What motor is best for honwave t40 sib ??

TIMO · 11 May 2011, 21:08

As per title reall,, im in the process of buying a s/s tiller operated motor ,, just not to sure of hp, im new to this ,,lol i know the transome will take a 3o hp,,, my mate reckons that this will scare the cack out of me,, any advice apreciated fellas ,, thanks Timo

Mollers · 11 May 2011, 21:11

Tell ya mate that he's a poof!

Burtox · 11 May 2011, 21:12

Well I you can always throttle down, but you can't throttle up if you fit a smaller outboard.

TIMO · 11 May 2011, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Tell ya mate that he's a poof!

HA i did ,,im used to blistering a suzuki gsxr around the lanes,,, he potters around in a vw caddy FFS ...lol this is a family boat too not just my li`l toy . thanks timo

Burtox · 11 May 2011, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Tell ya mate that he's a poof!

Yeah, i'll second that!!!!!!

TIMO · 11 May 2011, 21:17

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Originally Posted by Burtox

Yeah, i'll second that!!!!!!

so,,, are we saying 30 then guys?? ,, Problem ATM is i cant get a hold of one ,,,thanks timo

bigscott · 12 May 2011, 14:59

You could always go for a nice 15hp Timo but to hell with that GET A 30hp for the white knuckle ride

TIMO · 12 May 2011, 15:01

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Originally Posted by bigscott

You could always go for a nice 15hp Timo but to hell with that GET A 30hp for the white knuckle ride

I may just do that mate...lol ,,how fast could i expect a 15 to go with 2 adults and 2 kids though dya reckon matey?

bigscott · 12 May 2011, 15:17

Hazard a guess at maybe 14-16mph (fib.net

depending on the weight in the boat and sea state........

TIMO · 12 May 2011, 15:20

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Originally Posted by bigscott

Hazard a guess at maybe 14-16mph (fib.net

depending on the weight in the boat and sea state........

Thats cack.

bigscott · 12 May 2011, 15:36

Its only a guess buy yeah Get a 30hp.

I use a 2 stroke mariner 25hp and it goes like a rocket with me and a mate in the boat

TIMO · 12 May 2011, 15:38

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Originally Posted by bigscott

Its only a guess buy yeah Get a 30hp.

I use a 2 stroke mariner 25hp and it goes like a rocket with me and a mate in the boat

Expensive though at 1250 for a 2000 model mate .

thornbackflound · 12 May 2011, 17:25

Lent a 15hp merc for my 4m sib,thick alloy flooring,quite a heavy boat,and engine was a 4 stroke so quite heavy also,all me fishing gear ,my mates a lump and we had easy 16knts maybe more?got a 2 stroke 10hp now ,so be lighter and hope to get the same ,or more?

TIMO · 12 May 2011, 19:10

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Originally Posted by thornbackflound

Lent a 15hp merc for my 4m sib,thick alloy flooring,quite a heavy boat,and engine was a 4 stroke so quite heavy also,all me fishing gear ,my mates a lump and we had easy 16knts maybe more?got a 2 stroke 10hp now ,so be lighter and hope to get the same ,or more?

Ive been offered a 2004 35hp 4 stroke at £1300 but it weighs in at 72 kg ,,, and i think thats too much for the transome

rik_elliott · 13 May 2011, 12:22

Does the weight of the engine matter? 30hp is a bit lumpy to carry any distance. 20hp would go along nicely and be a lot lighter.
Speed on water is different to speed on land. My zap cat used to get up to 40mph or thereabouts and it was a real brown trousers ride even on the flat. My rib (30hp mariner 2 stroke) at 24.3mph (gps) flat out feels plenty quick enough, and would probably be the limit for small kids - they tend not to like getting cold wet and scared like adults do! And that boat will def weigh a lot more than a sib with its console and bits and bobs.

bigscott · 13 May 2011, 15:12

My 25hp weighs in at 52kg which is about my limit for lifting onto the transom and launching on my own. Will you always have someone to help with the setting up and launching or even better a trailer?

TIMO · 13 May 2011, 16:14

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Originally Posted by bigscott

My 25hp weighs in at 52kg which is about my limit for lifting onto the transom and launching on my own. Will you always have someone to help with the setting up and launching or even better a trailer?

I bout a Tohatsu M40C Outboard Motor Engine 2005 Tiller Steering today for £1300 mint condition (sound ok?). i cant use a trailer as i pull a caravan around ..that why i had a collapsible boat ,,, i`ll always have a helping hand ,, this motor only weighs 59 kg too . so ..Im off to blackrock sands in the morning to try her out,,,

bigscott · 13 May 2011, 17:18

awesome timo !!!!!!!!! thats whole load of power

rik_elliott · 14 May 2011, 07:42

Ill keep my eye on the horizon for you flying by. I can see it being terrifying! Best of luck enjoy your new rig

TIMO · 15 May 2011, 16:45

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Originally Posted by rik_elliott

Ill keep my eye on the horizon for you flying by. I can see it being terrifying! Best of luck enjoy your new rig

Im terrified of this thing... i havnt had it in the water yet either ,,