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13 July 2017, 13:53
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Country: UK - England
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AquaParx 330
Hi all,
Just starting my research before getting into this hobby!
I'm after a SIB that I can transport easily inside my 4x4 and have stumbled across the AquaParx 330. Are these more like 'toys' as the price suggests (£299 New) or would this be a good starter for a family of 4 to mess about on lakes and rivers?
Thanks.
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13 July 2017, 13:55
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Save more and get better brand
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13 July 2017, 14:07
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Member
Country: UK - England
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Make: Honwave T32
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Originally Posted by muzkeepupz
Save more and get better brand
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When you say 'better', what is actually the problem with the AquaParx and what makes it 'worse' than other brands please?
By the way, I'm not looking for something that will last me 25 years !!
Thanks.
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13 July 2017, 14:10
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Better brand has better material.. i got honwave and so far so good[emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]
lets wait other members opinion..
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13 July 2017, 14:31
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Country: UK - England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muzkeepupz
Better brand has better material.. i got honwave and so far so good[emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]
lets wait other members opinion..
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Just called the dealer. They are 3 layer PVC, 600 denier with 3 chambers and a 3 piece marine ply floor.
Is that comparable with 'better' brands?
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13 July 2017, 15:17
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Some considers its tube diameter too. But its just me.. this was my first option too... my friend bought this model and sold it and bought another one.. try to message "komplexpro" all the best...
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13 July 2017, 15:17
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13 July 2017, 18:45
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RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - England
Town: Cambridgeshire
Boat name: Nimrod II
Make: Aerotec 380
Length: 3m +
Engine: Yam 15 Tohatsu 9.8
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I see the solid floor & keel (essential in my opinion) are £169 extra which brings it to the used price of something far more robust. There is a YouTube online where the owner says he doesn't reckon the floor will last a year... they easily last 30-40yrs in better boats. If that same quality carries across to the tubes I'd be wary of using it on the water.
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13 July 2017, 19:01
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Clue's in the name. Waterparks - that's where I'd use it....
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13 July 2017, 19:49
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Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
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Next up from an air bed if you want cheap and good quality go for an honwave best on the market if on a budget
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13 July 2017, 20:27
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Country: UK - Wales
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Make: Europa Sport
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I have looked into these.
They are category d water. (Your duck pond)
Better brands are cat C
They are made from 600 denier. 3 layer... As apposed to most other which are 900denier 3 layer.
Tube size is same as alot of other cheaper brands. Around this size boat.
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13 July 2017, 20:29
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Best bet to buy new is a aquamarina from billhighman if you want good&cheap.
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13 July 2017, 20:33
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Or the following brand have been "tried and tested"
To name a few
Honwave
Europa sport
Waveline
Seapro
Zodiac
Avon
Sunsport
I know someone with a hydroforce ?mirovo? They are cat C and seem to get good reviews. But I'm not sure my money would be going there.
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13 July 2017, 21:43
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Thanks for all your help. That's Aquaparx off my list then. I'm glad I checked now!!
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13 July 2017, 21:48
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No problem. Obviously don't let us tell you what you can and can not buy. But I wouldn't want to hear you being disappointed.
Budget of around £470 which would have been that boat and floor. I will see what's around for that price for you.
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13 July 2017, 21:52
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Originally Posted by rossymtb
No problem. Obviously don't let us tell you what you can and can not buy. But I wouldn't want to hear you being disappointed.
Budget of around £470 which would have been that boat and floor. I will see what's around for that price for you.
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Thank you, I'll need an OB too. Probably around 6hp (preferably quiet for rivers) with total budget around £800. I'm Kent too, so hopefully they're not all in Scotland!!!
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13 July 2017, 21:54
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Originally Posted by Speedo
Thank you, I'll need an OB too. Probably around 6hp (preferably quiet for rivers) with total budget around £800. I'm Kent too, so hopefully they're not all in Scotland!!!
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If you are only going displacement speeds no need to go 6 hp. 3 hp will be fine and much lighter
Dennis
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13 July 2017, 22:07
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Have a look on Ivan burdfield marine website. He sells used inflatables and engines. Although a bit over priced. May do you a deal if there is something you like.
Your in a good location I would say to pick up a bargain. Loads seem to get advertised around those parts
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13 July 2017, 22:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigplumbs
If you are only going displacement speeds no need to go 6 hp. 3 hp will be fine and much lighter
Dennis
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Would that pull 4 of us up river against the current though?
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13 July 2017, 22:13
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Country: UK - England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rossymtb
Have a look on Ivan burdfield marine website. He sells used inflatables and engines. Although a bit over priced. May do you a deal if there is something you like.
Your in a good location I would say to pick up a bargain. Loads seem to get advertised around those parts
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Thank you, I'll have a look now!
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