My New Cat Sib!

[rik_elliott]

Just picked this up - only 300 quid! its a brand new never seen the wet stuff zapcat clone from a local company (hartpool marine), which recently went bust due to the recession and had to shift the left over stock. I was previously using an old avon 340 hypalon sib from 1979 which was great, but its performance in any sort of chop left a lot to be desired.

Now all I need is an engine. Im hoping to find a nice 30 to 40hp 2 stroke - but in the meantime I'll just try this out with the 15hp from the old avon. It supposedly takes 50hp - but i'm not feeling that suicidal!

Any thoughts? one thing im not sure about is the pressure Ill need to put in the hijackers? I have a bravo 12 HP so should only take a few seconds to inflate

[prairie tuber]

Congratulations, it looks like you'll have a blast! You will probably be surprised by how well it goes with just a 15 hp & 1 person. The recommended pressures for typical PVC thundercat/zapcats are approximately 3.2psi for the main sponsons, and about 9 psi for the hijackers.

[fred bolton]

Where are Hartpool marine?

[HMJB]

Are there any more left and if so can you reveal details of where to buy?!?

[rik_elliott]

it was in portchester. im afraid this was the last boat he had in stock, but he did say if i got any further interest then to let him know. seeing as two of you have asked, i'll email him and see if hes ok to let me pass his contact details on (as the numbers etc i have are his personal ones not his business ones!). will let you guys know.

[HMJB]

Many thanks - have sent you a PM...

[rik_elliott]

Ok i contacted Joe Mearns (old owner of hartpool marine), he says that his new business that may be able to source these boats can be found at www.mearnsmarine.com , the site has an email facility under 'contact us'.... tel no. 02032390359.

I hope this helps.
Will post a few pics of the boat on the water asap!

Rik

[fred bolton]

Thanks for the info