To plane or not to plane

[jlh4480]

Hey guys,

Recently I put a Tohatsu 6hp on my Bombard 10'. The first day, the 2 of us planed with no problem. Today, the boat would not plane. We had to be close to planing today since we were planing the other day. I am looking for thoughts on why we would not plane today, we had less weight, and also any suggestions on getting my inflatable on a plane. Maybe lifters?

Thanks

 

[kandil]

Re: To plane or not to plane

Try to move the weight to the front until you plane also make sure you have enough air in the tubes and the floor too.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: To plane or not to plane

Not enough horsepower to plane easily or reliably. Moving weigh around is your best bet. A Doelfin or tabs may help, but I doubt it. You need more ponies.

 

[kozi]

Re: To plane or not to plane

Try starting on wave :

Just before plane you make big wave, slow down and when back will go up on the wave WOT this may work

 

[Jdeagro]

Re: To plane or not to plane

Make sure the tubes and floor is hard. Watch the weight and read this thread - http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=314232

It will plane with tabs.

 

[jspringator]

Re: To plane or not to plane

Top off the tubes and floor, put weight in the front and try turning when tryng to get on plane.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: To plane or not to plane

I'm with weight distribution and sitting forward to get on plane and if still giving issues a 9.9 should take care of it.

 

[ntvinh986]

Re: To plane or not to plane

Hey guys,

Recently I put a Tohatsu 6hp on my Bombard 10'. The first day, the 2 of us planed with no problem. Today, the boat would not plane. We had to be close to planing today since we were planing the other day. I am looking for thoughts on why we would not plane today, we had less weight, and also any suggestions on getting my inflatable on a plane. Maybe lifters?

Thanks

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