New sib needed

[Jenks87]

[QUOTE:=chipko;862862]I think you might find the biggest difference between these is the Defender X-Pro has a deeper V and takes a longshaft motor.[/QUOTE]

Yes I realised this chippo, guna make the sacrifice for this and sell my short shaft for now. Like the idea of the deeper hull for those days when the wind and tide are against us 👍🏻👌🏼

[Fenlander]

Anyway it’s going to be really interesting to hear how Jenks gets on with this outfit. Look forward to his feedback.

[Jenks87]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Anyway it’s going to be really interesting to hear how Jenks gets on with this outfit. Look forward to his feedback.

Will update you all once I’ve tried and tested, it’s arriving in the country end of may so I should have it pretty soonish after that. Coming from France so hopefully they will let it in 😝

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Easedalenovice

Another nice big Sib at a good price (£1350 is) for trailer use is of course the Honwave T40AE3. Worth a look but if you are sold on a rib maybe not

That is interesting 25 mph he says

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH6xBsijOXg

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by Jenks87

Will update you all once I’ve tried and tested, it’s arriving in the country end of may so I should have it pretty soonish after that. Coming from France so hopefully they will let it in [emoji13]

Is it coming by sea with a few passengers[emoji6]
Definitely get in that way [emoji16]

[Jenks87]

Originally Posted by beamishken

Is it coming by sea with a few passengers[emoji6]
Definitely get in that way [emoji16]

That’s what I’ve asked to speed the process up, bit of discount on a used boat then 🤪 break the engine in on route, perfect hahaha

[Jenks87]

Update on the new 3d xpro defender 390. Pretty much finished breaking the engine in, very well made rib which is light and performed incredible on the water. Very stable and cuts through chop. I have a new 20 tohatsu on the back and was hitting 20 knots alone with just over half throttle so should expect about 25knots I’d imagine alone. Launching is nice and easy, especially with the roller trailer and being able to just winch it on. First time having a rib so can’t really comment much more or compare it to anything else but for me it’s spot on. Maybe raise the engine a little next trip to see if can get it to perform any better then can bolt the the engine on. Also nice wide deep platform, perfect for the fishing.

[Steve509926]

Hi Jenks, pics?

[Jenks87]

Originally Posted by :thumbs:Steve509926

Hi Jenks, pics?

It’s not letting me upload any pics for some reason, I only have a couple one in the drive and one going in the water. Will try get some more and post them up

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by Jenks87

Update on the new 3d xpro defender 390. Pretty much finished breaking the engine in, very well made rib which is light and performed incredible on the water. Very stable and cuts through chop. I have a new 20 tohatsu on the back and was hitting 20 knots alone with just over half throttle so should expect about 25knots I’d imagine alone. Launching is nice and easy, especially with the roller trailer and being able to just winch it on. First time having a rib so can’t really comment much more or compare it to anything else but for me it’s spot on. Maybe raise the engine a little next trip to see if can get it to perform any better then can bolt the the engine on. Also nice wide deep platform, perfect for the fishing.

Cool glad it worked out for you , didn't take long to arrive so most of the summer left to play with it
Look forward to the pictures [emoji106]

[Jenks87]

Originally Posted by beamishken

Cool glad it worked out for you , didn't take long to arrive so most of the summer left to play with it
Look forward to the pictures [emoji106]

Yea I was lucky as they were picking them up from France the week after I enquired. Will try get some photos up this week on the water. 🎣👍🏻

[Fenlander]

That's a great result Jenks, look forward to seeing the pics and any video you could take.

[Jenks87]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

That's a great result Jenks, look forward to seeing the pics and any video you could take.

Yes will get some uploaded by the end of the week hopefully. Not letting me upload for some reason at the moment.

[Dino89]

Thanks for all the replies and food for thought , it's good to get all views , because I lived in Stevenage and I had a searider this boat has only been in the water less than 30 hours would be my guess and always washed off ,I bought a second 380 because it had the 25 and steering for this one , the other 380 I did a floor repair (all advised by nasher ) and sold it as a boat ,now I live in Devon considering whether to sell this and get a small moored boat , or get this in the water again , this boat hasnt been used in the last 14 years at least , just packed and stored in my gym , as im getting older , don't fancy the inflating and assembly be knackered before I get it in the water lol ,

[Fenlander]

Wrong thread!

[Jenks87]

[Jenks87]

Here’s the only photo of the first time getting her wet, little bit of anxiety as the last two boats were so bad I was praying she was going to be good haha

[Fenlander]

Looking good. Always great when you get the boat choice right. Took us about 6yrs and as many SIBs before we found our personal sweet spot and in the 8yrs since haven't needed to swap any more.

[Jenks87]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Looking good. Always great when you get the boat choice right. Took us about 6yrs and as many SIBs before we found our personal sweet spot and in the 8yrs since haven't needed to swap any more.

Yes fenlander, it is very satisfying. Could probably go bigger in the future but realistically for my fishing and beach hoping needs it’s perfect. Just waiting for the tube ladder and it will be perfect 👌🏼

What have you finally settled with after all these years?

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by Jenks87

Yes fenlander, it is very satisfying. Could probably go bigger in the future but realistically for my fishing and beach hoping needs it’s perfect. Just waiting for the tube ladder and it will be perfect [emoji1362]



What have you finally settled with after all these years?

If you add a console later you will find that your boat actually feels like a bigger boat. The difference between tiller steering & remotes on a console is night & day even on the same boat