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Post by slipperylimpet on Feb 21, 2009 6:00:39 GMT
Hi All,
I am looking at getting my first boat this year so have a few questions.
I have a 1.9L Diesil Front wheel drive car - would this be OK for launching and retreiving from slipways or do you need a 4WD? Looking at boat in the 14 to 18 foot range.
What are Sea Hogs like? Seen a few around and any comments on these boats would be good.
What's the best size engine for economy\speed trade off?
Cheers
Chris
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Post by abuc4 on Feb 21, 2009 6:14:53 GMT
dont need a 4wheel drive m8 car b fine,
sea hogs r ok 25hp 4stroke nice little starter combo.
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Post by cuckoo on Feb 21, 2009 12:17:21 GMT
Chris have a chat with scotty and look at his set up , he has a sea hog , im sure he wouldnt mind taking you out on her   |
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Post by slipperylimpet on Feb 21, 2009 12:25:03 GMT
Thought he sold his boat for a Kayak!
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Post by cuckoo on Feb 21, 2009 12:26:35 GMT
Though he sold his boat for a Kayak! No mate he sold his dinghy , he still has the shortie , cracking boat :catch: |
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Post by scotty on Feb 21, 2009 18:16:10 GMT
cris you have a PM!  |
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Post by snowy on Feb 22, 2009 14:13:24 GMT
Chris, the Sea Hogs are cracking boats. You would only need a 4x4 if the slip was exceptionally steep or covered in a loose or slippery surface.
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Post by slipperylimpet on Feb 22, 2009 18:48:59 GMT
Chris, the Sea Hogs are cracking boats. You would only need a 4x4 if the slip was exceptionally steep or covered in a loose or slippery surface. Thanks Snowy - going to be launching mostly from Lymington slipway, which looks an OK slipway, but not had a close inspection! Cheers Chris |
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Post by slipperylimpet on Feb 22, 2009 19:18:17 GMT
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Post by abuc4 on Feb 22, 2009 19:43:32 GMT
a fair price m8e go have a gander byers market so haggall
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Post by slipperylimpet on Feb 22, 2009 20:47:10 GMT
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Post by scotty on Feb 22, 2009 21:24:26 GMT
I'd got for the alaska mate ;D
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Post by kingfish33 on Feb 22, 2009 22:46:06 GMT
Lymington slipway is one of the best on the south coast, good luck with the new outfit.
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Post by snowy on Feb 23, 2009 8:20:15 GMT
The Alaska from the description will be a fairly old boat but if it has been well looked after that should not have much bearing on the matter. The sea hogs do slam a bit whilst the Alaska is more of a semi displacement so tends not to be so prone to this.
The hog will be more stable at anchor and a bit more stable at speed in calm conditions. However the Alaska will have the edge in a bit of a sea and has a better free board.
Swings and roundabouts really. If both were in similar condition then the engine might be my deciding factor.
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Post by slipperylimpet on Feb 23, 2009 19:32:06 GMT
The Alaska from the description will be a fairly old boat but if it has been well looked after that should not have much bearing on the matter. The sea hogs do slam a bit whilst the Alaska is more of a semi displacement so tends not to be so prone to this. The hog will be more stable at anchor and a bit more stable at speed in calm conditions. However the Alaska will have the edge in a bit of a sea and has a better free board. Swings and roundabouts really. If both were in similar condition then the engine might be my deciding factor. Thanks for advice Snowy, much appreciated. How do these boats compare to the predator 165? Cheers Chris |
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