Bombard AX Compact

gibbo500 · 29 March 2009, 22:25

Just bought this little "rib in a bag". I have yet to use it but i like the concept behind it?

http://www.bombard.com/en/tenders/?ax-compact

Its only to potter around the river and beaches and the beauty is i can throw it on a roof rack as it folds in to its own bag and is so light i can carry it across the beach and be in the water in minutes.

I also got a cracking as new Tohatsu 9.8 to go on the back...so should fly.

Has anyone got one or used one?

thornbackflound · 29 March 2009, 22:34

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Originally Posted by gibbo500

Just bought this little "rib in a bag". I have yet to use it but i like the concept behind it?

http://www.bombard.com/en/tenders/?ax-compact

Its only to potter around the river and beaches and the beauty is i can throw it on a roof rack as it folds in to its own bag and is so light i can carry it across the beach and be in the water in minutes.

I also got a cracking as new Tohatsu 9.8 to go on the back...so should fly.

Has anyone got one or used one?

Looks nice mate ,whats the length of her?

gibbo500 · 29 March 2009, 22:57

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Originally Posted by thornbackflound

Looks nice mate ,whats the length of her?

10'2 in length and in the bag about 6'. It is the AX500 model.

I can't believe how light it is? I have a rib, and a large inflatable but just wanted something that could be inflated, carried to the water and go in minutes. Perfect for evenings when i just want to go out fishing for an hour.

The Tohatsu 9.8 is one of the best engines (light and powerful) i can think of, and like rocking horse s**t to get hold of........ so i am well chuffed.

thornbackflound · 30 March 2009, 09:21

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Originally Posted by gibbo500

10'2 in length and in the bag about 6'. It is the AX500 model.

I can't believe how light it is? I have a rib, and a large inflatable but just wanted something that could be inflated, carried to the water and go in minutes. Perfect for evenings when i just want to go out fishing for an hour.

The Tohatsu 9.8 is one of the best engines (light and powerful) i can think of, and like rocking horse s**t to get hold of........ so i am well chuffed.

Sounds the biz that, and with a 9.8 christ that will fly,my sib will only allow max of 6hp ,but mine is on 2.70m and goes well with me very reliable marinar 3.3 and you be right about fishing ,pump her up and off you go, don t take long to pump them up with a bellows pump and good excercise ,lol,,,,,,,,,,good luck with her

Slipstream · 30 March 2009, 10:51

Notice in your profile you have a Honwave, how do they compare?

Any chance of some pictures, packed and unpacked?

Flyguy · 30 March 2009, 12:58

I looked at the AX500 compact. Just wasn't sure how I could manage getting it on the roofrack by myself. How is it to lift and pack?

I have a Tohatsu 9.8 and its brilliant. Have it on a zodiac 3.40 fastroller and get 18mph without trying. Starts first time every time with a 6" tug (insert gag here) and is pretty quiet for a 2 stroke.

gibbo500 · 30 March 2009, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Slipstream

Notice in your profile you have a Honwave, how do they compare?

Any chance of some pictures, packed and unpacked?

Will do, i am collecting the boat on Tuesday.

The Honwve is now up for sale with a choice of engines Honda 20 / Mariner (Tohatsu) 30 if anyone is interested.

Slipstream · 30 March 2009, 18:50

Many thanks, am interested as I was going to purchase a Honwave, the AX Compact sounds interesting though!

Flyguy · 30 March 2009, 23:20

Just seen a packed up Avon Light 3.10 and Bombard AX500 Compact. You couldn't get either onto a roof rack by yourself as they are too wide and heavy to handle single handed. Good for space saving but pity they are 94lbs

gibbo500 · 31 March 2009, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Flyguy

Just seen a packed up Avon Light 3.10 and Bombard AX500 Compact. You couldn't get either onto a roof rack by yourself as they are too wide and heavy to handle single handed. Good for space saving but pity they are 94lbs

I haven't tried yet but i think i could get it on a roof rack on my own ( being 6'4 will help) i will attempt it and let you know.

gibbo500 · 04 April 2009, 22:07

Took it out on the River Dart and Mewstone today to run the engine in....haven't had so much fun in a boat for a long time.

It absolutely motors and the engine started first pull after a year of no use.

Although i carried it on top of my box trailer i could lift it on to the car roof when in the storage bag, would be more difficult and awkward if inflated but easy for two.

Will take some more photos tomorrow of it packed up etc.

Flyguy · 05 April 2009, 08:50

That's a tidy little boat there mate. I'm glad its not too heavy to load onto the car. I might try and get a trial of one.
Do you how much internal space there is (deck space)?

gibbo500 · 05 April 2009, 15:10

Pictures of the boat.

Internal length 7'
Internal width 34''

The packed size is the same.

As you can see i can lift and carry it but might not be so easy for everyone.

gibbo500 · 05 April 2009, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Flyguy

That's a tidy little boat there mate. I'm glad its not too heavy to load onto the car. I might try and get a trial of one.
Do you how much internal space there is (deck space)?

Flyguy

If you are ever in South Devon or Cornwall get in touch, you can take it out and see what you think.

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