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Inflatable Boat.

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Hi

I'm looking to get an inflatable boat and outboard for some spearfishing trips, probably this boat, I need a fully collapsable one that can easily fit in to my camper:-

Excel Inflatable Boats - Quality Inflatable Boats Online

And I wanted some adivice on engine size that you guys think would be suitable. It'll mainly be used for trips around coastal waters and some inshore river use. Unfortunately my only experience of boats has been of those with inboard engines.

Thanks.
 

I have my old inflatable in my shed you can have for a lot less than a new one if you want it. A few patches on it but stays inflated for about a week before it needs repumping....it's old, but does the job and takes up to a 25hp engine....send me a private messgae me if you're interested.
 
a thing to look for when buying an overboard engine is to look for oil spots on water surface. spots are a very good sign of worn/ old engine. oil spots come from cooling water, from oil and/ or fuel of course. the reason for spots are worn rings, seals etc. + thay pollute the environment
long or short shaft is your decision. of course you can make it short/ long when you like.
 
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Go for the biggest engine that the boat will take and go for oooohhhhh shit its out of control moment, its great just ask Stuckinsurrey or Glowworm.roflrofl
If it was me mate i'd plum for the 10hp on that size boat, i reckon it'll do all you need it to do and do it safely
 
My boat is just shade smaller than the one you are looking at and I use a 15 on it. With the whole family (2 adults, 3 kids) in it will cruise along nicely at 15-16 knots if the sea is reasonably calm. I'm sure 10hp would also do a pretty good job but I wouldn't want to go very far out to sea with less than 15hp though as I have occasionally really appreciated having some power in reserve when dealing with bigger waves or adverse tidal streams.
 
foxfish said:
with a 5hp that will manage about 14 knots.
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come on 5hp can't make 14knots. a sailing cruiser of 8m can make cca 7knots with 14hp. of course it depends on hull design, propeller, current, wind etc. Engines with max. 10hp are toys that parents buy to their kids. the only good thing of such an engine is light weight and that's about it.
 
Karletto, if you follow the link I posted you can find some Figures there is also some info on the Porta boat on db, I will have a look after work. I think the polythene boat weights 36kg & has a pretty much flat bottom.
 
The weight of a boat isn't the only, or most important thing about it's speed or size of engine you need. The shape and length is. 'Displacement' of water is what it's all about. I'm no expert (Almostafish - you're bound to know more than me!). There is a calculation that can be used, no idea what it is though! Most new boats come with a max. engine size it will take (before it sinks ) so I'd not worry about all the maths...just get the biggest engine suggested for the boat (like Podge said). Stick it on an go catch some fish and have fun! I just know my14ft inflatable had a 25hp on the back of it and did about 18knots.....on a side note always a good idea to have some sort of communication, for saftey, on any boat. I have a hand held radio for mine, but a mobile phone in a water proof container would do the job. A good anchor, with a long enough anchor chain is always a good investment as well....I found mine in 30ft of water, took some getting up mind you as it was well stuck....
 
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