A forum for small inflatables lets have a count.

[porah]

 On the thread [is a 15hp really to big for a fishduc2] there was a call for a seperate forum for small inflatables catR and catE . Please let us hear you opinions so that admin might take some numbers into consideration.

Come on guys , we must have enough okes out there.

 

[Lacost]

It could be interesting

I am in

Lacost

 

[Dorado75]

I am also in!!

 

1)Porah

2)Lacost

3)Dorado75

 

[MouseDog]

I'm also in, but what will we use to determine what is a "small" inflatable???

 

[Mike Pike]

True what would be a benchmark figure , 4m and less , up to 20 hp or less and what about small semi rigids ??

 

[Lacost]

These are all relevant questions

How small is small??

 

[Mike Pike]

Maybe 5m and less regardless of hp and design ,then it covers a wider range of semi's and inflatables.... ???

 

[MouseDog]

Maybe it should just be "Inflatable Boats"

 

[will101]

I agree - I would class small as something is non-trailered, i.e. the car-boot boats. Real boats; real skippers; can't talk with the offshore guys; can't talk with the paddleski guys!... what to do? GANG UP!

 

[Mike Pike]

i think u got to cover a wider base or guys are going to feel left out.. dunno  .??

 

[Lacost]

I agree with Mike Pike.

I am already starting to left out. lol

 

[will101]

OK, how about, if 4 guys can carry it into the water? Up to CatE.

 

[kirk]

i will join in have a 3,1m inflatable , 2hp motor, use it for kreefing and lagoon fishing.

fold upable etc.

 

[porah]

Ok guy lets say from 3m to 4.2m or 4.5 single motor From
2hp to 30hp
And by the way credit for this thread should go to Shearwater,Dorado75,will101 and wistler

 

[porah]

My boat is a 3.8 achilies, and its a complete foldup hypylon but I trailer it, I am to lazy to fold it out
every time. Also I can launch alone. I still think simi- rigids should be included as they have similar characateristics.

 

[porah]

Another thought maybe limit it inflatable craft witout consoles or jockey consoles.

 

[Lacost]

That's me out I have a 4.3 Gemini wave rider with a 85 Yammie and a center stand up console.

 

 

[Dorado75]

porah wrote:

Another thought maybe limit it inflatable craft witout consoles or jockey consoles.

Sounds like we will then have very specific criteria to be classed as small vessels, perhaps we just leave it as small inflatables and whoever feels like they fall into that category can post.........

 

[porah]

okay consoles are in

 

[porah]

all input so far;
small craft up to 4.5m ,single motors 2hp to 30hp
trailered or untrailered