Are Quicksilver 380HD still in production?

Glow · 16 July 2013, 21:44

I have been searching for a new Quicksilver 380HD but I can't find one for sale, are they still in production?

The nearest I can find are the SeaPro boats, are these a Chinese knock off?

Boats&Outboards · 16 July 2013, 22:38

No, I don't think they are. Closest replacement is the Sea Search, which is also owned by Brunswick Corp, who owned QS. Distributed in the UK by EP Barrus LTD

Built in erm.... China ?

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk ~ 07930 421007

Glow · 17 July 2013, 00:05

Thanks for that, I suspected it may be the case. Looks like its going to have to be the Honwave, and a new one at that. They are going for silly money on e bay..

Boats&Outboards · 17 July 2013, 07:46

Your welcome. Im pretty sure Honwave is now also built in China, Seems the way all of the manufacturers are going I'm afraid. SunSport basically is a cheaper quality Honwave, in the same way Sea Search is to Quicksilver

Have a read of this, it may help you decide which way to go

http://www.ribs.co.uk/page/rec_inf

The Honwave is a nice little boat and the new price is very reasonable.

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Glow · 17 July 2013, 08:33

Thanks, I found the Honwave for just under £800 delivered, so on balance I think I would rather go for that over the cheaper alternatives.

Watching them on eBay, a used boat around five years old is making around £500, I would sooner buy new for that.

Thanks again for the advice!

ieddy · 16 February 2014, 06:15

Yes and better than ever.

Mercury 380HD, Aluminum / FRP Floor, 12' 0", Red PVC, 2014

Ed

manonthemoon · 16 February 2014, 19:29

As the owner of a SunSport for a couple of years I'm interested to know in what way they are of a poorer quality to Honwave. They are both built in the same plant in China and look identical. The 3.2m version I have has the exact same spec as the equivalent Honwave. So what aspect of the boats are different other than the name?

MOTM

Boats&Outboards · 16 February 2014, 19:48

Cheaper quality in the sense that although they may be built to the same standard, one says powered by Honda, the other doesn't, which gives the price difference.

Just the same as Selva and Yamaha outboards for example.

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manonthemoon · 16 February 2014, 19:57

I see...so no difference then.

Cheers
MOTM

Locozodiac · 18 February 2014, 13:16

Better go for a new one, due to more UV punishment than before, glue dries faster than in the good old days, buy cheap & used and latter sib will begin to unglue parts...

All sibs brands are made in PRCH, with standard 0.9 mm Korean or German PVC fabrics, unless heavy duty specified to be 1.2 mm, the only difference is that reputed brands should honor their warranties better than least known ones.

All are assembled with parts manufactured from different providers, not really "made" and the better quality glue adds to the long live the sib lasting difference.

Happy Boating

ZodiacManiac · 10 March 2014, 18:03

I must admit "Made in China" these days doesn't mean low quality... Some gear is made in very advanced all singing and dancing technology factories. Made in China... Machines to make the stuff imported from Germany.. Operated by cheap Chinese labour .. Highly motivated as well.. Apart from Foxconn lol. It's time we looked at the quality not where it comes from. Yes... Every country also pumps out rubbish for the lower end market. I like to have a good look over most stuff before I buy. These days China goods are catching up very fast!

Sunstreaker · 10 March 2014, 18:26

Still no one seems to be singing the praises of their outboards yet which is a shame as they seems very reasonably priced.