Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

[lifeisfun]

Hi folks,
I asked this question before but need more help ...
My 12' inflatable with heavy 9.9 Suzuki 4 stoke is having hard time to plain with one person due to poor weight distribution.
Will this help ?

http://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/lifters/index.html

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

it's the same thing as trim tabs on a boat. use to lift the stearn, and stabilize the ride. it's got to help some to get the tail up. but i don't know if it's going to solve the problem totally. may have to get a big dog to ride in the bow.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

Thanks !
We got only miniature dachshund available

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

put your fuel tank in the front, and lean forward to the front when going on plain .... it is normal with any inflatable with tiller motor when driving with one person ..... yes the lifters will work but only to a certain extent ......

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

I'll try that.... will have to extend my fuel hose first

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

this would help you move forward, to balance the load.

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/102177

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

Thanks for the suggestion !
What would be better tiller extension,those trim tabs or something like this :
http://www.adventuremarine.net/stabilizer.cfm

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

i hate those things, but they might help. i'd try the cheapest first. DeeJay Cee is the inflatable man. i think it's going to take a combination, the tiller extension, and the tirm tabs, is my vote.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

I'm afraid that the front seat is way to the front to use it with the extender
See your self

 

[steelespike]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

You could mount a seat between the 2 seats just a simple board screwed or clamped in place.That would give you the whole length to adjust your weight.
It seems a ridged tiller extension would be easier to operate.
Move the tank and anything else up forward and you may be surprised at the improvement.
I think the stabilizer as a second choice.It seems those big tabs would get in the way too easily.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

Hmmm... the problem is that seats are hanging in brackets glued on the inflatable tube ...

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

nice inflatable, but I see your problem .... see pics always helps .... here is your cheapest option and it won't cost you a thing .... move all the weight to the front, fuel tank, gear ... all ..... then set your tilt lock pin on the motor on the highest position as possible, so the tilt is all the way up on the max ...... then what you do is run it and see how it goes, if it is too heigh move it one down, and then carry on like that till you problem is fixed, but from what I can see from your pic your trim is set too low, most definately .......

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

Deejaycee, wouldn't setting the tilt higher make the problem even worse ?
I will extend the fuel line and move the tank to the front.
Not much weight but every bit helps I guess.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

also try different methods of powering up, try it slowly, working up to speed, try it "0" to wot. you should find a happy spot.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

I don't see how the placement of the seats would affect installing one between the 2 seats.Just a simple board between the seats fastened at the seats.
It sure does seem that trimming out will make matters worse.But that does bring up a thought.If the motor is trimmed all the way in and still refuses the plane you could buy or make some wedges that when installed on the transom would give you more inward trim.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

just try it, but you must gun it at pull-away, then get the right setting by going down till it feels better ...... inflatables don't like an inward trim ...... check here, this is my inflatable in my avatar, trimed 2 from the top ......
and this motor is top heavy ..... puts out 44 kw ......

EDIT: I deleted my movie, don't wanto leave it available too long .....

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

it is not a movie clip, just pics that was shot in sequence pasted together as a movie ......

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

Thanks for all the responses !
I'll try it next week ( I pray for the ice to melt by then

 

[Jdeagro]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

The first Boat we designed Smart Tabs for was a 10.5 Inflatable with a 9.9 HP Nisson (88Lbs). seven years ago. see Smart tabs under this site or go to www.NauticusInc.com

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

do I see a transom extension on? or did you buy the boat like that?