Dinghy decisions ??? Any help appreciated....
Submitted by Wookie84 on Fri, 2014-08-15 19:35
Hey fellas am looking to buy a new dinghy , i am governed buy a new 15 hp merc ss, I was lookin at the bluefin 3.8 varmint, but then the sea jay 3.85 angler has much deeper sides at 900 mm deep, there is also the tomahawk Wicht has deeper sides
solly
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3.79 sea sprite stacer
good honest boat that is bigger than most with great stability
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Swompa
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I have an Allycraft 3.95 for
I have an Allycraft 3.95 for sale with a 20 hp mariner on the back...
Boydy
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Recommendations
Hey mate I have the Sea Jay 3.95 Angler and run a 2 stroke 25 Merc on it.
It is a big 12 footer (beam & depth more ribs) and to be honest I recon you would be under done with a 15hp.
If you have any way of up grading your engine size I can thoroughly recommend the Sea Jay Angler as a very sea worthy tinny having owned it from new for 10years with no problems.
Edit: Just re read, should have said 13 footer. Fat fingers on the phone.
Wookie84
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Mate do you have 3.85
Mate do you have 3.85 angler? I didn't think it came in 3.95?? Anyway what about the 3.75 is rec 15 hrs and 88 mm depths so not losing much there depth wise....the 3.85 is rec 20 hsp so was hoping a 15 wasn't going underpowered hmmmmmmm... Thanks for the feed back too,good to hear about the seajay, I will check the stacker out too solly
Boydy
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100%
3.95
But I have owned it for 10 years so not sure if the size has changed in new models.
Also I will add with the 25hp I can run 4 guys on board, with surf boards around in 3+ meters of swell into a line up.
I prefer to be over gunned than under done and floundering.
Wookie84
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The 399 stacer looks the
The 399 stacer looks the goods solly I will compare specs with the seajay
Wookie84
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Yer spot on there boydy
Yer spot on there boydy might go touch smaller to stay powered, but not to small haha, will only b me or 2 blokes max..
Devo1965
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+ 1 for 3.9m & 25hp
Was going to give a spool on versatility of 3.9m and 25hp but looks like you have the 15hp motor already and are replacing the boat. Still good fishing and trips to be found and as you stated with max of 2 people and keeping the weight down should be a good deal. also very cheep to maintain and run.
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red dawn
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If you already have
a 15 hp engine I'd stick with 12 ft (3.7 m) I had a 3.75 Quintrex Dart for a few years with a Yamaha 15 and it was great for two people. The depth is still 0.86 which was fine. No problem going a few k's offshore either on the right day!
Wookie84
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I'm still think the 3.85
I'm still think the 3.85 would b ok for just me, or maybe one more bloke, it's ownly 6 kilos heavier than the 3.75 , just looking at the photos the 3.85 looks so much bigger and better in the water... Thoughts ?? am I pushing that much with a 15 hp?
red dawn
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I imagine the 3.85
would be ok with 15, though the recommended hp is 20. Though it's only 6 kg heavier, it is also 10 cm wider. That's all good, but it means it will have a little more drag through the water. It does look like a nice size though!
EricBananaMan
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Tinnie
How soon are you looking to buy? The mandurah boat show is in October. Maybe go for a wander around and compare tinnies? Just a thought.
dano83
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A bluefin outlaw 4m weighs
A bluefin outlaw 4m weighs 110 kg rated 15 to 30 hp I got mine as it's lighter than all the others as I roof top it .. it's only 2mm hull but built tough
Wookie84
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Yer good idea Eric I will, @
Yer good idea Eric I will, @ gyprock it's good to know it's still rated for a 15 - 30 but long shaft , I'm short shaft, lighter than all the others for the 4 mtr range??