Achilles SGX-122 vs. Defender 380

[Kurt]

Thanks Jeff. It looks like the transom is just cut down on the 122. So you think the 25 would suffice on the 132?

Kurt

[jeffstevens763@g]

hi kurt

yes i do gurnard on here has a 4.3 mercury with a 25 hp 2 stroke mariner on it 264 lbs boat weight it easily performs with lots of weight on for camping trips carrying lots of fuel too.
the 132 is smaller than his so i have no dought it will suffice achilles state 10-40 hp recommending 30 hp to perform carrying max weight so if you add up you weight i bet you're nowhere near that. the longer boat will be a better ride wider and more stable, if you put the 122 & 132 side by side they will look vastly different although size difference isn't that much. as i previously mentioned i have three props the difference in performance getting on the plane and keeping there is very surprising between the 10-12 inch pitch props although top speed only drops around 2 knots
of course the 30 hp would be better but for the weight difference, portability etc there won't be that much in it IMO and of course the $ go up for the 30
as a comparison my set up
me 252 lbs fat bloke
boat 220 lbs
engine 136 lbs
fuel 100 lbs
kit 50 lbs
boat length 365 it was the old 3.80 with shorter cones so approaching the 132.
i dont need anywhere near all my power
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[Highland Haggis]

Hi guys Jeff is urs the air deck or alloy floor can't remember the Yamaha is a good engine the 20hp would probably do but having that wee bit more in reserve does help when more than two on board with camping gear

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Highland Haggis

Hi guys Jeff is urs the air deck or alloy floor can't remember the Yamaha is a good engine the 20hp would probably do but having that wee bit more in reserve does help when more than two on board with camping gear

Ali, Ali don't like air floor mate cheers

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Ali, Ali don't like air floor mate cheers

Me too!!

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by jambo

Me too!!

Hi Billy hope you keeping well mate

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Hi Billy hope you keeping well mate

All ok Jeff hope you’re well too? Wx just hellish roll on spring!!

[Highland Haggis]

We're getting ready for snow tonight and tomorrow forcast is heavy over the next 24 hours

[Gazzago]

My Zodiac Futura Mk2c does well in the chop but you still have to reduce your speed or is slams down hard. Guess that’ll be the case with any sib to a point.
It does great with the 25hp but being a 4 stroke efi it is a heavy lump. I think it would be ok with a 20 just not as quick off the mark.

I’m very happy with this combination. I’ve got some videos of this setup on my YouTube channel if you want to see it in action. Loaded and unloaded.

Hope you enjoy whatever you buy. [emoji1303]

Here’s one of my videos, you can see my others on my channel.

https://youtu.be/pXczx3I2PkQ

[maverick58]

Airdeck and Ciders all the way!!![emoji41]

[Kurt]

I can't see Gazzago's youtube videos. I'm guessing it might be something to do with UK vs. US. Any ideas how I can see them?

[Kurt]

Packaged up our current SIB with nice bows for some fellow RV friends that were waiting for us to sell it to them at a Friends and Family Discount.

New one will be ordered between Christmas and New Years when the boat stores are slow and wanting year end sales :-)

[jeffstevens763@g]

What's the final choice Kurt?

[Kurt]

I would like to thank everyone for their guidance on helping us pick our next SIB! Ordered the Achilles SGX-132 and the Wheeleez 49cm Boat Dolley. Before ordering the Yamaha 25, I will try the boat with this Johnson 25 we have on a heavy welded jon boat. It pushed that boat just fine, so I would think it will do well on the inflatable. The Johnson LOVES fuel though and is not the permanent solutions for longer trips with the inflatable.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Kurt

I would like to thank everyone for their guidance on helping us pick our next SIB! Ordered the Achilles SGX-132 and the Wheeleez 49cm Boat Dolley. Before ordering the Yamaha 25, I will try the boat with this Johnson 25 we have on a heavy welded jon boat. It pushed that boat just fine, so I would think it will do well on the inflatable. The Johnson LOVES fuel though and is not the permanent solutions for longer trips with the inflatable.

pics, video Kurt when you get chance.

[Kurt]

Hello all,

Sorry for taking over a year to post pictures! We love the package. Very stable and seaworthy. Yamaha 25 EFI is much more powerful than our Johnson 25hp two stoke. Super quiet and great on fuel.

Package is big though. Fits in the RV as planned, but takes two people to assemble and mount the engine. Solid floor is much better than roll up aluminum floor we had.

Kurt

[Kurt]

More pictures

[Kurt]

The motor has good torque. Two couples can easily bring gear and the boat planes out easily with no moving about to get up on step.

[jeffstevens763@g]

very nice Kurt enjoy cheers jeff

[dorudasc]

Hi Kurt: very nice boat (I'm an Achilles fan myself) & I hope you're enjoying it. I'm hesitating between the SG-124 and SGX-122, SGX is ~20% cheaper. I don't really want to go too long, limited storage & transportation capacities.
- Can you please provide some additional feedback after your purchase? Do you think there will be a big difference betweeb SGX-132 and SGX-122?
Thanks very much in advance !