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Post by bartdog on Jun 29, 2015 11:26:13 GMT
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Post by ALtop on Jun 29, 2015 20:30:23 GMT
Good luck with your new setup.I myself did dibble with the sib thing but had a few misdhaps didnt really give it chance.But i am cosidering a small superlite exel 230 with a susuki 2.5 the idea is that with such a light setup should be able to launch at more places .Will have to see.
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Post by bartdog on Jun 29, 2015 20:46:21 GMT
I know what you mean about keeping it light, I think I may have gone a tad too big. The boat moves pretty well with the wheels but is quite heavy to lug about without, and the 15hp Yam even is a handful even at a relatively light 36kg (I am not a small unit but arthritis in the shoulders is taking its toll). Launching on the beach near me will involve a fair trek on soft sand, on saying that once afloat it should meet my needs perfectly.
If you don't mind me asking what sort of mishaps did you have?
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Post by philpot on Jun 29, 2015 23:04:35 GMT
Very pleased you have got sorted with the kit. I am certain you will have no issues with that. One point to take into account, an air floor is critical on pressure so once the boat is inflated and on the water, have a buzz around if you like or simply let her sit in the water for 10 - 15 mins to see if the floor loses any pressure as this will affect the performance greatly with the 15hp engine. I use a pressure gauge to quickly check before a day afloat so just bear that in mind.
I can't quite tell from the photo but the wheels do look very narrow which may give you a bit of a problem on softer sand so you may consider some caravan skids or something similar so you don't bugger yourself.
My 15hp is the same weight and being an old tart, I too have to watch my back and everything else for that matter so I made a dolly cart or skid which is a piece of 15mm ply 300 x 450mm and four castors fitted. Stand the engine at the car bumper ready to pick it up but instead slightly lift the engine, leaning it back into the car and onto the cart. It is amazing just how easy this method of loading the engine into the car really is. Once the engine is sat on the cart, you can easily pick up the prop end of the engine and slide the whole engine to the position you want then lock the castors and away you go.
No doubt Altop will come back regarding his problem but as I was with him, you can learn from his experience. When afloat, you need to push down on the launch wheels to release them from the down position but be aware they will fly up as they are full of air and Alan trapped his hand in the metal fitting/wheel shaft which took an real chunk out of his finger. We had to put everything away and he had to visit the hospital so be careful where you hold the launch wheel shaft as they will not easily push down in the water and they come up at some speed. Like all things, there is a knack, just be careful.
You thought kayak fishing was good, now your fun really begins and it is much easier to have a pee when you want one...............
Phil
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Post by bartdog on Jun 30, 2015 14:28:48 GMT
Thanks for that Phil I will take on board your comments. Look forward to posting the results of my first endeavours into the SIB world. To be honest I may have been afloat sooner had I not seen your posts on the F-RIB, but in the end I just couldn't justify the expense...but who knows in the future !!!!
Any chance of posting some pics of the trolley you use in the car.
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Post by philpot on Jul 1, 2015 21:54:54 GMT
This is it, very simple. Sorry, I dont have any photo's of it in use but I'm sure you can see the principle.  Phil |
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Post by bartdog on Jul 2, 2015 18:25:40 GMT
Cheers looks simple enough, only problem I can see is my tailgate is high being a 4x4. Do you have anything on top of wood to stop engine slipping?
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Post by philpot on Jul 3, 2015 22:39:46 GMT
Yes, sorry I did not say. I use a piece of 1'' foam which holds the engine in place. I used to have a Honda 4x4 and this system works but you need to add a bit of carpet or door mat on the bumper so you do not damage the paintwork.
Phil
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