Need a new boat

Bieny · 10 March 2012, 17:24

So I got the SIB out the garage today to get it ready for the IOW sibfest only to find that it hasn't weathered the winter very well. It got full of water at the end of last year - so full the jockey wheel bent - and now it seems like the floor has stretched. The wooden floor no longer sits tightly between the tube and the floor - a 2" gap has appeared. Can PVC stretch?

So I think it might be best to just replace it, its only a cheap Chinese model anyway but its been perfect until now. I use it on the Med for a few weeks a year for water skiing and stuff, I also want to start using it for fishing. Whats my best bet for a replacement? I don't want to spend more than about £800

lockieboi · 10 March 2012, 17:37

Unlucky mate, I had mine up today making sure she's ship shape for the IOW.
Check out Prowave inflatables that's what mine is. There reasonably cheap and I can't fault it.

guernseylee · 10 March 2012, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Bieny

So I got the SIB out the garage today to get it ready for the IOW sibfest only to find that it hasn't weathered the winter very well. It got full of water at the end of last year - so full the jockey wheel bent - and now it seems like the floor has stretched. The wooden floor no longer sits tightly between the tube and the floor - a 2" gap has appeared. Can PVC stretch?

So I think it might be best to just replace it, its only a cheap Chinese model anyway but its been perfect until now. I use it on the Med for a few weeks a year for water skiing and stuff, I also want to start using it for fishing. Whats my best bet for a replacement? I don't want to spend more than about £800

opppps ..............

theres a few bargains about though...

guernseylee · 10 March 2012, 17:43

ZODIAC FUTURA MK3 INFLATABLE BOAT 4.7M ON TRAILER in Wakefield, York | Boats, Kayaks & Jet Skis for Sale | Gumtree.com

1k with trailer

Bieny · 10 March 2012, 17:45

Looks good, only need a boat though - I can just swap everything over. I like the look of the prowave, what model do you have?

guernseylee · 10 March 2012, 17:51

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Originally Posted by Bieny

Looks good, only need a boat though - I can just swap everything over. I like the look of the prowave, what model do you have?

3.4 quicksilver and df9.9 suzuki

lockieboi · 10 March 2012, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Bieny

Looks good, only need a boat though - I can just swap everything over. I like the look of the prowave, what model do you have?

I've got the 380 Ali deck.
Click on my profile there's a few pics of it there.

Bieny · 10 March 2012, 18:24

I'll measure the garage to see if I can fit a 4.2 in, it's very close with the 4.0...

Bieny · 10 March 2012, 18:43

Looks like a 4.2 will go.
Don't want to start a massive debate but can anyone summarise the pros and cons of an air floor?

xs 400 · 10 March 2012, 19:52

air floor sibs should plane, so more stable less fuel consumption.

two types aluminium floor/ wood floor with inflatable tube under to create keel........pro's solid floor, rigid structure. cons.....takes a while to build/take apart...

high psi inflatable v floor....pros...quick to build/deflate con.... difficult to stand up not as rigid

Bieny · 10 March 2012, 19:55

Sounds like I should stick with a rigid floor as I keep it on a trailer anyway.
Seen a used Honwave 4m for £550 but only £899 new?

xs 400 · 10 March 2012, 20:06

I had a honda t40 honwave great boat if you have a trailer

Mattywooo · 12 March 2012, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Bieny

So I got the SIB out the garage today to get it ready for the IOW sibfest only to find that it hasn't weathered the winter very well. It got full of water at the end of last year - so full the jockey wheel bent - and now it seems like the floor has stretched. The wooden floor no longer sits tightly between the tube and the floor - a 2" gap has appeared. Can PVC stretch?

So I think it might be best to just replace it, its only a cheap Chinese model anyway but its been perfect until now. I use it on the Med for a few weeks a year for water skiing and stuff, I also want to start using it for fishing. Whats my best bet for a replacement? I don't want to spend more than about £800

Sorry to here that mate. Let me know if your going to get rid of the old one, il take it from you. Looking for something bigger than my 3.3m

Bieny · 12 March 2012, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Mattywooo

Sorry to here that mate. Let me know if your going to get rid of the old one, il take it from you. Looking for something bigger than my 3.3m

I looked at a Honwave today so I think I will get the new one, PM me an offer...

Bieny · 28 April 2012, 19:31

Found something, I'm picking it up tomorrow! Decided not to splash out until I have the space for a rib, so it's just another shanghai special but it gets me on the water this summer ( if it ever stop raining)

Nightfisher · 29 April 2012, 17:48

Just rec'd my 12.5' SeaMax, did all the electrical wiring during the winter. At this point, It looks like I'll mount the elect panel and sonar above and on the battery box. Hope to post a pic when it's done before my holiday in July. Having seen the incredibly high prices of electric downriggers, I also purchased a low-cost manual and converted it to electric, about 65.00 Canadian.