Semperet Sprinter S

The Chetski · 31 March 2018, 21:21

I have recently bought a Semperet Sprinter S.
I believe it is German and from the 60s? It has dry faded tubes, a wooden floor and is about 8ft long.
I am interested in the history or any other information about these Boats, I believe they made a Sprinter GT. Alos what are the tube made of and what is the best product to restore the colour to the inflatable parts.

Fenlander · 31 March 2018, 21:47

Could it be longer than you think? There was a 11ft 3in Sprinter S in the early 70s. Pic and info below.

The material is described as Hypalon coated Nylon.

Extra info to spec photo... Max OB size 25hp. Inflation pressure 3.6psi. Should be fitted with rowlocks.

Does it have a keel of any sort?

The Chetski · 31 March 2018, 22:46

Thank you Fenlander. I will measure it. Very similar to the one in the picture, but no screen or steering. It is in very good condition other than the tubes being very faded, which I am looking to sort.
I have seen a utube video of someone water skiing behind a GT I think. It is an interesting little boat.
I am not having much luck finding anything else out.
It has a very thin rubber strip down the middle underneath.No keel to speak of.
I will try and upload a photo.

Fenlander · 01 April 2018, 08:06

>>> very thin rubber strip down the middle underneath.No keel to speak of.

I've read as they are Austrian made and as Austria has no coast many Semperits were designed for lake/river use where they didn't think a keel was needed.

The Chetski · 02 August 2018, 14:45

Thank you for your reply, sorry not to get back sooner but had to go abroad for work for a long period.
You uploaded a picture of Semperet details, do you have that manual, if so I would be interested in buying it of you. If not, can you tell me where you found it.
And any other information would be really useful.

It seems as if it was made for lakes, i have managed to get hold of a 1970s 12 Hp engine for it and would like to get it back to its near original state if i can.

Chetski

The Chetski · 02 August 2018, 14:47

I will upload a photo and measure it.

Fenlander · 02 August 2018, 16:29

The info in my images was a photograph from one of many hardback books I have on boats and inflatables... not a manual as such.

The Chetski · 16 August 2018, 20:55

Thank you Fenlander!