Towing sib with quad

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 17:56

Feel a bit guilty always having to drive my dads car right onto the beach and risking getting it stuck as well as reducing the life of the chassis etc. So I have decided a quad may be a worth while investment.

I have a 4m sib with 25hp outboard. The whole outfit must weight in at under 200-250kg. With that in mind what size quad would be required? My dad thinks a 250cc would be fine but just wanted to ask to see what other people think. It is only to nip it to the beach which is literally a 2 minute drive from our caravan.

Cheers

Ian_st · 09 July 2013, 18:01

It starts as nipping to the beach, then the fun begins......

Max power possible

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Ian_st

It starts as nipping to the beach, then the fun begins......

Max power possible

but what would I actually need because I need to work out if I can actually afford it

When you say then the fun begins....not quite sure what you mean haha

mister p · 09 July 2013, 18:43

250 should be up for it no problem, my friend has a 400 4x4 for the farm and that drags trees around.
As Ian says, once you get one then bad weather stops being a problem as you go out quading instead

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 18:46

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Originally Posted by mister p

250 should be up for it no problem, my friend has a 400 4x4 for the farm and that drags trees around.
As Ian says, once you get one then bad weather stops being a problem as you go out quading instead

Not old enough to drive it on the road yet so that will be up to my parents but I am sure I will find a few trails

Nice to know a 250 is big enough, is a 200 risking it a bit much?

mister p · 09 July 2013, 19:00

More choice up to 250 and I was thinking more of beaches than trails, however are you sure you don't need a licence and insurance on a public beach anyway?

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 19:01

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Originally Posted by mister p

More choice up to 250 and I was thinking more of beaches than trails, however are you sure you don't need a licence and insurance on a public beach anyway?

it wouldn't be me driving it it would be my dad

Ian_st · 09 July 2013, 19:02

Takes me back to the 80's tearing up the beach on a Honda ATV (3 wheeler)

mister p · 09 July 2013, 19:05

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Originally Posted by henryfreston

it wouldn't be me driving it it would be my dad

Then you'll never see it again.

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 21:01

How much are they to insure with only 3rd party?

mister p · 09 July 2013, 21:06

You see? Now that you think dad might nick it you're thinking of insurance.

On a more positive note, it would be up to your father to insure it or add it to his fleet. I imagine it would be in the region of £100-£150 per year.

Maybe less, limited mileage, mature driver/owner.

Ring a few companies, speak to dad.

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 21:09

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Originally Posted by mister p

You see? Now that you think dad might nick it you're thinking of insurance.

On a more positive note, it would be up to your father to insure it or add it to his fleet. I imagine it would be in the region of £100-£150 per year.

Maybe less, limited mileage, mature driver/owner.

Ring a few companies, speak to dad.

that's not bad at all really. And tax for a quad is going to be bugger all surely. Tbh when you think about the damage the salt water does to a care it is probably a worth while investment....

mister p · 09 July 2013, 21:14

Pitch it to your father as an "investment" and you'll never get the quad.
Tell him it will stop his car rusting and you're onto a winner.
SERIOUSLY.

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 21:17

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Originally Posted by mister p

Pitch it to your father as an "investment" and you'll never get the quad.
Tell him it will stop his car rusting and you're onto a winner.
SERIOUSLY.

its not him buying it so no problem there haha

mister p · 09 July 2013, 21:23

Tell you what, look around at farm equipment sales and farm shops and you'll find what you want for about £400.
It'll get salty and rusty and farmers don't generally buy kit that let's them down. That's why Subaru's and Toyota's litter their yards.
Get a cheap farmer's quad that runs and you'll see if it's for you. You might even knock one down for £200.
I think that's the way to go.

henryfreston · 09 July 2013, 21:25

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Originally Posted by mister p

Tell you what, look around at farm equipment sales and farm shops and you'll find what you want for about £400.
It'll get salty and rusty and farmers don't generally buy kit that let's them down. That's why Subaru's and Toyota's litter their yards.
Get a cheap farmer's quad that runs and you'll see if it's for you. You might even knock one down for £200.
I think that's the way to go.

Yep thats the plan. i have spotted a quadzilla 250cc 2005 for £600 but still a bit steep

mister p · 09 July 2013, 21:30

Keep looking......and try new avenues, local papers, farmers' rags and auction sites.
Good luck.
Let us know how it goes.