Quicksilver 420 Alu Hull inflatable

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by RickW

Hilleberg Tarra? Nice tent! Got me one of them

We’ll spotted, eyes like a shithouse rat[emoji23]
Ps, there’s actually a pair

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by A1an

that's a serious undertaking in a SIB Donny, well done.

Tell me, whats Loch Hourn like? Ive never been in there.

I followed in Donny's footsteps and went to Loch Hourn after he went with a kayak group.

My trip wasn't as successful, but from what I saw it was beautiful and I shall definitely return.


https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/glenelg-sandaig-and-a-squall-in-loch-hourn-86218.html

[RickW]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

We’ll spotted, eyes like a shithouse rat[emoji23]
Ps, there’s actually a pair

Totally off topic but do you use the sand / snow pegs on the beach?

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by RickW

Totally off topic but do you use the sand / snow pegs on the beach?

Just used the ordinary pegs & buried them. I looped the guy ropes through the string loop on the peg so I didn’t lose them in the sand.

[Highland Haggis]

Yip I have the nallo and akto hillieberg the best you can get great tents but they are over £1000 now I think there pricing them selves out the market slowly

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Highland Haggis

Yip I have the nallo and akto hillieberg the best you can get great tents but they are over £1000 now I think there pricing them selves out the market slowly

Yup, getting silly money. I paid around £800 for the Tarra about 6 years ago. They’re over £1400 now.

[Highland Haggis]

Wow crazy I looked at a new cover sheet for the akto and it was nearly the price of the tent so just got a repair done instead

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by Highland Haggis

Yip I have the nallo and akto hillieberg the best you can get great tents but they are over £1000 now I think there pricing them selves out the market slowly

Would the hilleberg have kept you any dryer or warmer than the Vango you had last weekend?

[Highland Haggis]

Definitely 🤣🤣

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Would the hilleberg have kept you any dryer or warmer than the Vango you had last weekend?

A mate of mine still has & uses, a vintage Vango force10. The first tent I ever camped in as a school boy. I’m willing to bet good money that non of today’s tents will still be around in 50 years time.

[WayDownUnder]

Hi The Gurnard. Would you please tell me whether the first photo of a Quicksilver on a beach (in your 'wee update") is the 4.2 metre? Thank you.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by WayDownUnder

Hi The Gurnard. Would you please tell me whether the first photo of a Quicksilver on a beach (in your 'wee update") is the 4.2 metre? Thank you.

If it is Donnys boat the Grey Gurnard it certainly is 4.2 m

[Stephen Potts]

Hello. Do you think the Quicksilver Aluminium Hull 420 would be a better buy than the Highfield classic 380. If Highfield did the 420 would that be better. Thanks

[Stephen Potts]

Hello. Do you think the Quicksilver Aluminium Hull 420 would be a better buy than the Highfield classic 380. If Highfield did the 420 would that be better. Thanks

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Stephen Potts

Hello. Do you think the Quicksilver Aluminium Hull 420 would be a better buy than the Highfield classic 380. If Highfield did the 420 would that be better. Thanks

Bigger is generally better if you are using a trailer. Donny goes everywhere with his quicksilver 4.2

[Stephen Potts]

Yes, Donny invited me out for the day in his boat so I could see what it's like before I buy. It moves through the water a lot better than my Honwave T38 IE3 and a lot more comfortable ride. I had a great time out with Donny and he give me a lot of good information. The 420 is the size I'm after. Just wondering if Highfield do a 420 too. Thanks ��

[smallribber]

Was seriously looking at one of these but they are now about £4,150. Still not too bad I surpose. Might be my next boat

[smallribber]

Got a quote today of £5,080 for the boat and an extreme roller trailer collected from London. Not a bad price in some regards. There is too much confusion over the seat arrangement though and one not being included in the normal deal but one being available from another quick silver model. Most strange…… I ain’t going to sit on the tube if that is quick silvers idea

[69cmw]

What engine you thinking of using Plumbs?
A 40hp on that would be a hoot

[The Gurnard]

Hi Denis..I know what you mean about the seat confusion.

I was puzzled about it before I got mine. The sales pitch was the exact same and every dealer had the same generic description ..its not changed

Example *Adjustable bench seat (Only 320 & 350)

I have no idea what it is all about but mine came with a bench seat and the strips along the tube to fix it to.

I just got that description off Bill Highman site as its the top of google list .. and also noted that he has the standard photo of the 420 boat..and it is exactly like mine ..with bench seat and fixing strips..so don't let that put you off.. its a good enough boat.

However you have to get the bow cover and live aboard tent separately .. they don't come with the bog standard boat