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Old 22 August 2018, 14:08   #1
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T40 and choice of outboards

Hi,

Ive been a lurker for some time on rib.net, and i finally received my Honwave T40AE.

In my naive beliefs, I thought that it will be no problem for setting it up every time, even though I've read here several times
that it should be trailered.

After received it, I will now buy a trailer But hey lessoned learned: Need to take advice from the guys at rib.net

Unfortunately this means my budget will be restricted when buying an outboard.

I will only be one person in it, with fishing gear. My weight is approx 75 kg (185 pounds), I don't really care if its fast,
but it should be able to plane and get me from A to B safe. And get me home if stranded in rough weather.

I found the following choices for outboards (I live in Denmark):
10 hp 2 stroke used from 2000 - 1000 gbp
20 hp 2 stroke used from 1987 - 1200 dealer says it has only run 'a few hours'
A new 10hp either tohatsu or mercury.
15 hidea (new, but I'm not sure i would depend my own safety on this, but I could be wrong?)

Which outboard would you choose?

I'm a little worried that 10 hp is not enough, to get me back safe if it gets rough?
Would you guys think a 10 hp should be enough?

I'm hesitant to buy a new 10hp if I need to sell it again after a year, if its too little hp.

Also: What about age of the outboards? Would you guys feel confident in an outboard that is 19 - 28 years?

Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Old 22 August 2018, 14:54   #2
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If you can get one, A 15hp 2-stroke is definately a good middle ground dude, extremely portable with plenty of grunt too. Buy a 10 and you’ll be wanting more power within weeks trust me, especially with the honwaves flat deep V Hull on a 4m sib so U’ll really feel the drag on a 10hp and probably won’t get on the plane. It all comes down to your budget and usage of your vessel, so better to get it right 1st time!!!
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Old 22 August 2018, 16:26   #3
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The T40 is a broad heavy SIB. I'd rule out a 10hp... and also the Hidea for possible quality/reliability/dealer/spares problems.

The 20hp is probably the ideal power for that SIB of the ones you've mentioned but 1987 is too old for £1200.

I'd go with Maverick's choice which in the UK you'd find at £1200 or less... a late 90s or early 2000s 15hp 2-stroke in mint condition.

If keeping and launching on a trailer also consider a 15 or 20 4-stroke made in the last 10yrs or so.
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The T40 is a broad heavy SIB. I'd rule out a 10hp... and also the Hidea for possible quality/reliability/dealer/spares problems.

The 20hp is probably the ideal power for that SIB of the ones you've mentioned but 1987 is too old for £1200.

I'd go with Maverick's choice which in the UK you'd find at £1200 or less... a late 90s or early 2000s 15hp 2-stroke in mint condition.

If keeping and launching on a trailer also consider a 15 or 20 4-stroke made in the last 10yrs or so.
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20hp definitely may be 25hp if u can find one in ur budget!!
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20 - 25 HP is unfortunately is too high of a price range for my budget even if used (At least what I have seen so far), so I'll will try to look for an used 15hp in the range of late 90 - 2000.

Thank you very much for your help!
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