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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 April 2012, 07:11

Replies: 13 Fuel economy Views: 3,243 Posted By rich hand Well, we ended up doing atleast 50 miles and used... Well, we ended up doing atleast 50 miles and used about 20 litres petrol. Thats with 2 of us, camping gear and certainly not trying to be economical. Happy with that.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 April 2012, 10:44

Replies: 13 Fuel economy Views: 3,243 Posted By rich hand Would that be 10hp in use eg. my motor at 1/3... Would that be 10hp in use eg. my motor at 1/3 power or simply a 10hp motor?

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 April 2012, 09:23

Replies: 13 Fuel economy Views: 3,243 Posted By rich hand Fuel economy Has anyone got any figures on the fuel economy of a 3.80m inflatable with a 30hp 2 stroke? Im thinking a 23 litre tank should be good for atleast 40 miles travelling fairly swift on calm sea.

Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2012, 19:02

Replies: 11 Flushing through motor Views: 2,478 Posted By rich hand I for one don't know? I for one don't know?

Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2012, 19:01

Replies: 11 Flushing through motor Views: 2,478 Posted By rich hand Ive not actually but just imagine a container of... Ive not actually but just imagine a container of water sat on top of a car with a hose leading to the motor down below, nothing else to it im afraid. This gravity fed system will provide far less...

Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2012, 10:28

Replies: 11 Flushing through motor Views: 2,478 Posted By rich hand Many variables. I suppose the best way would be... Many variables. I suppose the best way would be to get a small barrel with a large screw lid to stop water leaking whilst in the back of the car. I probably would have to carry the fresh water with...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 March 2012, 05:56

Replies: 16 Valve adapters Views: 5,319 Posted By rich hand As an update, the adapter that Ribshop sent me... As an update, the adapter that Ribshop sent me works great. Such a simple device and the boat now fills with ease, top up with footpump not necessary.

Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2012, 05:53

Replies: 11 Flushing through motor Views: 2,478 Posted By rich hand Flushing through motor I have a 30hp 2 stroke and wondering if flushing through with gravity fed water from a 20L container would suffice. The motor would be on its stand and the container would probably be on top of the...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2012, 09:00

Replies: 16 Valve adapters Views: 5,319 Posted By rich hand Thanks Ribshop thats great Thanks Ribshop thats great

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2012, 05:24

Replies: 16 Valve adapters Views: 5,319 Posted By rich hand Thanks Ribshop I will take you up on that offer.... Thanks Ribshop I will take you up on that offer. How am I best paying you?

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2012, 10:33

Replies: 16 Valve adapters Views: 5,319 Posted By rich hand Thanks Ribshop I will check to see if they are... Thanks Ribshop I will check to see if they are sold in NZ. Max, Leapy the issue I have is that my electric pump will not push air past the diaphram atall, therefore the boat doesnt inflate in the...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2012, 02:33

Replies: 16 Valve adapters Views: 5,319 Posted By rich hand Valve adapters Why don't valve adapters have a cross piece within them that would force the valve spring down and therefore open the valve for easier inflation? We could then use electric pumps to fill the...

Forum: Engines & props 11 December 2011, 19:40

Replies: 4 Understanding the Mercury 30hp 2 stroke Views: 2,596 Posted By rich hand I found out that the engine is ex surf life... I found out that the engine is ex surf life saving and the tilt mech is removed for them. I contacted the life saving guys and they just use a broom handle. I suppose I could buy a new tilt mech.

Forum: Engines & props 11 December 2011, 06:44

Replies: 4 Understanding the Mercury 30hp 2 stroke Views: 2,596 Posted By rich hand Understanding the Mercury 30hp 2 stroke I have just taken a 3.8m inflatable with a Merc motor out for the first time and have a found a couple of things im not sure about. I had the trim at hole 3 (manual trim) and when rising above...

Forum: Engines & props 06 December 2011, 19:38

Replies: 7 Starting outboard lying down Views: 1,705 Posted By rich hand ok I get it, will not lie it down, cheers ok I get it, will not lie it down, cheers

Forum: Engines & props 06 December 2011, 09:36

Replies: 7 Starting outboard lying down Views: 1,705 Posted By rich hand Starting outboard lying down Ive not got an outboard stand available and need to start a 30hp 2 stroke Merc lying down to make sure it works. Is this ok to do? Of course it will not be in gear

Forum: RIB gallery 25 November 2011, 00:39

Replies: 7 Australian Surf Rescue RIB's and the SS Dicky at Dicky Beach Views: 4,472 Posted By rich hand actually found out this one has been used only... actually found out this one has been used only for 3 summers and has about 100hrs use

Forum: RIB gallery 24 November 2011, 22:36

Replies: 7 Australian Surf Rescue RIB's and the SS Dicky at Dicky Beach Views: 4,472 Posted By rich hand How many hours do you reckon these boats run for... How many hours do you reckon these boats run for per day or year? I have the chance to buy a 2005 30hp mercury from one of these boats and wondering on the hours of use.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 November 2011, 08:54

Replies: 9 Motor for 3.8m Views: 3,265 Posted By rich hand Thanks, were did you find the 40hp rating? In the... Thanks, were did you find the 40hp rating? In the boat manual it states max of 25hp. Actually on the Zebec website it states 35hp

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 November 2011, 07:17

Replies: 9 Motor for 3.8m Views: 3,265 Posted By rich hand Well, ive found a 30hp Mercury 2 stroke which... Well, ive found a 30hp Mercury 2 stroke which looks to be a fair way lighter than most 25hp motors. Would this be viable?

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 November 2011, 07:39

Replies: 9 Motor for 3.8m Views: 3,265 Posted By rich hand With 2 onboard could you handle more power? With 2 onboard could you handle more power?

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 November 2011, 05:00

Replies: 9 Motor for 3.8m Views: 3,265 Posted By rich hand Motor for 3.8m Ive got a Zebec 380A and choosing from a 15, 20 and 25hp motors 2 or 4 stroke. There will usually only be 2 people on board but maybe an extra person or 2 on occasion. What motor would you buy?

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