Ribcraft 585

[jambo]

However it won't chine walk or skip, whereas a 585 with a 150 in my experience will do both. I'm not saying a 150 is a bad thing, it goes really really well, .[/QUOTE]
oh no it won't if it's driven within the capabilities of firstly
The driver then wx, swell, chop and all other aspects to be considered whilst in charge of a boat at sea



Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net

[Channelop]

Originally Posted by jambo

However it won't chine walk or skip, whereas a 585 with a 150 in my experience will do both. I'm not saying a 150 is a bad thing, it goes really really well, .

oh no it won't if it's driven within the capabilities of firstly
The driver then wx, swell, chop and all other aspects to be considered whilst in charge of a boat at sea



Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net

Yes, I understand what you're saying. The point I was trying to make is that in this particular case the set up would be the guy's first boat, also to be used by his sons if I read that right, and it might therefore be sensible to go for a package that allows a little margin for error. The 150 is perhaps better suited to someone who's had a boat or two before and know when the trim isn't right or simply when to back off a bit.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Channelop

oh no it won't if it's driven within the capabilities of firstly
The driver then wx, swell, chop and all other aspects to be considered whilst in charge of a boat at sea



Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net

Yes, I understand what you're saying. The point I was trying to make is that in this particular case the set up would be the guy's first boat, also to be used by his sons if I read that right, and it might therefore be sensible to go for a package that allows a little margin for error. The 150 is perhaps better suited to someone who's had a boat or two before and know when the trim isn't right or simply when to back off a bit.

I stand corrected. That'll teach me to answer using the app on the iphone. Sorry about that hope you have a good season. J

[Channelop]

Originally Posted by jambo

Yes, I understand what you're saying. The point I was trying to make is that in this particular case the set up would be the guy's first boat, also to be used by his sons if I read that right, and it might therefore be sensible to go for a package that allows a little margin for error. The 150 is perhaps better suited to someone who's had a boat or two before and know when the trim isn't right or simply when to back off a bit.

I stand corrected. That'll teach me to answer using the app on the iphone. Sorry about that hope you have a good season. J

No worries. I'm only jealous because I know yours is faster than mine!!

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Aaaaand breathe, phew, nearly got messy and lost more members there!

So on balance, 90 is underpowered 115 ok (particularly for new boaters) 140 4s possibly ideal balance, 150 2s be great fun in the hands of more experienced boaters as opposed to newbies.

..... I'd have the 150! ;-)

[ribraff]

4 up with wakeboarding kit, Honda 90hp, still getting 29kts. Not what i'd call underpowered.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Hmm. Really? Horses for courses but I'd want over that ideally with only 4 people.

[Starovich]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Hmm. Really? Horses for courses but I'd want over that ideally with only 4 people.

want and need are often replaced with each other

[HUMBER P4VWL]

May not "need" it but I'd be left "wanting".

[CJL]

It's very tidy with the 150hp .....

https://vimeo.com/51363601

If it's trimmed right out and your at WOT it does chine ride BUT I've yet to find a boat that doesn't do that unless it's under powered.

Chris