Rigiflex with a 25hp 2 stroke

[henners115]

I know not a rib / Sib but....

I have a Rigiflex Matic i use as a harbour tender beach runner boat nothing fancy just gets bashed up. my question is the Rigiflex matic 260 is rated to a 30hp - been offered a lovely mariner marathon 25hp 2 stroke.

Has anyone tried with one of these on? or similar...

Cheers!

[Steve509926]

I know nothing about the Rigiflex but a quick internet search came up with the Rigiflex 300 only being rated at 15hp, so I would tend to think that the 260 is similar or less.

[henners115]

whoops sorry Rigiflex Matic 360 is what I have - I see they are rated to 30hp but never experienced one with that much power.

[Fenlander]

I didn't see a 260 in the range... perhaps the OP has a 360 which is 30hp rated? in any case a phone call or email to BHG/Rigiflex will probably get the answer...

info@rigiflexboats.co.uk

Ahh the above crossed with the OP's update. In the absence of any folks with Rigiflex experience I'd think it should be fine given folks happily used 25hp motors on the 45kg Aerotec SIB like mine and the Rigiflex weighs 120kg. Also I've used a 3.6m similar flattish hull shape grp Bonwitco and that was fine on a 25hp.

[paulbrown22]

Several clubs I know use the Rigi 360's with 25's as their favoured option. Especially a lighter 2 stroke should be fine, although still relatively heavy if you want to heave it on/off beaches regularly.

We run ours at the club with a 10hp which is far too underpowered - personally I think 15-20hp is the sweet spot for the 360 for a good combination of power and portability.