First trip out in Aerotec 380

[Black]

Launched at The Cottage public slipway in Bristol.

Great help from the kids cleaning and drying all the kit!

[Nick Hearne]

Looks fun, how was it with the 8hp on it?
How much does it weigh?

[Black]

The boat came with the engine when I bought it. Very smooth little engine, it weighs 35kgs so easily manageable.

The kids were near the end of the 'happy period' so didn't get to open it up. I think it'll just plane and not much more.

I was after the Twatsoo 25 that Peter has for sale, we'll see if that comes off.

Will be keeping this Yammie as a pottering engine, its just so smooth and almost silent.

As my 6 year old said as she throttled back "daddy its stopped" ! Just so quiet on tick over

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by Black

The boat came with the engine when I bought it. Very smooth little engine, it weighs 35kgs so easily manageable.

The kids were near the end of the 'happy period' so didn't get to open it up. I think it'll just plane and not much more.

I was after the Twatsoo 25 that Peter has for sale, we'll see if that comes off.

Will be keeping this Yammie as a pottering engine, its just so smooth and almost silent.

As my 6 year old said as she throttled back "daddy its stopped" ! Just so quiet on tick over

Just a kg less than my 15hp 2 st then

[frankc]

Always good to see a family involved in boating. They grow up too soon, so enjoy your time together.

[camelgas]

what area of bristol is the slip ?, as I only know the one near the ss great britain, are there any licence or harbour fees to pay ?.
as I had been thinking of a day out down there.
PM. if you prefer.

[Black]

Hi camelgas,

If you come along the Cumberland Road, with SS Great Britain on your right, The Cottage is 300-400 yds further along on the right.

There is a free car park, or if full on street car parking.

It cost £6.40 for a 24 hour pass on the water. You need to add £0.45 to this if you don't have your own insurance.

The slip is very slippy underfoot!

Got to say I always wondered what all the fuss was about around the Aerotec 380. Safe to say, I completely get it! The ease of use, the lack of weight, the quality of all the fittings - very pleased.

[camelgas]

nice one.