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19 May 2017, 14:57
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Suzuki DF25 and Transom Wheel Launching
I'm a new Sibber, Just ordered a Honwave T40 and looking to power it with either a Suzuki DF20 or DF25.
It will be trailered but I will be launching with transom wheels.
What are people's thoughts on whether the DF25 option (62kg ish) will be too heavy to move around comfortably?
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19 May 2017, 21:27
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Country: UK - England
Town: TEIGNMOUTH
Boat name: Little Nelly
Make: Honwave T40
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki 25HP
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I have a T40 and a Suzy 25. I traiker it everywhere as its a weighty piece of kit. I have no experience of transom wheels unfortunately? But the biat and engine combo is excellent.
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20 May 2017, 14:49
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Hi, thanks for the reply.
Actually, I decided on this combo after reading some of your previous posts. Your combo reasoning is exactly the same as mine i.e. wanting a new RIB/SIB and trouble free boating without spending a fortune.
I'm going to go with the 25 and launch off the trailer.
Cheers, Mark
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20 May 2017, 15:59
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Boat name: Little Nelly
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Originally Posted by flyermark
Hi, thanks for the reply.
Actually, I decided on this combo after reading some of your previous posts. Your combo reasoning is exactly the same as mine i.e. wanting a new RIB/SIB and trouble free boating without spending a fortune.
I'm going to go with the 25 and launch off the trailer.
Cheers, Mark
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Ah nice one. Heres mine going in for its first engine service. I've been extremely happy with her. Launching and retrieval from the trailer is a doddle. I have added an extra bench and padded them for extra comfort.
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20 May 2017, 17:11
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Boat name: Spy-sea-one
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Originally Posted by ashwatkins
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Ah nice one. Heres mine going in for its first engine service. I've been extremely happy with her. Launching and retrieval from the trailer is a doddle. I have added an extra bench and padded them for extra comfort.
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Hi ash what prop are you running?
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20 May 2017, 17:18
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The one that came with the engine. She planes at 8-9 knots and I've had 25 knots out of her. I have thought about changing props but wouldn't know where to start
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20 May 2017, 17:28
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Originally Posted by ashwatkins
The one that came with the engine. She planes at 8-9 knots and I've had 25 knots out of her. I have thought about changing props but wouldn't know where to start
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Is it a 10 1/4 x 11?
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20 May 2017, 17:59
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How would I be able to tell?
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20 May 2017, 18:26
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How would I be able to tell?
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It's stamped on one of the blades
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20 May 2017, 20:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ashwatkins
Attachment 119556
Ah nice one. Heres mine going in for its first engine service. I've been extremely happy with her. Launching and retrieval from the trailer is a doddle. I have added an extra bench and padded them for extra comfort.
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Hi Ash, excellent, ticks all of my boxes!
What's involved with breaking in the engine please ?
Thanks.
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20 May 2017, 20:56
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Hi Ash, excellent, ticks all of my boxes!
What's involved with breaking in the engine please ?
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I bought my engine from a main dealer and they said not to be precious about running it in. For the first 5 hours or so I was pootling around anyway, just getting used to the boat and the handling. I've never had it flat out as its scared me at 25 knots at sea. (If it was a mill pond, I'd have gone flat out) There is a service light on the cowling that shows when the service is needed. 20 hours for the first one. Its a great engine. I especially like the hose adaptor plug to flush it through, flush muffs are a pain!
One last thing I will say is fuel consumption is fantastic. It just never seems to use fuel even when out for a few hours.
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20 May 2017, 20:58
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I'll have to check when I pick it up from its service. Is the 10 1/4 x 11 a good prop for this engine
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21 May 2017, 05:56
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I'll have to check when I pick it up from its service. Is the 10 1/4 x 11 a good prop for this engine
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That's what mine came with
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21 May 2017, 20:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ashwatkins
Attachment 119556
Ah nice one. Heres mine going in for its first engine service. I've been extremely happy with her. Launching and retrieval from the trailer is a doddle. I have added an extra bench and padded them for extra comfort.
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What trailer are you using please ? Seen some bunk trailers advertised as suitable for up to a 3.8m boat and was wondering whether they would still be suitable for a 4m boat with a bit of overhang?
Thanks.
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27 May 2017, 13:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyermark
What trailer are you using please ? Seen some bunk trailers advertised as suitable for up to a 3.8m boat and was wondering whether they would still be suitable for a 4m boat with a bit of overhang?
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Hi. Not too sure what length. Its an Admiral trailer rated to 500kg. The trailer was too long for my needs, so I lopped about 18 inches off its length. Makes manoeuvring easier and fits in the garage!
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27 May 2017, 13:14
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Quote:
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That's what mine came with
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Just got it back from its service and mine has the same. Have you tried any other prop sizes?
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27 May 2017, 16:02
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What are you looking to improve with a prop change Ash? If you have seen 25kts before you backed off sounds like the prop is pretty perfect.
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27 May 2017, 17:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ashwatkins
Just got it back from its service and mine has the same. Have you tried any other prop sizes?
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Yep got a 10 1/4 x 12
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27 May 2017, 17:38
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What are you looking to improve with a prop change Ash? If you have seen 25kts before you backed off sounds like the prop is pretty perfect.
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I was thinking of the lower end 'grunt' I suppose. We have some strong tides around here that you fight against, with some nasty swells at the same time. My thoughts were about a prop that would give more push at lower revs. Needless to say, I have no idea about this and may be talking out of the top of my head!
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27 May 2017, 17:39
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Quote:
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Yep got a 10 1/4 x 12
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Which do you find better, and why?
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