3.8m inflatable

keith81 · 29 March 2013, 18:22

After a little help I currently have a cheap 3.3m inflatable with alu floor and had a 1961 evinrude 10hp on it which did me fine for 2 seasons and recently bought a 9.8 hp tohatsu 2 stroke for it that I still have not used .But now I have been looking at a 3.8m seapro with a mariner 20hp 4stroke all new ive got a bit of money due so may splash out but wondered how portable this would be without it being on a trailer my car is a landrover discovery . thanks for any input

Nos4r2 · 29 March 2013, 18:25

Dunno, but if you're thinking of flogging the old Evinrude,my friend 's just bought an inflatable and is looking for a cheap 10hp.

keith81 · 29 March 2013, 18:46

Thanks and it will be for sale but its been In storage since September so I couldn't possibly sell it until the old girl had been given a once over

Nos4r2 · 29 March 2013, 18:51

As-is would be preferable actually, anything to keep the price down!

keith81 · 29 March 2013, 20:17

I would still rather get her started and check her over

Nos4r2 · 29 March 2013, 23:15

ok

Deekus · 29 March 2013, 23:40

What is your budget for your new package? I might have just what you are looking for....used but in 'as new' condition, portable and ready to go

henryfreston · 29 March 2013, 23:55

if its an alu floor i would say definitely no. they are a pain to assemble and weigh a fair bit. If it is an inflatable floor, maybe. They are lighter and require less assembly time. But i would definitely recommend a bravo 12v electric pump. pumping up the floor is a nightmare, but these make it quick and easy.

Still easier with a little trailer though

Deekus · 30 March 2013, 00:05

I agree henryfreston....fair point.
I have same size as keith81 with inflatable floor. I can have my unit ready for the water from the boot of my car in 15 mins

keith81 · 30 March 2013, 08:48

My budget will be about 3500 it really needs to be an alu floor though as it will be primarily used for fishing got an alu floor in my current 3.3 and yes its heavy but ok to assembe

Deekus · 30 March 2013, 09:48

im thinking of selling my Bombard Aerotec 380/Yam 15hp 2 stroke in excellent as new working order with brand new galvanized bunked trailer with winch for a lot less than your max budget. I havnt used the trailer yet as brand new 4 weeks ago so used to inflating/deflating at location from its canvas bag which sits in the back of my car with the engine, bow bag, boat seat etc. The boat has an inflatable solid 'v' keel which is great for planing. We use it for fishing also with no probs at all.....food for thought???

Sunstreaker · 30 March 2013, 10:13

I can fit a quicksilver 340 airdeck, 15hp mariner

Sunstreaker · 30 March 2013, 10:15

Sorry shot too early. I was saying, I can fit a quicksilver 340 airdeck, mariner 15 2 stroke25 lt fuel tank, launching wheels all in the back of a Rover 25 with rear seats down

Locozodiac · 30 March 2013, 14:49

If wanting fast assembly go for a Bombard 380, an electric pump and a Tohatsu 2 strokes 18 HP if available in your area, weights 41 Kg compared to 52 Kg of the 20 HP, with 11 Kg weight difference your back will be eternally grateful...

Happy Boating

Sunstreaker · 30 March 2013, 14:52

And you could fit it all in the back of your disco

John Kennett · 31 March 2013, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locozodiac

If wanting fast assembly go for a Bombard 380, an electric pump and a Tohatsu 2 strokes 18 HP if available in your area, weights 41 Kg compared to 52 Kg of the 20 HP, with 11 Kg weight difference your back will be eternally grateful...

+1

If you're not going to use a trailer than an air deck is a big advantage and the Bombard V floor performs really well.

Those Tohatsus are pretty thin on the ground, but 15hp 2 stroke is a good alternative if you want portability. The 380 will take a 25 if you really want more power, but in my experience the extra weight is more hassle than it's worth.

Locozodiac · 31 March 2013, 14:20

If going for Tohatsu 2 strokes all 3 (9.9, 15 & 18) has exactly same 41 Kg weight portability, so go straight for the 18 if available. You can always throttle less with a 18 than throttling more which you can't with a 15 HP.

A 18 will move, push, plane any boat much better than any 15. We use 18 horses in all our 310 to 420 sib/ribs as standard. Boaters who were fanatic about their other brands 15 HP horses were surprised of the extra punch, speed, faster plane the 18 gives compared to.

Happy Boating