Help me with a decision please

[andy6.3]

I need a inflatable boat for inshore use and also for lake use. I had a chat with a boat broker who sugested a zodiac caribe inflatable how good are these. What other good boats could I get that are inflatable. the reason I need it for lake use is I do marine modelling in particular fast electric boats when they flip it is sensible to go and get it with another boat

 

[JB]

Re: Help me with a decision please

You would have to look a long time to find a better inflatable than a Zodiac.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Help me with a decision please

Might look up "deejaycee". He races them in the ocean off the coast of So. Africa; posts pics of his stunts here that he does with his.

If anyone knows he surely should.

Mark

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Help me with a decision please

hahahaha .... glad to hear you have confidence in me Mark I appreciate that ... zodiac inflatables are good quality inflatables ... for what you wanto use it for .... if you are looking for a zodiac with centre console that is slightly expensive on a trailer I would suggest the zodiac futura, and if you looking for a cheaper more compact inflatable with a tiller-arm outboard I would suggest a zodiac classic or zodiac zoom that you can fold up and fit in the back of a car .... I would say about 3 - 3,5 meter with about 15 - 30hp ..... here is a link so you can go have a look .... http://www.zodiacmarineusa.com/products/sportboats.html ..... I hope that helps ..

 

[bjcsc]

Re: Help me with a decision please

Although your question has been thoroughly answered, I'm curious about the model boats you're building. What's the scale? Tunnel hulls? How fast is fast? Any pictures?

 

[andy6.3]

Re: Help me with a decision please

my model boats here goes 1 graupner taifun hydroplane lots of pics of those on the net it has a 700 motor running 12 cells around 30-35 MPH est. Aquacraft top speed2 with os engine not assembled yet a Tunnel hull dave franks oberto. being a sod to build. on order a climate boatworks martrix ultra rigger will have a mega 22/20/2 motor driving a 35mm prop with a hacker master 77 speed con and race packs. Thinking about getting the Dumas hawk rigger 3.5 with an os 21 producing just over 2 HP I think

 

[JB]

Re: Help me with a decision please

Huh?? What's that in English, Andy??

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Help me with a decision please

Thanks Jay. I knew we could count on you. d

Mark

 

[Jdeagro]

Re: Help me with a decision please

Caribe is a different company from Zodiac. They make lower priced Hypolon boats in South America.

 

[rottenray6402]

Re: Help me with a decision please

I can hear the snickers already but if you are looking for a boat that is light, inexpensive, and easy to inflate I recommend Sea Eagle. They are a quality boat for the money and would work well for the model thing. 8)

 

[andy6.3]

Re: Help me with a decision please

acient marineer

Huh?? What's that in English, Andy??

what part do you mean what would you like me to clarify

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Help me with a decision please

eveything from my to think lol.

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Help me with a decision please

JB,

He's got a hydroplane model boat with a 300 (Size) electric motor powered by 12 "C" Cell batteries (Most likely Nicad batteries).

The other is a ActionCraft tunnel hull powered by an OS max marine two stroke engine.

The third boat is a boatworks martrix ultra rigger (dont know any details) with two electric motors and a fancy electronic speed controller and a 35mm propeller and fast discharge battery packs for extra speed.

And he'd like to get a Dumas hawk rigger 3.5 with an OS max .21 Cubic Inch two stroke producing around 2 horse power at around 15,000 - 20,000 RPM.


YEA I FINALLY GOT TO SCHOOL JB!!!!!!

Richard