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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2009, 23:49

Replies: 7 Fast sib on ebay Views: 2,055 Posted By nexus I used to have a 10' Avon SIB w/ wooden floor.... I used to have a 10' Avon SIB w/ wooden floor. Totally overpowered with a 25hp 2stroke evinrude that had the head worked on some. One up on flat water it would do a cool and repeatable 41mph by gps....

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2009, 23:40

Replies: 10 towing a sib with the outboard on? Views: 4,264 Posted By nexus I use one all the time, it's great. Takes about... I use one all the time, it's great. Takes about 15 seconds to install/remove. Makes everything much more stable while trailering.

Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2009, 06:29

Replies: 6 Upgrade propeller on 40hp? Views: 25,394 Posted By nexus Never did wind up changing the prop. The cost for... Never did wind up changing the prop. The cost for SS prohibitive for a gamble on marginal improvements. What I want is more top end speed which a different prop would definitely give, however the...

Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2009, 06:06

Replies: 12 Best 4 stroke? Views: 3,182 Posted By nexus I'll never buy another Yamaha outboard. I have a... I'll never buy another Yamaha outboard. I have a 40hp 4stroke on my 14' sib that requires more attention and maintenance and special care than any other motor (of any type) I've ever owned. Reading...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2009, 15:48

Replies: 17 elephant trunk drain on a sib? Views: 13,503 Posted By nexus I have 2 of these drain tubes on my achilles and... I have 2 of these drain tubes on my achilles and they are a total pain in the ass. when i lower them they never actually drain any water until i reach over the transom and straighten them out and...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 March 2009, 16:30

Replies: 20 Inflatable boat for diving and fun! Views: 8,966 Posted By nexus I'm a diver too. My first inflatable was a 10.5'... I'm a diver too. My first inflatable was a 10.5' avon. With a 25hp on the transom it would do 30+mph with 2 fully kitted divers. The problem was that it was just too much of a hassle to setup/tear...

Forum: Engines & props 01 March 2009, 02:01

Replies: 6 Upgrade propeller on 40hp? Views: 25,394 Posted By nexus Anyone ever have an answer for this? I have an... Anyone ever have an answer for this? I have an F40 I need a prop for. The stock one has seen better days. Figure now is the time to change it up if I'll ever do it. Pushing a 14' SIB.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 February 2009, 22:23

Replies: 4 Recommend Cover - Achilles SG140 Views: 1,626 Posted By nexus It's worth nothing that this inflatable spends... It's worth nothing that this inflatable spends its time on a trailer. The motor never comes off. I want a cover that will cover the boat, but not the motor WHILE the motor is still mounted. I've...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 February 2009, 22:18

Replies: 4 Recommend Cover - Achilles SG140 Views: 1,626 Posted By nexus thanks. I've actually tried several semi-custom... thanks. I've actually tried several semi-custom made covers from 2 big manufacturers of boat covers. neither actually fit despite their claims. There is no console or anything odd about my boat. I...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 February 2009, 20:05

Replies: 2 Tech help for trimming Achilles SG140 Views: 3,133 Posted By nexus Tech help for trimming Achilles SG140 I've given up on my local shop. They dont have any idea what they are doing so it's time I take things into my own hands. 2003 Achilles SG140 2002 Yamaha F40 SmartTab sx9510-40 Kit Presently...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 February 2009, 19:31

Replies: 4 Recommend Cover - Achilles SG140 Views: 1,626 Posted By nexus Recommend Cover - Achilles SG140 I'm looking for a cover for my SG140. I've tried several different covers and despite the manufacturers insisting that they are the right size none have fit correctly. I want a reinforced...

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