bombard 380

[Wavesurfer]

Originally Posted by Locozodiac

Hello, why did you have to raise the engine 1" for :

The engine was raised to prevent water splashing over the transom at some speeds, and this solved the problem.

[keithb7]

I have a quicksilver 380 with a 25 HP 2 Stroke Merc. This may have been said earlier as it sounds like you have been convinced: Get a 2 Stroke. The gas savings are not an issue versus a 4 stroke. On an average 4 hr day with the kids boating, playing on the beach, towing a tube and generally scooting about we burn about 12 liters or so. That is a really cheap day! Does it really matter if a 4 stroke burns 8 liters? Not much difference to your wallet.
With one person in the boat, it flies. Planes instantly and really goes. With 2 adults and 2 kids it takes a few seconds to plane and is a little slower. Just today with 1 adult and one kid on a large tow tube, one adult and one kid in the boat, it still planed quite quickly. Top speed is considerably less towing water toys so for my needs anything smaller than the 25 HP would not be acceptable. We have a lot of fun on the water with our 2 boys. I plan to use my 380 with an electric motor this fall for fishing here on the lakes around Kamloops. I have a 24lb thrust motor. Should work well I'm sure for trolling. And deadly quiet! I can share more about that once I have tired it.

[daffid]

i have now purchased a bombard 380 and yam 15 fmhs 2 stroke all 2005 in really good condition both look like new
just wondering now what sort of speed it will do with 2 people in
also does anyone no whats involved in fitting a remote kit to this motor thanks for alkl the advice really helped with my final decision ,but would of liked a 25 but this came up and was on to good a nick to pass

[matt h]

got 19 knts with mine, 380 with 12l fuel and yam 15 2 stroke, have just found another, this time have a merc 15 two stroke, so will see what that will do

[daffid]

thanks i also have 12litre fuel tank , how long does 12L last

[matt h]

was out for 6 hours of mixed throttle and came back half full, or half empty

[daffid]

thats pretty good ,my rib avon 4m with merc 50 was using 25l in 1 1/2 hours so be well pleased if i get 6 hours and use all 12 L LOL thanks

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by daffid

thanks i also have 12litre fuel tank , how long does 12L last

Originally Posted by keithb7

I have a quicksilver 380 with a 25 HP 2 Stroke Merc. .. On an average 4 hr day with the kids boating, playing on the beach, towing a tube and generally scooting about we burn about 12 liters or so.

[daffid]

i only have a 15hp motor not 25!

[facedown]

well I dunno but I have 380H seabright boat about 185lbs...I have a Merc 15hp 4S and it goes dam fine with it ...one adult and 2 kids...planes up easy.. and it's every bit as fast as a tin boat of the same size...ya i guess i can't tow tubes but i can at least lift n carry the motor...so depends on waht you might need...regardless, congrads on yer boat..and have fun out there!

[Jon H]

I sold my 380 plus yam 15hp about 6 months back

In some ways I wish I hadn't

Brilliant

easy to launch, greta fun

Circa 20knots

Cheap as chips on fuel

My friend had the same model with 20hp which gave him a slight speed edge but the real difference was power... he could two much quicker

I posted a couple of pictures on the picture forum but a great boat

[michael hurst]

we have a bombard 380 with a mercury 15 2 stroke on, the set up is really good even with 2 adults and 2 children, still keep wondering what it would be like with a 25 though? in scotland last year i tried it against my cousins boat which is a quicksilver 340 airdeck, with a mariner 15 2stroke, he had a gps positioner with him that gave a speed reading side by side flat out on calm water he got 23 mph and i got 22mph but the bombard is heavier and longer. also really like the folding launch wheels on the transome, brilliant fun all round and just about small enough to pack away in a largish boot..