Newbie Yam 360S with 20hp and DIY console from the Netherlands

Naishman · 31 August 2021, 11:20

Hye There,

I am Berto, 46 years young, and living in the Netherlands.

Just before the summer we have bought our first SIB.
A Yam 360S with 5hp Mariner.

But after a few cruises we wanted more comfort (and I a little more speed).

So I built in some seats a console and a Johnson 20hp on the back:

Fenlander · 31 August 2021, 11:39

Hello and welcome to the forum.

That must feel a totally different boat with four times the power and seating/console.

Naishman · 31 August 2021, 11:46

Thanks.

Yes it is, we haven`t been out much after the complete modification but it is a big improvement in comfort, and speed.

Now we can boat all day without not knowing how to sit in the boat, even cruising is so much more relaxing.

Steve509926 · 31 August 2021, 17:24

Looks good

With all the weight in the stern have you got extra weight in the bow?

Naishman · 31 August 2021, 17:39

Thanks.

No, but the console, steering column + throttle weight somewhat and that`s just in front of the center of the SIB.
+ the 25ltr fuel tank is in the console (when during the winter the 20hp is converted to electric start there also will a battery in front of the fuel tank).

I was (or am) thinking of making a box in the bow for the anchor and battery but for now that is just in my head.
Also because with the current set up I not really need more weight in the bow.

The speed at the moment is limited to 20km/hr due to the regulations (I do not have a certificate at the moment for faster boating

).

Alone I can not get it easily in plane from the seat with this limited speed, it only rise the bow, when I come in front of the console it will drop the bow and gets in plane, then I can sit on the seat.

If I am with my son he sits at the seat from the console and then it will planing easily, and when it is planing he can sit next to me.

Off course I tried without the limited power of the engine, then I just can sit in the back seat and the power of the motor will push it in planing mode.

So when I have my certificate the power will be unrestricted and will get about 40km/hr I guess.