F-Ribs And Sibs - Inflatable Boat Community

I'm New
My name is Tom
I have an old little zodiac fold up pvc 2.5m
and a
2.6m valiant rib was pvc but I'm making hypalon Tube for when I get time

So not sure if this is classed as advertising but my job is a boat/rib/inflatable builder and repairs in southwest (yeovil) spend most of my time on bigger ribs, but do get some dinghies and tenders pass through. I do some pvc work but prefer hypalon, imo it lasts longer as in construction, fabric wise I think it depends how they are looked after.

My business http://ribfix.co.uk

But anyway back on topic new here and thought ide say hi. I am in the market for a engine for my little rib/tender I know the rib can take up to 6hp bot sure about the zodiac think the reference plate is missing. What are your thoughts

Hopefully someone will be along soon who can help with info on the data plate for you

Hello i am also new here.

Hi

I’m a new member,recently purchased a 2.7mtr with 2.5 evinrude.
New venture and new experience .
Been enjoying friends SIB ,took the plunge and got our own .I’m a PPL Holder and LGV C1+E in order
To complete the set I’ve booked onto a powerboat level 2 (mid-June),Land,sea and air...
Just thought I’d say hi.

aboard

thank you, i decided to sell the other 2 little boats and picked up a f-rib it is brilliant the engine however has been a pain in the ass, i got a 2.7 f-rib and a suzuki 15hp 4stroke it went like a bat out of hell. after a few times out the engine started playing up and misfiring, then while trying to fix that i found the top crank seal was leaking oil so was sidelined while building my bigger ribs.

i have a 5.3 ribcraft rib with 100hp on the back and a 4.8 ribcraft with a 60hp both are great boats and great fun, a bit less thrilling than the f-rib since you lose the sense of danger