I launch it from the trailer.

BTW, looks like the links in my original post were removed!

Fenlander · 16 October 2018, 08:28

No... links still clickable ok.

office888 · 16 October 2018, 14:44

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Originally Posted by carlesque

At least 51% Canadian built, since it qualified for nafta when I imported it. The pontoons are apparently sourced from Zodiac

It’s 100% Chinese origin, they use a factory in Qingdao China.

Zodiac does not produce private label product for anyone currently.