honwave t35 and honda 10hp 4 stroke outboard?

[fishermanajcktb]

hi all, I'm new to boats and am wanting to get a sib for fishing and was wondering if someone could please help me out with some questions i have?:

-will a 10hp outboard be sufficient?
-how fast will a 10hp outboard push the sib with one average sized person in
-are they safe to fish from? (do they puncture from hooks easily)?
-how much fuel does it use up?

thanks in advance
jack.

[bingosucks]

Go for a 15hp in my opinion boat 3.5m plus yes very stable just know your limitations, hooks and boats dont mix maybe a rigid deck, 10hp 1 up i recon about 12-15mph fuel dont even worry about it very little

[Exe treme]

Originally Posted by bingosucks

Go for a 15hp in my opinion boat 3.5m plus yes very stable just know your limitations, hooks and boats dont mix maybe a rigid deck, 10hp 1 up i recon about 12-15mph fuel dont even worry about it very little

Agree. The 10hp will work, but I believe the Honwave 3.5 is rated to 20hp, so running with only half the rated power would be a compromise.

The 10hp would also need running at full bore to get reasonable performance so the 15hp could even be more economical.

I had a Suzumar 360 (practcally identical) with a Suzi 15hp and it was perfectly matched. 50% less power would have been frustrating after a while.

Hope that helps and welcome to the world of boating! Where are you based?

[Sunstreaker]

The suggestions for 15hp are possibly steering you towards two stroke . If your looking at a particular package the 10 4 stroke should be fine for your stated one up fishing. If you are wanting to take loads or tow toys at sea, then you will want more hp. 15hp 4 stroke too heavy for me to be easily portable. Check out previous threads.

[fishermanajcktb]

thanks
you all for the replies, it has been suggested i would need a 15hp would that only be if i wanted speed or would a 10hp struggle to push along the boat? what speeds could i expect from a 10hp and from a 15hp?

thanks jack.

[bingosucks]

I used to get 22mph 2 up on my excell 3.5 and mariner15 2 s.. i couldnt plane 4 up with a ten , a 15 gives the confidence to power out of problems...

[Exe treme]

Hi Fisherman

If your intention is to only go at slower speeds, even a 5hp would be okay.

The 10hp with 1 pax will do about 18mph. The 15hp with 1 pax will do about 24mph.

Bingosucks is right to point out that a more powerful engine could get you out of trouble.

[Sunstreaker]

Where are you wanting to fish? Rivers, harbours, estuaries or out at sea. Are you wanting to take lots of kit or friends or are you always going solo?

[Johnny5vikk]

Hi there. I have the t35ae with a 15 hp four stroke. Boat is brilliant for inshore fishing and on calmer days I have full confidence in hitting a few offshore reefs, would not do that with a 10 hp though. Although the 15 is fine I even wish sometimes that I had a 20 hp as on calmer days it would really fly. As for puncture with hooks I use a net to land fish onto the ally deck and inform anyone travelling with me of the first rule which is do not puncture my boat. Done 2 full seasons now and am very pleased with it, and yes next to nothing fuel wise, 20 quid gets me a 12 hour session with fuel left and that's covering lots of ground at speed. Lastly I trailer my setup as assembling the honwave is a laborious task. Hope this helps.

[fishermanajcktb]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

Where are you wanting to fish? Rivers, harbours, estuaries or out at sea. Are you wanting to take lots of kit or friends or are you always going solo?

thanks for the repy i will be fishing inshore and estuaries and if the sea is calm mane offshore
jack.

[Sunstreaker]

I am sure some would suggest higher HP if going off shore to get you back wicker if conditions change, but if you have seen a set up with a 10 for your solo fishing trips less Hp may not be as much of a factor.ore important is the condition & reliability of the engine.

[bingosucks]

for sure reliability is the top concern i`d take an engine that starts everytime ,dont be put of 2nd hand as there are some great engines out there and tbf the rougher the conditions the slower you go ,you`ll have to think about a bit of ballast up front sibbing by yourself ..check ur weights on engines as i was going to upgrade to a 25hp from a 15 and trailer it guess what ? .. i just went for a rib instead lol

[fishermanajcktb]

hi thanks for all the replies i was thinking if i where to step up to a 15hp a new tohatsu 4 stroke? or would i be better off with a 10hp honda? are the tohatsu's as reliable?

thanks jack.

[bingosucks]

I could be wrong but i think the tohatsu is the holy grail the 18 is very sought after.. i love mariners though

[Sunstreaker]

18hp 2 stroke appears the sought after option. Are you thinking of keeping the boat on a trailer or
Inflating /deflating and carrying the engine?

[fishermanajcktb]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

18hp 2 stroke appears the sought after option. Are you thinking of keeping the boat on a trailer or
Inflating /deflating and carrying the engine?

hi, i am going to be inflating and deflating, i was thinking of a new 15hp tohatsu what are they like for reliability?

thanks jack.

[chris.moody]

You may want to visit a dealer and try lifting a 15hp 4s before you buy one.

Chris

[A1an]

Chris has a point, four strokes are hefty bits of kit.


I have a Honda 20 on my Honwave T35, it shifts but is a bit of a struggle to handle onshore.

[Sunstreaker]

15hp 4 stroke 50kg 15hp two stroke 35kgs that's why 2 strokes adore so popular

[fishermanajcktb]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

15hp 4 stroke 50kg 15hp two stroke 35kgs that's why 2 strokes adore so popular

i would ideally prefer a 2 stroke but do not want to buy a second hand one as I'm completely new to this

thanks jack.