Ribcraft 5.85 and Suzuki 175hp

Mrdeli · 06 April 2006, 20:07

Can anyone help predict what top end should be acheivable with a 175hp Suzuki and a Ribcraft 5.85?

The 5.85 is rated for 150, but i note the 175hp is the same weight.

Can anyone pass comment as to the quality of these boats and there handeling and ride in the rough?

Many thanks

MArk

simmons0 · 06 April 2006, 20:11

From my short trip out on a 5.85 the ride was fantastic, great rough weather boat.

If what you want to do is stick a huge engine on and go fast then its probably not the boat for you, they are great hulls for what they do, but arn't the fastest.

CJL · 06 April 2006, 20:17

50 - 52knots

CJL

Mrdeli · 06 April 2006, 20:23

Thanks guys.... maybe i need to look elsewhere.

Any chance of a comment on my 5 blade prop post under engines?

Cheers

MArk

Simon Hawkins · 07 April 2006, 08:42

I use to have a 5.85 Ribcraft with a 135. This would push along at 45 knots.

Richard B · 07 April 2006, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdeli

Can anyone pass comment as to the quality of these boats and there handeling and ride in the rough?

What is it you're looking for... speed? or rough weather handling? or both?

Mrdeli · 07 April 2006, 13:59

Yes, i'm afraid I'm looking for both...

Richard B · 07 April 2006, 14:27

Hmmm... bigger boat, or a hard boat, may be the answer!

Alan · 07 April 2006, 14:38

Its not just the weight, its also the power. By overpowering you are risk damaging the transom unless its beefed up. A 150hp on a 585 gives perfectly acceptable performance IMHO. If you want to go faster then as Richard says maybe buy a bigger boat!