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Old 26 April 2023, 20:07   #1
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Information on Flatacraft

Hey,

I currently own a Flatacraft force4Gt but I have no information at all about the boat and it is difficult to find any information online.

Does anyone know much about these boats? I would like to know a rough year and any information that anyone has.

I personally think it is an awesome wee set up with the old Two stroke Yamaha 55. Fairy shifts but is there anything that I should know about or if anyone has any advice at all.

Thank you in advance.
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Old 26 April 2023, 21:57   #2
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I have quite a lot of experience with Force4s, albeit the non GT versions.

I'll try to put something together for you over the next couple of days.

In the mean time, enjoy these from my youth:
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Old 27 April 2023, 07:44   #3
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One of my first ribs was a flatacraft force 4, again not the GT version but a fun wee boat. Went alright with a 30hp, would be wicked with 55
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Old 27 April 2023, 08:46   #4
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Swapped the DT35 for a DT55 on my last F4.

Really fast, but in reality it was a little too tail heavy and was really unstable when flat out.
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Loved my Force 3GT but with speedboat style seats it was a back breaker in the wrong sea state, hated it in the Solent when I took it out once there, loved it in the waters around Oban as wasn't such short sharp chop.

Very well built little boat generally, built in 80's and early 90's I think
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Old 04 July 2023, 13:06   #6
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Anyone know much about this Flatacraft model?
Also after the company logo if anyone has the jpg
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Anyone know much about this Flatacraft model?
Also after the company logo if anyone has the jpg
I think the horsepower ratings are in the downloads section.
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Old 06 September 2024, 16:12   #8
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Hi all just about to look at a force 4 any tips on what to look for any tips thanks in advance
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Old 07 September 2024, 16:20   #9
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Yep had one many years ago with a 40hp mariner on the back
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