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Old 20 December 2012, 19:00   #1
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Just got a nearly new Tohatsu 50hp short shaft on a tiller.

I have a long shaft conversion kit on the way, but....

I'm thinking of keeping it short for a while and having some fun next summer but the only problem is I don't know what to put it on

Any ideas? It came off a Zodiac F470
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Old 20 December 2012, 19:06   #2
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Thundercat hull.

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Old 20 December 2012, 19:31   #3
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They look great fun! I was thinking ex RNLI D class
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+1 for the thundercat...obviously.
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Old 20 December 2012, 20:07   #5
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Lovin the thundercat idea!


A few pics from my trip to Black Dog Marine
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Looks decent!

If not a thundercat/zapcat what about something along the lines of a ceasar surfcat? Its a rib but with the hijackers you still get the speed, handling & capabilities a thundercat has. Plus you can still hit the rough stuff! Zodiac do a version & so do gemini...might be worth a look?
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Old 20 December 2012, 20:52   #7
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What about this?

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An Evo at that price! Looks great! Even im tempted...
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How do you transport it? I have a disco, will a trailer be required?
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How do you transport it? I have a disco, will a trailer be required?
Pretty sure you can deflate them. ive never done it, wouldnt know how to or what size they go down to but think it can be done! I have mine on a trailer so wouldnt know

just looked on their website & they have it advertised for 4.2k???

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Pretty sure you can deflate them. ive never done it, wouldnt know how to or what size they go down to but think it can be done! I have mine on a trailer so wouldnt know

just looked on their website & they have it advertised for 4.2k???

Gemini Evo11*Evo11*for sale at BS Motorsport
Thats with an engine, I think...
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ohh yeah...i missed that
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Just got a nearly new Tohatsu 50hp short shaft on a tiller.

I have a long shaft conversion kit on the way, but....

I'm thinking of keeping it short for a while and having some fun next summer but the only problem is I don't know what to put it on

Any ideas? It came off a Zodiac F470
Long term - what's it going on - a Searider?
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Dunno, SR or RC 4.8?..... Something nice.

Would it be too big for a Y class?
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Dunno, SR or RC 4.8?..... Something nice.

Would it be too big for a Y class?
I thought I was pushing it wanting to put a 25 on mine!! I would say yes too big.
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I thought I was pushing it wanting to put a 25 on mine!! I would say yes too big.
Yeah thought so, hummmm....

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& we can race!
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The guy selling it is awesome (should be on ribnet) we have been texting tonight, a very honest bloke

He said it's not the best engine for the job, doesn't rule it out but.....

I want a craft to take to Poole and enjoy the coastline there and other places too
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