Flatacraft force3 GT

Berty123 · 09 March 2006, 18:59

Hi, I have aquired a Flatacraft force3 GT 3m rib and was wondering if anybody could tell me what engine size do I need.
Thanks,

Martin.

slimtim · 09 March 2006, 19:55

Hello martin.

Until recently I had the exact same rib. Great little boat, I was sorry to see it go.

Anyway. Mine had a 25hp yamaha on the back and this was just about ok for wakeboarding and towing a tube (with a low pitch prop). The boat can handle up to a 30hp, but I would imagine not a 4 stroke due to the extra weight. You will need a long shaft outboard too.

Hope that helps.

Tim

stu1288 · 09 March 2006, 20:48

great choice of boat nice too now sum1 here has got a flatacraft

nice 1
stu

Berty123 · 10 March 2006, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimtim

Hello martin.

Until recently I had the exact same rib. Great little boat, I was sorry to see it go.

Anyway. Mine had a 25hp yamaha on the back and this was just about ok for wakeboarding and towing a tube (with a low pitch prop). The boat can handle up to a 30hp, but I would imagine not a 4 stroke due to the extra weight. You will need a long shaft outboard too.

Hope that helps.

Tim

Hi Tim thanks for the quick reply.
I apreciate the information, I am now on thw lookout for a engine.

Thanks again.

Martin.

Berty123 · 11 May 2006, 08:27

Well I have managed to buy an old Johnson 35 longshaft at a boat jumble.

WOW, what a great little boat. We got over 20knt's with two people on board.
Great fun.

Thanks for the help.

Martin.

slimtim · 11 May 2006, 08:59

mine used to go like a rocket with a 25 on and a higher pitch prop! Just don't try and go too slowly in even a small chop, it just poors over the front as I'm sure you have discovered!