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Originally Posted by Bigplumbs
I have now had a full season on this 4.5 m rib and am very pleased. For any other people wondering what size to buy I would comment as follows:
1) This size of boat is very easy to tow and manoeuvre around at home on your drive especially if it has a slight incline like mine does. Launching and recovering on my own is also very very easy and my slip is very tidal
2) The 60 hp on this 4.5 has loads of power and I would not actually want to go any faster. The top speed I attained one up was 37 knots GPS
3) It is legally on an unbraked trailer which is a very good thing when dunking the wheels at the slip. I am replacing the hubs and bearings now but total price is only £31 and I would expect those to last 3 years
4) It is big enough to handle reasonable seas and plenty of space for 1 person and OK for 2. Any more than 2 and it is too small in my book. I actually bought it to be predominantly used by me alone.
5) The amount of petrol you use on a typical day out is on the order of £25 -£30 which I feel is acceptable.
On the down side if you are in very heavy seas bigger would be better, Mind you looking at the round UK 4 m challenge I was wondering
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Plenty of plus points on that size RIG for sure
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..I had a Zodiac (SIB) about the same size and 100's of hours of fun...its only when you want to add more crew and push boundarys (safely)...and stretch your legs more that bigger Rigs come into their own...shame they also come with bigger running costs as well!
....Bang for Buck the smaller stuff does takes some beating!
Clewless
