Quicksilver 340 Sport or a Honda T3.2?? - Page 3

MustRib · 07 February 2008, 20:41

I dont think you can sit on any SIB tube when the going gets rough.
I have a set of the buoyancy cushions that yachties love in their cockpits.
They lift me off the floor about 3 or 4 inches, and buy tying them to the side of the tube they dont slide down the V of the floor.... so I can sit "inside" the Honda - and see over the bow. I see there is a set on Ebay at the moment for around £32.00.
I did try a tiller extension and sitting on the bench, but strangely enough

it doesn't feel as safe as sitting down lower in the boat on these cushions.

Andy JC · 08 February 2008, 10:13

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Originally Posted by MustRib

I have a set of the buoyancy cushions that yachties love in their cockpits.
They lift me off the floor about 3 or 4 inches, and buy tying them to the side of the tube they dont slide down the V of the floor

Can you post a link for these, sounds interesting but I couldn't find anything like what you describe by doing a search on fleabay

MustRib · 08 February 2008, 10:21

here you go ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=360003383333

Andy JC · 08 February 2008, 14:08

Looks like a good idea!

Spoke to the chandlers this morning and my new boat's ready for collection so gonna pick it up later today

Hopefully get down to bristol docks tomorrow for a test run

MustRib · 08 February 2008, 17:14

brilliant news... always exciting get your hands on a new boat.

post some pics when you get her rigged and running!

Andy JC · 19 February 2008, 22:01

Took the new Honda out for a quick trip around the docks on Saturday, first impressions are that the build quality seems excellent, it appears to be a solid build and also a little bigger than I expected

Went ok with the 15hp but I it think would definitely benefit from a bigger engine. What I was quite (pleasantly) surprised to find out was that, although all specs for the boat listed online state it can take up to a 20hp, on the transom AND in the handbook it says 25hp!!

Needless to say over the next few months I'm gonna look for a 25

Don't seem to be many shortshafts around atm, might post on the wanted board for a cheapish 25hp

ian parkes · 19 February 2008, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Andyboy

Took the new Honda out for a quick trip around the docks on Saturday, first impressions are that the build quality seems excellent, it appears to be a solid build and also a little bigger than I expected

Went ok with the 15hp but I it think would definitely benefit from a bigger engine. What I was quite (pleasantly) surprised to find out was that, although all specs for the boat listed online state it can take up to a 20hp, on the transom AND in the handbook it says 25hp!!

Needless to say over the next few months I'm gonna look for a 25

Don't seem to be many shortshafts around atm, might post on the wanted board for a cheapish 25hp

presume you got the 3.2
You surprise me with the power rating My 3.8 iam sure was only rated to 20hp but i think it would have taken a 30 2t ok . i think honda rate them for the wieght of thier own engines more than power TBH and they don't do 2 strokes although their 20 is the lightest out there for a 4 stroke .

Andy JC · 19 February 2008, 23:38

No after initially ordering the 3.2 I then had 2nd thoughts and upgraded to the 3.8
I was also surprised to see it rated for a 25, especially as a 25 4stroke could weigh in at around 70kg.
Wouldn't mind trying to tow a wakeboard behind it in the summer and don't think I'd have any chance doing it behind anything smaller than a 25.

As well as my '05 Johnson I've also got an '88 Johnson 15hp which I might try to swap with somebody(any takers? - cash either way). Might have to aim for an older engine, maybe a late 80's or early 90's

ian parkes · 20 February 2008, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Andyboy

No after initially ordering the 3.2 I then had 2nd thoughts and upgraded to the 3.8
I was also surprised to see it rated for a 25, especially as a 25 4stroke could weigh in at around 70kg.
Wouldn't mind trying to tow a wakeboard behind it in the summer and don't think I'd have any chance doing it behind anything smaller than a 25.

As well as my '05 Johnson I've also got an '88 Johnson 15hp which I might try to swap with somebody(any takers? - cash either way). Might have to aim for an older engine, maybe a late 80's or early 90's

30 2 stroke could be good fun but a bit hairy alone in the boat .
Those boats are so light with just one person in , mine almost flipped with a gust of wind while flat out on the river . I felt it go very light and all the bumping from the water stopped and i shut the throttle quick just as the bow bagan to lift

MustRib · 21 February 2008, 16:15

good news that you got the boat and got out.
I chcked the plate on the transom of my Honwave 3.8 and it says 20hp max.
Maybe they uprated the transom on this years model?
I felt the 15hp was a bit flat so thats why I went for the Yam 20.
It is a heavy engine though and am no9t sure I would want to go any larger.
I think the 25 and the 20 Yam 2 strokes are the same weight....but I had concerns about invalidating my insurance by exceeding the makers specification for outboard. You should bear that in mind. Bristol Docks are I imagine a flat piece of water.
My advice..take the boat out into the Bristol Channel in a bit of chop. I doubt that you would use WOT at all.
If you get time post a few pics....

Andy

Andy JC · 27 May 2008, 14:23

Mustrib;

Pics of transom wheels for you as promised

Andy JC · 27 May 2008, 14:24

and a few more...

Hope this helps

MustRib · 27 May 2008, 14:33

but... how do you get them past the engine?

I see that they swivel up from the lowered position, but I dont think they would clear the Yam even when its fully tilted up.

What happens on your boat with the Evinrude?

Do you have to disconnect them from the tube, pull them out and then stick them back in again with the tyre at the top of the transom?

thanks
Andy

Andy JC · 27 May 2008, 14:44

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Originally Posted by MustRib

Do you have to disconnect them from the tube, pull them out and then stick them back in again with the tyre at the top of the transom?

Yep

They just have one heavy duty pin holding them in so doesn't take a second. Not like the horrible OEM Zoziac transom wheels I've had in the past that take ages to unscrew each time

Don't think it they would have a problem clearing your Yam, is a 2 or 4 stroke?

MustRib · 27 May 2008, 14:51

its a 2 stroke...

Ok... I will order them.
I intend using the SIB instead of the RIB on holiday this year.
I think these will allow me to haul the boat up on some beaches.

Thanks Andy

Andy JC · 27 May 2008, 15:01

can't imagine your motor's any bigger than mine then and there's pleanty of clearance around mine.

Even with the wheels it's still pretty heavy to move about but a hell of an improvement over no wheels!

Are you planning on moving it on your own or with help? on sand or pebbles?

MustRib · 27 May 2008, 15:21

I think I will be dragging it myself...maybe my 7 and 9 year old boys will help (by sitting in it while I drag it

).
I think it will be sandy beaches only. I doubt they would work that well on pebbles??

MustRib · 27 May 2008, 15:22

Is there a lot of flex in the supporting arms when your pulling it along fully rigged?

Andy JC · 27 May 2008, 15:38

I've got to lug it up a pebble beach but won't know how well they work till we use it in August

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Originally Posted by MustRib

Is there a lot of flex in the supporting arms when your pulling it along fully rigged?

Not that I noticed, it seemed pretty rigid from memory

MustRib · 27 May 2008, 15:45

Where are you going to be in August?
I will be in Helford during the first week and Salcombe in the second week.