mariner 25hp

uny1965 · 01 May 2009, 07:33

hi all, was wondering if anybody out there could help me. I have at present a 3.2m honwave inflatable with a mariner 15hp 2 stroke which fits very nicely in the boot of my vauxhall zafira. I'm craving a bit more power for towing toys etc, but i cannot get the really big rib of my dreams because we tow a folding camper when we go on hols. My question is, if I upgrade to a 3.8m bombard with a mariner 25hp short shaft 2 stroke motor, would it all fit in my car; ie would the engine fit in the boot across ways. I'm struggling to find any dimensions on the internet ( i need to know the total height of the engine not just the shaft length). I also know there might be a weight issue with 4 adults in the car aswell. Any feedback or experiences would be greatly appreciated.thanks.

John Kennett · 01 May 2009, 09:42

I've now got a Bombard 3.8 and a Mariner 25. I'll go and measure the engine for you later if that's any help.

I think you may struggle to get it all into the car along with 4 adults. It's a heavy great lump to lug around too.

John Kennett · 01 May 2009, 12:40

According to my tape measure a Mariner 25 is 110cm overall. That's about 5cm taller than a Yamaha 15.

br1anuk · 01 May 2009, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by uny1965

hi all, was wondering if anybody out there could help me. I have at present a 3.2m honwave inflatable with a mariner 15hp 2 stroke which fits very nicely in the boot of my vauxhall zafira. I'm craving a bit more power for towing toys etc, but i cannot get the really big rib of my dreams because we tow a folding camper when we go on hols. My question is, if I upgrade to a 3.8m bombard with a mariner 25hp short shaft 2 stroke motor, would it all fit in my car; ie would the engine fit in the boot across ways. I'm struggling to find any dimensions on the internet ( i need to know the total height of the engine not just the shaft length). I also know there might be a weight issue with 4 adults in the car aswell. Any feedback or experiences would be greatly appreciated.thanks.

I was in exactly the same situation as yourself and I upgraded from the T32 to the T38, the boat was not just longer it was massive all over. I use a Mercury 15hp 2 stroke and on the T32 it really flew along, but with the bigger boat it really took the edge of it. I wish I'd kept the smaller boat.
Brian.

fred bolton · 01 May 2009, 18:08

Have a look at this thread - http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28029

fred bolton · 01 May 2009, 18:15

IMHO 3.4 + 15hp is about the max you would want to carry inside a car. I believe the leap upto the next size 3.8 or 4.3 is quite a big leap in weight terms maybe as much as double. I would be interested to know JK's views on his upgrade to a new gin palace, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

tinker · 02 May 2009, 18:15

Bombard 380

The size of the boat when folded is
Length: 3ft 9
Width: 2ft 4
Height: 1ft 3
can be folded smaller
Weight: 39kg

dave3235 · 01 May 2014, 00:24

I have a honwave 3.5 with 20hp mariner 2 stroke.Fits sweet in a pegot 106 van, life jackets fishing rods, petrol tanks and other bits and bobs you will have no worries

PeterM · 01 May 2014, 00:40

Don't forget the bombard packs up small for its size with no need to take the floor out.

If you can get a system set up where you don't need to carry the engine I'd suggest a25 is huge fun if you're running a heavy boat. I hit 22 knots once with 45 stone on board...:-).

I think the smaller packed size of a bombard will equal the bigger engine....so the same size as you have now overall.

bartiny · 01 May 2014, 09:26

"Flippin eck" boys this thread is 5 years old

Landlockedpirate · 01 May 2014, 09:33

Just realised that the OP is the guy who bought my Honwave T32 and Mariner 15hp combo off me 8 years ago

It doesnt seem like 8 years