It's mine : Honwave SIB

[Yrene]

First of all let me introduce myself:

I am René - 46 yr old father of 3 kids from the Netherlands - like watersports since I was 13 yrs old ( windsurfing / boating ) and this is my second SIB after a polyester fishing boat.

The boat is a Honwave T35 2014 and the engine is a 2006 2-stroke Mercury 20M.

I bought the boat at our local dealer because he had the best price at this moment. The engine is a 2006 build and sold in 2008. The previous owner only used it for about 30hrs and never did any maintenance on the engine. So first of all I called the dealer to do a check on the engine.

He suggested to do some maintenence ( impeller / oil / spark plugs ). He said that the engine was in a pristine state, but I had to clean it because it was a bit dirty....

Well some pics of the engine and boat


p.s. sorry for the bad English








Next year we will be at Lake Annecy to play with the boat a bit. The kids like to "kneeboard" or maybe try to waterski if the engine is powerful enough. We hope it will be, but the kids weigh about 50-60kg.


Hope you like the boat and engine - need to buy some things to complete it all.

[Fenlander]

As long as you are happy with its weight they are a great stable SIB... I used mine with a 15hp and in truth it needed a bit more so a 20hp is about right for performance.

Be good to see some images when you get it on the water.

[Yrene]

Like I said.... Picture of the boat was stolen from the forum - But I will change it....


EDIT : Done...

[paddlers]

Looks like a 35AE with the ally floor ? I have one with a Tohatsu 20 four stroke and it gets on the plane easily with five of us in ( I'm 18 stone so 6 really) and I'm really pleased with it. I've got a 15 Mercury 2 stroke as well that I might try next season but I'm impressed with the Tohatsu apart from the weight!



Great little sib and seems really stable with the big tubes.

Welcome to Ribnet .

[paddlers]

Launch wheels next Rene, you won't regret them !!!

[Yrene]

@ Paddlers... Thanks for the welcome ! Don't know what the weight is of the Tohatsu 20Hp - but the Mercury is around 52KG. And for transport I use a Kalf beach trolly because I don't want to drill holes in the transom.

[paddlers]

Similar weight but I find it awkward to lift about as it's very top heavy compared to the 15. I leave mine on the boat for our two week holiday.

Had a trolley launcher but I find the Honwave transom wheels much more convenient as you can have the engine down and running without bashing the skeg. Also if you want to beach at another spot you can just drag it up the beach on the wheels.

[paddlers]

I'd do something with that U bolt on the trailer, that'll be straight through the floor.

[Yrene]

We only use the boat from next year on our 3 week holiday - and maybe here at our coast. We don't beach at another spot - only launch it from our beach at the campsite. Trailer is modified as for the U-bolt.

And the most important thing: The trailer came in the package deal with the engine and was a bargain for what the Mercury dealer told me.

[dave3235]

Originally Posted by Yrene

First of all let me introduce myself:

I am René - 46 yr old father of 3 kids from the Netherlands - like watersports since I was 13 yrs old ( windsurfing / boating ) and this is my second SIB after a polyester fishing boat.

The boat is a Honwave T35 2014 and the engine is a 2006 2-stroke Mercury 20M.

I bought the boat at our local dealer because he had the best price at this moment. The engine is a 2006 build and sold in 2008. The previous owner only used it for about 30hrs and never did any maintenance on the engine. So first of all I called the dealer to do a check on the engine.

He suggested to do some maintenence ( impeller / oil / spark plugs ). He said that the engine was in a pristine state, but I had to clean it because it was a bit dirty....

Well some pics of the engine and boat


p.s. sorry for the bad English








Next year we will be at Lake Annecy to play with the boat a bit. The kids like to "kneeboard" or maybe try to waterski if the engine is powerful enough. We hope it will be, but the kids weigh about 50-60kg.


Hope you like the boat and engine - need to buy some things to complete it all.

Hi all,and welcome.

Transom wheels are definitely an advantage you can also mount rod holders on them to.Also I have just bought a tiller extention and now getting on the plane is instant.I now plane at much lower speed and you don't need as much input, well worth it.Needless to say be aware that inflating all chambers to correct presure is a must.

Welcome and Happy Boating.

[kaman]

Hi Rene you won't be disappointed with your honwave 3.5ae setup.
I've had mine since 2010 and it has been used lots and lots.
It is still like new holds air perfectly and has no visible signs of wear and and tear.
For the money I paid for it new in 2010 I can honestly say if it failed on me tomorrow I will have had more than my money's worth out of it.

I use a tohatsu 20 hp 4 stroke, also new in 2010 and again flawless performance.

I quickly got hacked off with inflation deflation process so built a trailer.

Then came transom wheels, fish finder, chart plotter, auxiliary engine mount, bow storage box, rod holders, rubberised foam floor, anchor compartment, battery compartment, boat cover etc etc.

[Yrene]

@ Kaman; Damn you did a lot to make the boat ready for fishing trips. Love the engine you have but there are not a lot of dealers close from where I live - and I found the Mercury engine for a bargain.

Although I loved to fish, I don't think am going to use for that purpose. Maybe in the future I can try to fish on sea bass with the Honwave - because I only live 1/2 mile from the sea. Use to do lure fishing on sea bass or twisters - and that is a lot of fun.

Well I have a lot of plans for next year - boat is ready for it - so is the engine after a maintenance job. Now I have to buy some live jackets - bow bag from Honwave and some other nice stuff...

[Wave Walker]

Originally Posted by paddlers

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Attachment 99284Launch wheels next Rene, you won't regret them !!!

Nice wheels (front set) paddlers are they bought or home made ?

Definitely save my aching old back when launching/retrieving .

[paddlers]

Genuine Honwave but I found them difficult to push down in the water as I like to wheel the sib in & put the engine down. I then start it when I'm in the boat and motor out as the beach we use is really shallow then pull the wheels up. Found myself pushing them down with a paddle so I've had a bit 4" of stainless tube welded on to make it easier!



They sit just above the transom when up.

[paddlers]

Didn't read your post properly, apologies! Wheels off eBay about £18 then a bit of 20mm box about £5 and a welder! Hammerited but should last ok .

[Wave Walker]

Originally Posted by paddlers

Didn't read your post properly, apologies! Wheels off eBay about £18 then a bit of 20mm box about £5 and a welder! Hammerited but should last ok .

Cheers , I have some stainless tube and box section that will do the job nicely .

Luckily one of the guys I fish with is an excellent welder .

[dave3235]

Hi paddlers

That's a nice upgrade,how much did it set you back if you don't m
ind me asking.

[paddlers]

Which bit dave3235 ?

There's some really nicely made ones that some of the guys on here have made with stainless etc. That was about £25 all in & the wheels were £18 of that. The handle detatches from the trolley and the wheels come off with R clips so it packs nice & small.

Where we go if the tides out it's 100m to the sea & I find the Honwave heavy but with that I can let the kids do the work whilst I supervise !!

I'm surprised nobody offers one commercially because it makes launching a doddle.