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27 March 2013, 11:37
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Introduction zodiac pro 470
Hi all I am new to rib net and am from Queensland Australia, I have recently bought a Zodiac pro 470 and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what size outboard I should run on it or if any one knows what it is rated to. This is a great site. Cheers Cozza
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27 March 2013, 13:11
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Country: Australia
Boat name: SEAL
Make: Zodiac Hurricane
Length: 7m +
Engine: Steyr 260Hp
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 82
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Welcome
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27 March 2013, 14:13
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Country: UK - England
Town: Greatstone
Boat name: timanfaya 2
Make: zodiac
Length: 5m +
Engine: mariner 75
MMSI: 235079206
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Hello and welcome
Im guessing you have better weather for your boating! I have pro 500 which is basically the same boat 4.70 long. The maximum engine size is a 70hp but zodiac recommend a 50hp. Check the weight of the motor too. I have Mariner 60hp which weighs in at 91kgs. We get a good 32 knots plus.(the boat is max 36 knot rated!) We love ours and take it out in most conditions being sensible of course. Some prefer a deeper hull but she keeps well on a lumpy sea. Post some photos!
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16 April 2013, 00:45
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Country: Australia
Town: Sydney
Make: Zodiac
Length: 4m +
Engine: 50HP Johnson 2Stroke
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Hi Cozza
I have a 470 pro with a 2004 50 HP Johnson 2 stroke. I used to get about 25.5 knots average speed (just me and a full tank of petrol). When I load it up with the family, it probably cuts it back to about 21-22knots.
The max HP is 60 and I don't think I would ever need to go that high - you start to come down a bit hard (or I may just be getting old).
Following some media coverage of propeller strikes (a lot of which were from people falling from RIBs) I recently fitted a propeller guard which I had custom made by Midcoast Marine up on the Gold Coast. I think it is the best piece of kit I could have bought. I have full peace of mind and I only lost 1 knot off the WOT speed.
My advice, go for a 50 hp it will give you close to the same performance as a 60 HP and you save on purcahse and running costs.
Cheers Navig8
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16 April 2013, 10:11
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Country: UK - England
Town: N. Devon
Boat name: (Not Another) Nutkin
Make: Highfield
Length: 6m +
Engine: Outboard, Honda 135
MMSI: 232036183
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,047
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Originally Posted by navig8
My advice, go for a 50 hp it will give you close to the same performance as a 60 HP and you save on purcahse and running costs.
Cheers Navig8
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Welcome - my 4.7 runs a 50 and purrs along nicly
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16 April 2013, 10:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by navig8
Hi Cozza
I have a 470 pro with a 2004 50 HP Johnson 2 stroke. I used to get about 25.5 knots average speed (just me and a full tank of petrol). When I load it up with the family, it probably cuts it back to about 21-22knots.
The max HP is 60 and I don't think I would ever need to go that high - you start to come down a bit hard (or I may just be getting old).
Following some media coverage of propeller strikes (a lot of which were from people falling from RIBs) I recently fitted a propeller guard which I had custom made by Midcoast Marine up on the Gold Coast. I think it is the best piece of kit I could have bought. I have full peace of mind and I only lost 1 knot off the WOT speed.
My advice, go for a 50 hp it will give you close to the same performance as a 60 HP and you save on purcahse and running costs.
Cheers Navig8
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Thanks so much for your post it really helps me out, I managed to buy this rib for a song so I am looking forward to purchasing a good motor and getting into it. I also wanted to ask if you have any photos of your rib and are you local to qld.
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18 April 2013, 01:52
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Country: Australia
Town: Sydney
Make: Zodiac
Length: 4m +
Engine: 50HP Johnson 2Stroke
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Hi Cozza,
I'm from the NSW Central Coast. I haven't a photo on this computer but will get around to it. Is your RIB set up with a centre console and bench seat or is it the motorbike style of seat? Grey or red?
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20 April 2013, 19:53
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Country: UK - England
Town: N. Devon
Boat name: (Not Another) Nutkin
Make: Highfield
Length: 6m +
Engine: Outboard, Honda 135
MMSI: 232036183
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,047
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Welcome - my 4.7 runs a 50 and purrs along nicly
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Which I now know to mean she'll run at 26 knots with two adults and two kids on board at 6000rpm
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24 April 2013, 05:19
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Thanks for your reply I have decided on a 50hp 2 stroke outboard with electric start, forward controls, electric trim and tilt. Now I just have to source one for the right price.
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24 April 2013, 12:46
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Country: Australia
Town: Sydney
Boat name: Solveig Xpress
Make: Grand
Length: 3m +
Engine: Mercury
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 41
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Give Shannon a call at Shannon's outboards in Hornsby a call. Great stand up guy, good service and hooked me up with a great deal for a 40hp. Was even happy for me to self install with a fair charge to check my work and commission the motor.
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