Which One Do I Go For - Page 2

Hugh Jardon · 27 September 2005, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Willwors

the weight of the boat is not really an issue because i will trailer it and order a winch. i cant be bothered to dismantle and deflate the thing every time. I am now leaning towards a Zodiac 340S. Its a great looking and well made boat. I just cant decide on an engine but im leaning towards johnson or suzuki 4 strokes. any thoughts?

i think most people posted their thoughts and advice already, you wont really go wrong with any of them, but, if you are going to trailer it anyway then go bigger, dont waste time with a 340, go 380 and 25 to 30 hp or more or bigger if you can, would be worth it i can assure you

chris

Hugh Jardon · 28 September 2005, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willwors

the weight of the boat is not really an issue because i will trailer it and order a winch. i cant be bothered to dismantle and deflate the thing every time. I am now leaning towards a Zodiac 340S. Its a great looking and well made boat. I just cant decide on an engine but im leaning towards johnson or suzuki 4 strokes. any thoughts?

i am not sure you would need a winch on a 340 either!!!

best thing is get down your local slip and have a look round and get some ideas, i pop mine on the roof of the landy for the quick trip back to the house, engine in boot of course
is always someone kind about to give a lift up on top

Mollers · 28 September 2005, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Chris Hartley

i am not sure you would need a winch on a 340 either!!!

best thing is get down your local slip and have a look round and get some ideas, i pop mine on the roof of the landy for the quick trip back to the house, engine in boot of course
is always someone kind about to give a lift up on top

But if you are double 'ard and Cornish, you get hold of the thing,outboard and all, growl abit, chuck the whole issue on top of the car! put the painter between ya teeth and drive home at 80mph. Oh yeah, proper blokes down 'ere!!

Richard B · 28 September 2005, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Willwors

the weight of the boat is not really an issue because i will trailer it and order a winch. i cant be bothered to dismantle and deflate the thing every time.... any thoughts?

Hmmmm... this eliminates all the advantages of a SIB, so don't buy a fully inflatable with a soft hull, get a proper RIB.

Hugh Jardon · 28 September 2005, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

But if you are double 'ard and Cornish, you get hold of the thing,outboard and all, growl abit, chuck the whole issue on top of the car! put the painter between ya teeth and drive home at 80mph. Oh yeah, proper blokes down 'ere!!

how will you eat your pastys if you have the painter between yr teeth?

codprawn · 28 September 2005, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Hmmmm... this eliminates all the advantages of a SIB, so don't buy a fully inflatable with a soft hull, get a proper RIB.

Exactly - what I love about my little toy is that I can just chuck it in the car and go where I like - am hoping to take it down to spain/Gib this Christmas - also a Thames cruise becomes a piece of cake - a lot easier to get my outfit to London than a boat on a trailer!!!

eupa · 29 September 2005, 13:45

Exactly - what I love about my little toy

Cant reist this one Codders even though I promised my wife I would change my way of life...... are you sure you are not referring to one of those little
inflatable ducks.. say Donald Duck????

Hugh Jardon · 29 September 2005, 17:53

also codders dont take it on the thames above the teddington lock area where the thames licence is needed as they will charge you 50quid a year for your high performance outfit. stay on the part of the thames where no such licence is needed....

codprawn · 29 September 2005, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Chris Hartley

also codders dont take it on the thames above the teddington lock area where the thames licence is needed as they will charge you 50quid a year for your high performance outfit. stay on the part of the thames where no such licence is needed....

Is it a high performance outfit when under oar power???

prairie tuber · 30 September 2005, 05:43

If you will always be trailering it, why would you consider anything less than 4, or even 4.5m?

Willwors · 30 September 2005, 19:11

because of cost! i cant afford that kind of boat. i have about 2500 max.

Hugh Jardon · 30 September 2005, 21:15

i know where there are 2 nice 4 m ribs going for around 1k each, with engines, i am considering getting one for myself, would you like the details as well?

Willwors · 01 October 2005, 19:29

yes ok!

Hugh Jardon · 02 October 2005, 12:51

i will check with my friend to see if they are available still, they are on the south coast, i have seen them but only from outside a fence and they had covers on but any 4m with a 25-30 must be worth that much

will send a pm when i get the latest

chris

Hugh Jardon · 11 October 2005, 17:04

ok the latest is that they are still both available but apparently they are quite tatty so perhaps an offer might be good....i have not seen the pics of them myself yet...

i will ask my friend who has seen them if he can pass the pics to me and will share them with anyone interested, send me a pm if you want the pics of them and the location of them, they are on the south coast

chris