Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision :)

[wbeaton]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

I'd try to set the anti-cavitation plate to even with or less than 1" below the bottom of the boat. However, 2" is probably not the problem. The bow is going to jump. It is afterall just a rubber bag of air with a motor. It sounds to me like it is behaving pretty much like any other inflatable I've used except it should plane a little easier when you are alone.

Moving your body forward as you steadily accelerate should bring the bow down quickly. Could be that I'm heavier than you (210lbs) and my weight drops the bow faster. When you are alone in the boat, try sitting as far forward as you can when you start out and move back once you plane out. Also pack all your gear and fuel tank in the bow when you are alone.

I tried to look at your boat, but I can only see the front page. The boat on the homepage looks good. Are you from the province of Ontario or one of the many towns called Ontario?

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

Yes, I'm from Eastern Ontario Canada
here is picture of the actual boat I have with smaller 2HP Honda outboard

I'll try your tips next time I'll be out on the river ...getting cold here but I hope I can make one more fishing trip

 

[wbeaton]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

Wow! A 9 hp should make that thing fly!

I didn't realise just how big a difference 2' makes on an inflatable. I now suggest easing into the throttle (while leaning forward) until the boat holds at that point just before it planes then give it full throttle as fast as you can and it should kick the bow down.

Too bad you are so far away. I'd have taken a look at it for you. Nice part of the world your in. I'm from north of Kingston and considering a transfer to Ottawa.

Good Luck.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

Thanks
Can't wait for spring ... this past Saturday at 7AM was +1C and we were shivering and this is getting very unpleasant ...I bet that the fish can feel it on the end of my line 8)

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

You want the cavitation plate somewhere between 1/2" above the bottom to 2" above the bottom on an inflatable for normal pleasure operation.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

deejaycee do you have problem to plane the inflatable ? I tested the motor today and it works great but I need to have someone to sit all the way to the front of the inflatable to get it plain. ( Once there, virtually no power is needed to keep it plaining)

Thanks

Inflatables do plane with a bit of difficulty, when you sit all the way in the back, I just leave my fuel tank in the front of my small inflatable and lean all the way to the front when going on plane (you'll get use to it) .... with an inflatable that small you don't have to worry about the height of the motor, just set the tilt pin lock in a postion most comfortable for a smooth ride ..... have fun ...

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision

Thanks guys !