Hypalon alternative to Zodiac Futura?

[Henkies]

Hi,

I'm looking for a Zodiac futura 4.20m due to their handling.
But I don't know if there are alternatives for this type, made of hypalon?
Or a sib that goes well through waves, instead of over it?

I'm quite new to the larger sibs. Currently have a chinese one of 3.80m with allloy floor and I'm not disappointed with the general quality, but the handling just isn't great. It doesn't corner sharp and it does 21mph on wot with 220kg on board and a 30hp 2stroke 2 cylinder. I would like to be able to pull someone on ski's, if only straight ahead.

Thanks!

[office888]

Futura Commando, but the price is 5x as much. It is MUCH heavier too, double the weight.

PVC is fine for the Netherlands.

PS : 21 mph is sloowww for a boat that size. I'd check your RPM, you may need to re-pitch the prop.

[Henkies]

Originally Posted by office888

Futura Commando, but the price is 5x as much. It is MUCH heavier too, double the weight.

PVC is fine for the Netherlands.

PS : 21 mph is sloowww for a boat that size. I'd check your RPM, you may need to re-pitch the prop.

Yes it might overrev and I might install smart tabs as well. But perhaps it's better to start with a good base...a better boat.

[Max...]

No SIB will ever go 'through' waves like a RIB, too light and too shallow a V. The Aerotec does better than most and cuts through chop and slips far less in turns than flatter bottom SIBs. How about a SR4 RIB?