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Little Wing
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Norwalk, CT
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RIB / SIB Name Little Wing
Year 2022
Make Zodiac
Model Cadet RIB 270 ALU
Color White and gray
Length (Metres) 2.70
Hull Type RIB - aluminium
2022 Zodiac Cadet RIB 270 ALU
Basic Information Runs Amazing, Tops at 28 MPH with 9P Blackmax Aluminum prop, Rolled off of the showroom in July, been taking care of it perfectly. Upgraded to a Solas Saturn 9.5x10P Stainless steel propeller (unknown top speed since it is now winter and the boat is out of water), She keeps up with some bigger horsepower boats and outperforms bigger engines (Achillies 290 RIB) with Suzuki 20 HP (15 cowling), kept up with a Zodiac Yachtline 360 with a Yamaha 40 EFI and Faster than a 13 Whaler with a 25 Mercury 2 Stroke. Maintained profusely throughout its life, cleaned, waxed, uv protectant and Weekly Detailing.
Exterior Modifications
Moved oars onto handles inside the boat, Since I don't need them as I Run Alone (with a stop lanyard, no life jacket.)

Electronics and Navigation
Planning to run a Magnetic Phone Holder for a GPS onboard, JBL Charge 5 Speaker.

Engine and Fuel Tank Information
2022 Zodiac Cadet RIB 270 ALU Engine and Fuel Tank Information
1995 Mercury 9.9 2 Stroke, Runs amazing, Serviced every 100 and 300 Hours, Used everyday and running well with a 6 Gallon Attwood Fuel Tank at a 50:1 Ratio, the engine runs forever at a 50:1 Mix, Engine has roughly about 1150 Hours Put on it. Motor drinks fuel but it's old so yeah.

Gear and Accessories
2022 Zodiac Cadet RIB 270 ALU Gear and Accessories
Attwood 6 Gallon Fuel Tank, Two Stroke Oil (1 Gal) New Solas Saturn 9.5x10P Stainless Steel 8 Spline Propeller. Two onboard Life Jackets, VHF Radio, Paddles (Mounted on the handles) Yeti Storage bag, Yeti Soft Cooler with food and drinks, Hour and Tach Meter.

Favorite Cruising Destinations
Norwalk Islands, Great Salt Pond Block Island. Block Island Sound
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