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What size outboard?

cverlaque — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:50:16 GMT

Yes, we have the wing that bolts on the skeg and envelops the prop. Helps some with getting on a plane, but great to protect the prop from rocks. Have had mine since 1996 and would not be without it.

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peterhoggins — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:20:22 GMT

Thanks - can 't beat more HP!

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Nimue — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 13:58:01 GMT

Hi As we said we have a 9 Foot AB Light, which is fiberglass not aluminium. Before we had the 8 which has smaller tubes, which gave a rough unstable ride. Has any one used the wings that are bolted on the shaft of a outboard? Are they worth it? Regards Michael & Anne

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cverlaque — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 11:25:33 GMT

On I Wanda we have a 10.6 AB with a 15 Yamaha. We do not find the 15. Adequate for 4 persons. However, previously we had a 18 tohatsu. You would not believe the change 3 more hp did. We could plane with 5 pob. The 10.6 is a double bottom rib.

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peterhoggins — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:20:24 GMT

Thanks very much - I 'll drop him a line.

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Nimue — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:26:48 GMT

Hi Yes we did and we e-mailed Jakeil Cartwright Unit Sales Harbourside Marine Ltd. East Bay St. Ph: 393-0262 Fax: 394-7659 P.O Box N4867 www.hbsmarine.com Yamaha Outboards//Waverunners//Scooters//Generators Boston Whaler//Contender//Angler//Sundance Skiff “Your #1 Sales and Service Provider” You can give a deposit to hold the engine and they have a 4% credit card charge. So worth paying cash and they delivered to the marina. If you need more info please e-mail, nimue44ATgmail.com Regards Michael

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peterhoggins — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:21 GMT

Hi Michael and Anne Thanks for your post. We 've come to the conclusion that we 'll do the same thing. Did you get it in Nassau?

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peterhoggins — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:12 GMT

Hi Michael and Anne Thanks for your post. We 've come to the conclusion that e 'll do the same thing. Did you get it in Nassau?

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Nimue — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:10:43 GMT

Hi We bought a new 15 hp Two Stroke short shaft Yamaha in the Bahamas last year and use it on a 9 foot AB dinghy. It plane 's well with three, but have yet to try with four. We do think it will when the conditions are okay. Regards Michael & Anne

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BadgersSett — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:59:20 GMT

Hello Peter Just a heads up. A friend has an 11ft AB with a 15hp, but he had to buy a long shaft, as the short was just that. However, the long was a little too long, so he had to add a piece to the top of the transom. More fun! Cheers Ken

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peterhoggins — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 22:27:45 GMT

Hi Ken It was from you I learnt the 5Hp/person rule! Our friends have a 11ft with 15HP and with a bit of crew involvement we managed to get it skimming. I shall continue to research. Thanks.

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BadgersSett — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 19:22:28 GMT

We have a 15hp 2 stroke on Badgers Sett 's 9ft Rib. It will plane with 3 people but not with 4. The longer hull may help you, but I would check before buying. Good luck.

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peterhoggins — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 12:02:40 GMT

How sad is this! I 'm answering my own question. I have spoken to shops and suppliers and they recommend a 10HP o/b for a 3.2m RIB, but it won 't have enough power to get it on the plane with 4 adults onboard. To do this you need a 20HP 4-stroke. (The Yamaha 15HP and 20HP weigh the same). ....of course I could go to Nassau and buy a brand new 15HP 2-stroke!

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peterhoggins — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 17:36:24 GMT

In the near future I shall need to upgrade my dinghy. I plan to buy a small RIB - about 11 feet or a bit less. I need it to plane e with 4 average size adults on board. Ideally I like to put a 15HP 2-stroke on the back, but this is not going to be possible these days. Four-strokes are quite a bit heavier so the question is does anyone have experience with a 4 stroke that would do this job? My thoughts are that a 10HP would be a bit too small but a 15HP might be a bit too heavy.