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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 17:06

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9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

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Posted By blootac

I've realised that over the course of the day. I...

I've realised that over the course of the day. I should stop trying to have one thing that does everything well, it isn't going to happen.

Thank you all for the discussion. It's given me things...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 12:00

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

Yeah it's a compromise. I've grown up with Avon...

Yeah it's a compromise.
I've grown up with Avon Rovers R330 and R310 but I slipped three discs in my neck in May when I lifted the outboard awkwardly out of the car so I've decided to get a small...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 10:49

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

Fenlander, I've got my eye on a Highfield...

Fenlander,
I've got my eye on a Highfield CL380, not quite a SIB in that it won't collapse but still has wheels so can be wheeled up a beach, plus the 15 deg deadrise should make quite an...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 09:29

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

The move to the 4 stroke was purely to do with...

The move to the 4 stroke was purely to do with the perception of a more reliable engine (despite being more complicated) plus being backed by a warranty and further complicated by the low...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 08:49

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

Ah, sorry, I didn't specify in my original post....

Ah, sorry, I didn't specify in my original post. I'm looking to replace with a brand new 4 stroke (only as new 2 strokes aren't available new anymore)

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 08:41

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

The tohatsu website, and yes, new 4 strokes ...

The tohatsu website, and yes, new 4 strokes
Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard (https://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/9_8_4st.html)
Tohatsu 15hp 4-stroke outboard (https://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/15_4st.html)

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 08:21

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

Thanks Fenlander, That's very much the...

Thanks Fenlander,
That's very much the conclusion I'd come to.
The Tohatsu 9.8 is very light because it's an upgraded 8, whereas the 15 is a crippled 20.
The dry weight for the 9.8 is 37KG vs 52KG...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 October 2014, 07:59

Replies: 20

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

Views: 4,170

Posted By blootac

9.8 or 15 outboard dilemma

I've currently got an Avon 310, old style with ply floorboards and inflatable keel. It's rated for 10hp max and is very very rarely used with <2 people.

It's currently got a 9.9 Johnson on the...

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