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  1. gwozhog

    The ultimate dinghy outboard

    After watching this video I'm now convinced that the 18hp Tohatsu is the greatest outboard ever built for inflatables. My 15hp Yamaha could never plane this many people. This outboard checks in at only 82 pounds so is very portable. Makes me think this engine is probably putting out closer to...
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    achilles sg124 repairs

    Found a 2010 achilles that is need of repairs. It does not leak but the seems are coming apart in a few places. Is this one for the pros or a DIY REPAIR.
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    Mercury 380hd

    Anyone own a Mercury 380hd made of hypalon. Doing so research on the boat it is made out of T20 Achilles hypalon that is 1.1mm thick. I believe that is the thickest hypalon they make. The boat comes with an aluminum floor and has a 10 year warranty. I found a new 2014 at defender* for 2700...
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    Is it safe to fish with a grenade on an inflatable.

    Lets find out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6X92PzMBSg
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    Aluminum floor problems

    So the aluminum floor is held together with pot rivets on the bottom of my Achilles. Everywhere the rivets touches is causing chaffing. They are just not smooth enough. Very disappointing. I even had a hole where the floor presses on the transom last month. I installed a dowel rod in the channel...
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    Zodiac mk1 classic vs 304 cadet solid

    Was wandering the main difference between the two boats. They are both around 11ft and made of pvc. The cadet has 20 inch pontoons. And the classic has 17 inch. Is the classic pvc thicker and a much better quality boat. Price difference is double between the two. Also how would the pvc hold up...
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    Anyone else own 2 inflatables

    The one thing I missed about selling my ski boat was the ability to load up 8-10 people for a fun afternoon. My Achilles is just 2 small to load up more than 4. I'm fine with that because I wanted something very light and portable. I have recently picked up a second engine for salt water and...
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    Yamaha 15hp enduro parts

    I have a recently aquired a 2006 yamaha 15hp enduro 2stroke. I understand they were only sold in the carribean. Does anyone know who has parts available. I cant find any websites or any information. Sure someone in the USA is stocking parts for this engine. any help would be aprreciated.
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    The official Achilles Inflatable boat picture thread.

    If you got an Achilles that your proud of this is the place to post a pic. This is my SPD-310 on the San Jacinto river
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    This is why I own an inflatable!

    Lake buchanan in central texas has been in a drought for quite a few years now. there are some beautiful waterfalls located on the Colorado river 1/2 mile up where the river feeds into the lake. They have been ineccessable for last 3 years. We had a little bit of rain in May that opened up the...
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    8hp Yamaha 2 stroke won't start after being transported on its side

    So I store my 2 stroke engine on a stand upright. I have started it on the stand first pull all week. Today I transported the motor to the river on the its side tiller down and when I got in the water it would not start. I checked spark and it was getting spark. It however was not getting any...
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    Registration stickers. There has to be a better way!

    A few years ago I had some clear vinyl sowed over some 1100 denier pvc on 3 sides. I then slid the sticker inside the clear pocket and glued it to the boat. Has anyone come up with a better way. I see weaver makes the 3" by 3" rubber pockets but I can't see a sticker lasting long on a rubber...
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    8hp Yamaha 2 stroke excessive vibration or normal?

    This is an 06 mother with maybe one hour of use total. It was only used once then put away for nine years. I cranked it up and she shakes pretty bad. I have never owned a two stroke so I don't know what is normal. If I gun it and return to neutral quickly it runs flawlessly it just shakes in...
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    Which Achilles is best with no trailer?

    Greetings my blow up buddies I have traveled 300 hours on my mastercraft in the last 2 years and sold it for my true obsession in life (SIB's). I have now got my hands on a later model 8hp yamaha 2stroke and it needs a home. Due to back issues I have narrowed it down to the Achilles lex96 wood...
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    My kaboat sprung a leak so its time pack it up.

    Well guys its been a fun year but my kaboat sprung a leak and its to big of a pain in the butt to fix. I decided this week to call it quits on inflatables. I realize I bought a cheap inflatable but I just cant get myself to buy and expensive hypalon boat and see it ruined by the first tree stump...
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    What is the newest yamaha 15hp or 25hp 2 stroke that you have seen here in the USA

    So i was wandering if anyone has a 2010 or newer yamaha 2 stroke in the 15hp or 25hp. Im on a quest for both for the last year they were made for the USA Market. What is the newest you own or have seen? So far the newest I have come across is DEC 08 in the 25hp.
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    Anyone buy from tigharmarine?

    So when I google achilles inflatables this website tigharmarine.com out of Indonesia pulls up on the first or second search page. They are selling achilles inflatables for about half of what they sell for in the states. There web site is very impressive but they only accept western union or bank...
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    Is the 25hp yamaha 2stroke the top motor to buy in its class

    I have a chance to buy an 08 yamaha 2 stroke that has never been used for 3200 bucks. I think it is more than the owner paid for it 5 years ago from the dealer. Is this motor that much better than any four stroke motor than I can buy today. The most enticing thing for me is the low weight of the...
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    Converting 25hp 2 stroke long shaft to a short shaft.

    I managed to buy a brand new unused 2008 25hp yamaha 2 stroke long shaft. Is it possible to convert it to a short shaft.
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    Is a quality inflatable worth the cost.

    I have always preferred buying quality because I am a firm believer that you never get more than what you pay for. I have been looking at the achilles sgx122 which will set me back about 4k. What really has my cogs turning is that in 10 years the boat will probably have a resale of 300 bucks...
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