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Old 09 September 2013, 11:08   #1
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Seapro 3.51m HD

Hi all just wondered if any one has any knowledge of the seapro 3.51 HD inflatable. I have spoken to the guy selling this and he has confirmed that it says on the transom plate that it is 3.5m and rated to carry 8 people and takes a max engine of 40hp :o. I have looked everywhere for info even on seapro website but this model is not listed can anyone shed any light on this. Thx.
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Old 09 September 2013, 12:50   #2
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40 horses on the back of a 3.5 meter SIB????

That seems a lot. The 3.5 meter Honwave is only rated at 20 so I can't see how the Seapro can take double the power.

Is it a private sale?

It may be worth giving seapro a call to clarify that there website is Seaproboats.co.uk.
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Wouldn't like 8 people in a 3.5 either. 3 in my 3.4m seems crowded.
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Called Seapro and they say that it's not one of there's and they think its a copy. Bit naughty as it's being advertised as one of there's even the wording on the add is from there website. It's on EBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB thought it was a bit odd that size taking all that power and weight. Back to the drawing board. .
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Old 09 September 2013, 17:17   #5
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Thats odd, even the CE plate on the Transom says Seapro. Could you ask the seller where it was purchased?
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Old 09 September 2013, 17:57   #6
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It looks to me that the plate has been obscured on purpose by the bag/pump holding the bag over.
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Old 09 September 2013, 18:15   #7
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Ask for a photo of the CE plate. I would guess thats its a 3.8m and the seller is confused and hasn't actually been bothered to check the plate.

That boat appears that it was unsold twice with a starting bid of £1500, now towards the end of the season he's increased the starting bid by £495. Seems odd.
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Old 09 September 2013, 18:23   #8
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Seapro Inflatables look identical on the seaproboat.co.uk website. The 470 is rated 40hp and 9 pax, and it does look big for a 3.5m boat on the trailer
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Looks like it is a SEAPRO 430HD then!

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Old 09 September 2013, 19:42   #11
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3.51 is quoted as m.sq and refers to the internal capacity. The model is stamped a 420 HDD, but that doesn't necessarily translate to the model name given. It will be at least 4.2 metres, and looks good value.
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Not sure how they configure their serial numbers. It's either a 2008 or 2010 model.

There's also a possible leak in the starboard chamber. Something to look out for if purchasing.
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