Hi John, on and off for the last couple of years I've thought of trying an Aerotec.
As you know all boats are a compromise and as much fun as our SIB is I do miss the old Searider which laughs at any sort of chop whereas the regular SIB's are happiest at most in a slight sea.
How good really is the 380 with it's moderate full length 'V'ish' hull compared to the typical 3.4m Zodiac SIB at one end and a small SR at the other end?
It's streets ahead of a flat deck air floor, and at least as good as a wooden/ali floor with an inflatable keel. I'd guess that it would feel like a reasonable step up from the 340.
On the other hand it's in no way comparable to a 4m Searider. That's in a completely different league. But then you can't roll it up and stick it in the back of the car, and it's not going to be much fun with a 15hp.
Looks like you're not far from me and you're welcome to come and have a try for yourself sometime.
It's streets ahead of a flat deck air floor, and at least as good as a wooden/ali floor with an inflatable keel. I'd guess that it would feel like a reasonable step up from the 340.
On the other hand it's in no way comparable to a 4m Searider. That's in a completely different league. But then you can't roll it up and stick it in the back of the car, and it's not going to be much fun with a 15hp.
Looks like you're not far from me and you're welcome to come and have a try for yourself sometime.
Thanks John, that's pretty much the assessment I expected. Thanks for the offer too, would be good to get a Sussex meet up at some point. I'll continue searching for my Y Class but I'm sure an Aerotec and SR4 will pass through the garage one day.
Am I correct in thinking that the 380 Aerotec takes a short shaft outboard?
I hope so becuase I bought a Honwave last year with the view to eventually upgrading to an Aerotec, and have been "collecting" outboards all short shaft. Have a nice Yamaha 25hp Autolube stored away ready for when I finally invest in the aerotec next year
Please someone tell me that the 420 is long shaft but the 380 short
Am I correct in thinking that the 380 Aerotec takes a short shaft outboard?
I hope so becuase I bought a Honwave last year with the view to eventually upgrading to an Aerotec, and have been "collecting" outboards all short shaft. Have a nice Yamaha 25hp Autolube stored away ready for when I finally invest in the aerotec next year
Please someone tell me that the 420 is long shaft but the 380 short
Thanks for the offer too, would be good to get a Sussex meet up at some point. I'll continue searching for my Y Class but I'm sure an Aerotec and SR4 will pass through the garage one day.
