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Old 10 November 2019, 17:40   #1
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Ribcraft 4.8 70+ hp

Hi All,

Anyone have experience of a Ribcraft 4.8 with 70hp? It’s the stated max capacity but no one seems to have one set up like that. Max speed? Handling?

Also, would Ribcraft uprate a 4.8 to 80hp on request? Would it be manageable?

Thanks, Alex
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Old 10 November 2019, 18:34   #2
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The RC 4.8 used to be rated at 60hp so the 70hp thing must be a reasonably recent change. A 4.8 will chine walk lightly loaded with a 60, so I don't think you'd need 80.
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Old 10 November 2019, 19:56   #3
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Mine never chine walked with a 90HP on it, it was well balanced, you just need to set it up good. [emoji106]
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Old 11 November 2019, 12:57   #4
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I've got 70hp on mine. Actually the engine is a 2-stroke Tohatsu MC60C tweaked to 70hp, weighs in at 118kg. M60 and M70 engines are identical apart from some tweaks to throttle and advance stop.

Top end speed isn't important to me, its overall low end grunt and cruising speed. It will achieve 30mph, two up with trim out slightly and 60 litres of fuel and usual kit on board, tender and 4hp auxilliary engine. Currently has 17 pitch stainless steel propeller. There is a whole argument out there about the benefits of stainless steel propellers on sub 100hp engines. I think it makes a marginal difference only.

A 15 pitch propeller wi give you better hole shot for sure.

If I ever change it, then a Yamaha 70hp 4-stroke would be top of my list.

The transom weight rating is key.
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Old 13 November 2019, 12:51   #5
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I've recently bought a Ribcraft 4.8 with a 70hp Tohatsu 2 stroke but I've havnt had the chance to use it yet
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very experienced said it was well balanced no problems , I'd just be concerned of the weight of some engines
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