How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

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Phil
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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by Phil » 11 Aug 2018, 19:27

Alan wrote:
07 Aug 2018, 15:55
Phil

The rollers are thick and fabric reinforced and are much stronger than I expected. I can not walk across the sharp stones bare foot but rolling a fully loaded f-375 cross our crushed rock road is no problem.
Good to know, thanks Alan. Sounds like the rollers would do the job :thumbsup.
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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by António » 17 Aug 2018, 14:42

hello,

think my way is different.... :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6j43a9NtMY&t=77s

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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by Cliff » 17 Aug 2018, 19:06

António wrote:
17 Aug 2018, 14:42
hello,

think my way is different.... :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6j43a9NtMY&t=77s
Looks like somebody mixed cement with that sand Antonio ;-)

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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by the landshark » 26 Apr 2019, 17:00

I made an aluminium trolley with two quad bike wheels and tyres for my Honwave t40 and mariner 15.
it breaks down to fit in the caravan when i'm away camping on the west coast of Ireland as i beach launch.
I can haul it 200 yards up the beach on my own without dropping from a heart attack.
I can post some pics if you're interested.

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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by ChrisParish » 27 Apr 2019, 08:25

I’d like to see some pics of that. I am rapidly loosing heart with the launch wheels on my Honwave - they just aren’t designed for the hammer I am giving them.
Not a complete idiot - some parts are missing.

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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by Mitch » 27 Apr 2019, 08:57

ChrisParish wrote:
27 Apr 2019, 08:25
I’d like to see some pics of that. I am rapidly loosing heart with the launch wheels on my Honwave - they just aren’t designed for the hammer I am giving them.
It’s not surprising Chris when you think about it, when you lift the boat because there’s play in the connecting tubes on the legs & the transom bracket only a small part of both pieces are touching & taking the whole weight of the boat.
It should have had a better design than what it has, perhaps angle iron where they join but I suspect that what ever they used wouldn’t be up to the job because of the stress at that point.
I suppose what it needs is some sort of stabiliser bar from the leg to the transom above the connection to keep the legs rigid & take some of the strain.

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Re: How do I get a F-Rib 375 across soft sand

Post by gratemaker » 27 Apr 2019, 09:05

Hi folks, i have made a make shift trailor for my Kaboat from 2 wheel barrow wheels from Aldis and a lenth of steel pipe it works a treat :) .

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