Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
13 November 2009, 23:30
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,656
kudos to tuber
Tuber what a great thread and post Im glad you bagged a deer mate its a nice one. Also glad you got time off and it all fell in place for you. Now if you can just scrape up the coin & time for a...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 October 2009, 05:00
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,489
05 9.9 merc bigfoot gearcase
I have a go at buying a 25 inch shaft merc four stroke 9.9 hp 1000 us maybe 20 hours like new can I reduce it to 15 or 20 with a kit ? anyone had one did they like it are they hard core like the...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
06 October 2009, 04:46
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Replies: 13
Views: 34,741
15 inch trnsom
on my avon 4.6 I chopped the transom to a 15 inch as it was a 20 now im hanging a 25 shaft outboard so putting the pieice I cut out glueing and three inch more and a adjustable transon plate and...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 September 2009, 03:17
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Replies: 59
Views: 64,904
etecs suck
if anyone has ever had a new ski doo sled they are throw aways after a year mega wireing issues. The outboard etecs are the same just poorly made to make money replacing parts dealer care to sound...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 September 2009, 02:47
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,062
fuel tubes
anyone know where to get the fuel tubes in the USA or Canada? I need some
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Forum: RIBnet North America
20 September 2009, 18:31
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,249
ak guy
I will try get you some parts or did you get some what a night mare Im looking for hypalon gun bags bags for my W520 avon any spec ops goodies let me know if you know of a surplus place over there pm...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 September 2009, 17:29
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,367
16 ft avon typoon
my boat was a 91 4.60 M and my front board had seen better day I made alum brace on top as the edge was warped and just not fit proper . So now what mine looks like is same as the bottom but also on...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
19 September 2009, 17:58
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,261
glue
its soulds like you boat is a lower end pvc and it takes a glue for pvc if its hypalone it take just that a glue for that fabric each calls for there type of glue or the repair will not hold transom...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 September 2009, 02:22
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Replies: 16
Views: 13,712
opti max & Etec
I hate to say it but both those types of outboads full blown tech night mares and a scam. To those that have them and are proud sorry but the kis keep it simple rings true here good luck to all went...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
14 September 2009, 05:16
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,571
jerry cans & etec 65
Tuber I can score a 65 etec with tiller & prop delivered to Bethel for 6000 us . Im scared as heck from the etecs but dealers swear by them for the same money I couls buy a new merc 90. I know twin...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
12 September 2009, 13:44
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,571
need info on 520W and past owners or SAS users
Any input would be great I bought a clean 520W any ex special opps 520W from the 80,s or 90,s? I would like to find a alum floor board set from a newer boat I know hard to find. Also it rated for...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
12 September 2009, 13:27
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,373
sounds & looks like a great trip
Im a firm believer in boat camping and long travel the longer the better. I too like a little tot of whis & beer befor bed and story time regards glad you got time to get out Kim
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
10 September 2009, 19:03
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,863
small rib,s
I have a 310 aquillis rib and its rated for a 15 hp I have a 9.8 tohotsu and its just not that much power I going for a used yahaha 20hp then it may wake up a bit get a 12 or 14 ft rib wit 30hp and...
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Forum: Engines & props
08 September 2009, 01:25
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,634
thanks for merc input
well all good stuff said I had a T 50 FS high trust very good kicker ten years hard work hight time worked to death dropped a rod in the end. the few years befor my t50 lots of guys had loads of...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 September 2009, 18:33
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,634
how you guys like your mercs?
I bought a 50 hp two stroke and after yamaha outboards they seem under engineered and poor workmanship I know why did I buy one? it was 2 grand for a 04 with maybe 60 hours on it but gee do you guys...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
06 September 2009, 18:18
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,631
buy the 350
I have a 310 rib and its just too small for four people to adults to kids 8 & 11 get the 350 rib aquillis brand you will be glad you did also the south african bloke is right put about 5 more hp in a...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
05 September 2009, 06:44
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,475
avon 4.6 sport boat floorboard
I put my used avon 16 ft sportboat togather and the first floor board in the bow seems a bit warped and makes it a real bugger to put togather anyone had this problem also? I am getting ready to...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 August 2009, 21:29
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
trip stats
Ok there is more to this trip than meets the eye I have a 21 ft caralina skiff and can use it instead of the avon sportboat I also bought a 10.6 rib aquillis 310 and 9.8 nissan six years old but both...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 August 2009, 05:28
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
just bought a 4.6 sportboat typhoon
this one is a 1990 got it from a retired school teacher looked clean also got a low time merc 04 merc 50 two stroke hope this old girl is up to it anyone have a avon brand steering frame that was...
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Forum: Engines & props
31 July 2009, 14:27
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
anyone ever had a Rugagini outboard
I know very little about them other that they burn diesel fuel and came in 35Hp and 50hp where they any good? and if not made anymore I guess that is it they where not any good
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 July 2009, 14:19
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,638
How you Brits like the ETecs?
I would like to know how the etec outboards have worked out for you guys over there? In Alaska we consider them to be a pain and most guys smile when they hear them talked about. We have seen lots...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 July 2009, 04:28
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
boat wanted
tuber I would like a polairs in 16 or 18 feet I want alum bottom not fiberglass been there done that with a 150 yamaha or honda 4 stroke soon we will not be able to get any other. I am wanting a mil...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 July 2009, 03:51
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,499
cerakote finnish
we use it here in the us on guns but would work great on marine stuff never rusts its ceramic smells nasty and fun to spray but would last years and comes in lots colors web site is called NIC Co ...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 July 2009, 02:24
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
new member from alaska bering sea
hello all new to the sport at a old age retired bering longliner have been on the water lots. I started small with aquillis 310 hardly a rib at all and bought a older avon sportsboat & new 50 merc...
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