Hello from Maidstone

Skiingchinchi · 24 July 2012, 12:48

Hi, first time on the forum and looking forward to getting on the water with a 3.8 metre Zodiac. Looking to increase the size of the engine to cope with a 6 knot tide. Wondering if an 8hp outboard would be okay. Cheers Suzzanne

ppenman · 24 July 2012, 14:22

I've got a 3.7m fast roller which is a lot lighter. This struggles to plane with 2 people on board when I use my tohatsu 9.8 2 stroke (funnily it is fine with my 25 2 stroke.)

I'd suggest you try and find a 15hp 2 stroke.

lockieboi · 24 July 2012, 16:54

Yep I would agree, invest In a 15hp 2 stroke.

If you want a good place to launch Minnis bay near Herne bay is good.

Free parking and free slipway.