Is there no end to these idiots?!!!

[Nos4r2]

Yet another stupidly overpowered 5.4 searider

This one's just waiting for the MAIB to write a report on it....the guy had a 150 V6 Mariner on it!!!

[SeaSkills]

Is there no end to these idiots?

Apparently not

[Pete7]

Matt, if you can't beat them then .............

So about that 150 V6 Optimax we were discussing for your Avon

Pete

[Nos4r2]

Yeah, right... Got a parachute?

It'd be interesting to know how well the transom stands up to this kind of abuse. Is it me or is the hull bowing under the weight of the engine on the stern rollers?

[martini]

Quote: "tubes holed air without any leeks"

Cable steering as well

[ian parkes]

"tubes holed air without any leeks "

It does appear to be bowing that trailer looks a bit small ,don't think thats helpin.

[Channel Ribs]

I think I saw that the first time around, not sure all the mistakes have been found yet.

"Enough" and "Good Luck" both seem right though!

[Pablo]

That one has been on there for ages. I looked at it for a moment and then decided that the transom would fall off it pretty quick even if i'd put a smaller engine on it

[fred bolton]

I wonder if you could get both engines on side by side who needs counter rotating props with that amount of power you could disappear up your own a*******

[fred bolton]

seriously guys what is the realistic minimum and maximum hp for a 5.4 searider ie is 60 enough?

[Bertus]

Ehhm, My Zodiac 530 pro is factory rated for 120 hp (currently 90 hp evin)and spoke to one with a 140 hp Johny and had no problem so how is that rated

[Nos4r2]

60 'will do'. It'll start becoming proper fun at about 70.

[walruz]

Originally Posted by fred bolton

seriously guys what is the realistic minimum and maximum hp for a 5.4 searider ie is 60 enough?

Hi Fred.

Mine came with a 60 and it will get on the plane but only got 24 kts max. Also struggled onto the plane if you had 4 or 5 people on board. Changed that to the max 90 2st (be careful on max weight if you go 4 st).

What a better boat and you are not thrashing the engine. I actually use less fuel and oil than I did with the 60!

If you want anymore opinions there are lots of other SR 5.4 owners around most of whom also seem to have around 80 or usually 90 horses on the back.

Regards

Ian

[Solent-Salted]

sssllliigghtly off topic....

on a 70hp 2str yammie, I've heard from a certain little birdie that sticking a 17 or 19cm prop on it is acceptable and the gear box is happy to deal with it.

[jyasaki]

Well, they say that every time you make something idiot-proof, someone builds a better idiot...


jky

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

60 'will do'. It'll start becoming proper fun at about 70.

True but it would be kinda fun to borrow someone elses and see what it's like with 150 hp on the back end . Guess wheelies would be easy, wonder if it could pull a stopper by getting a small wave to trip the stern. Were is Rogue Wave when you need to borrow an Avon

[ADS]

Looks dangerous but providing the kill cord works and i ve got my drysuit on and auto inflate dry suit I will give it ago tommorow! I wouldn't want to own it but it would be fun for a blast, might make abit of a mess of the inside of my dry suit though.
To be honest the SR4 scares the shit out out of me as it is! And my last boat was a 45mph Ring 16, the Searider feels quicker.
I ve seen SR5.4's with 60hp's on just fine, my ideal one would have a Yammie 90 on it though.

[DM]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Where is Rogue Wave when you need to borrow an Avon

He's making a determined effort to drink his way through Belfasts stock of Magners. Considering he hasn't got a bottle opener, he's doing alright with his teeth.

He should be making his way down St. Georges channel some time this week, coincidentally, when Greenwood is making passage from Pwllheli to Cork in Barinthus.

I've got twenty quid on a mid channel collision

[DGR]

Originally Posted by davidmanning

I've got twenty quid on a mid channel collision

Don't say that - I might have to go and get 'em!!