Nevermind. I suffer from insomnia, and thought I could cure it with a cuple of beers last night. Not the most intelligent post, I have to admit....
I am sure that I am missing the obvious, but why couldn't you use a set of aluminum pontoons to recreate a bigger metal version of one of these...
seaworthy + economy = rigid inflatable
unique boat design pics [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Tom, As someone familiar with the handling characteristics of a rib, how...
Thoughts on tube material? Anyone have ideas on tube material. Since I am going with foam, I am not concerned with air retention properties. Here...
I think I am going to go with the "D" tubes similar to the ones shown in the diagram from a previous post. Since my tubes will be completely...
Looks like a blast. I wonder if there is anything similar for civilians? I think I will reinforce the hull with strips of epoxy coated 1/2"...
The objectives you've noted are correct. I want to increase flotation, but also the effective size of the boat, or its footprint in the water. The...
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-design/converting-rib-25460.html#post285036 This is the link to a better thread where I will be updating...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] http://www.henshaw.co.uk/default.cfm/loadindex.65 These are diagrams from the link above. Each shows one of the two...
why not? https://shadow.unitedhosting.co.uk/tidel.biz/boatservicesquote.php http://www.geminiindustries.co.uk/rib%20tubes.htm Glad to see I'm...
forgot the pics [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Gemini Tubes http://www.geminiindustries.co.uk/rib%20tubes.htm This is a link to a company that produces inflatable tubes for RIBS that are...
I am considering converting a 19' deep-v center console to a rigid inflatable or adding a buoyancy collar for additional offshore capabilities. I...
