A forum for small inflatables lets have a count.
- Thread starter porah
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Count me in too , 3.6 semi-rigid infanta , 15 hp tohatsu , trailered...nice part of this is its easily manageable for 1 person.. and no C of C required , no C of F as well , minimum saftey equipment required as per S.A.M.S.A , only used on inland waters and estuaries, xtras fitted to boat , centre storage box for fuel tank and other saftey equipment , and Stingray hydrofoils on motor to get on the plane quicker/minimise porpoising / bow-rise in choppy conditions and when out alone .
Hi guys
Count me in.
3.6m Buccaneer(2007). (Not the one in the avatar! That was the yellow submarine!
4hp Johnson (1964?), 8hp Yamaha (± '90) , 15hp Suzuki (± '85), current project -
4?hp Ailsa Craig motor (±'70) :kaykak Yes, they are all in perfect running order - except Ailsa Craig - in pieces now whilst I'm getting it back to original state. This is a hobby of mine.
Dian
Count me in.
3.6m Buccaneer(2007). (Not the one in the avatar! That was the yellow submarine!
4hp Johnson (1964?), 8hp Yamaha (± '90) , 15hp Suzuki (± '85), current project -
4?hp Ailsa Craig motor (±'70) :kaykak Yes, they are all in perfect running order - except Ailsa Craig - in pieces now whilst I'm getting it back to original state. This is a hobby of mine.
Dian
Shearwater
New member
You can definitely count me in!
What about making it just about inflatables? The majority of inflatables are Cat E or D and don't venture far out. Then it can be regardless of size or engine power. Like I said in the other forum, my 4m semi-rigid with 15hp doesn't fit in anywhere - too big for the kayaking forum and too small for the offshore one.
What about making it just about inflatables? The majority of inflatables are Cat E or D and don't venture far out. Then it can be regardless of size or engine power. Like I said in the other forum, my 4m semi-rigid with 15hp doesn't fit in anywhere - too big for the kayaking forum and too small for the offshore one.
shagnrelease
Sealiner
hey guys, at running the risk of getting shot down why the need for a seperate forum? surely the boating forum on sealine should cover all aspects of powered boats, including the inflatables, tinny's, dinghys and offshore craft? A boater generally has a passion for all aspects of boating and PWC'S and I am sure we can all learn from all the various facets on the boating forum?
Do you not think that you may dilute the boating forum into having 2 seperate forums with not a lot of activity on either?
just my bit.
Do you not think that you may dilute the boating forum into having 2 seperate forums with not a lot of activity on either?
just my bit.
Shearwater
New member
shagnrelease wrote:
I hear what you say but don't think it will dilute the other forums. Look at the freshwater section. There are forums on individual fish species, LTB, etc. I just wonder if instead of a forum on inflatables (which I think is warrented) there was one exclusively for inshore fishing. The boats would normally be of the smaller types as is. The focus could be estuary, harbour and say fishing within a mile or so of the coast.
I still think though that inflatables represent a huge percentage of the boats owned by Sealiners.
I hear what you say but don't think it will dilute the other forums. Look at the freshwater section. There are forums on individual fish species, LTB, etc. I just wonder if instead of a forum on inflatables (which I think is warrented) there was one exclusively for inshore fishing. The boats would normally be of the smaller types as is. The focus could be estuary, harbour and say fishing within a mile or so of the coast.
I still think though that inflatables represent a huge percentage of the boats owned by Sealiners.
shagnrelease
Sealiner
hey Shearwater, I Think having an inshore section would make more sense, that would work.
Shearwater
New member
Shearwater
New member
porah wrote:
The LTB forum is freshwater fishing and the Offshore forum is just that - offshore. Look, I think a forum for inflables is a good idea. There are so many facets regarding inflatables not really applicable to your normal skiboat, e.g. repairing, maintenance, engines, etc. The only thing is that the fishing style is basically the same as per fishing off any boat really. And if there is a forum for the jetskis there can be one for the inflatables as well.
The LTB forum is freshwater fishing and the Offshore forum is just that - offshore. Look, I think a forum for inflables is a good idea. There are so many facets regarding inflatables not really applicable to your normal skiboat, e.g. repairing, maintenance, engines, etc. The only thing is that the fishing style is basically the same as per fishing off any boat really. And if there is a forum for the jetskis there can be one for the inflatables as well.
Shearwater wrote:
Agreed, for instance we fall into a a grey area between LTB and Offshore and i want to start doing some fishing/boating on dams in the Gauteng area , who do you hook up with ? , its not a bassboat but can be used as one ..its also not a float tube or a very small inflatable with a trolling motor , see what i mean .. ??
The small inflatable is a very versatile craft with its own peculiar traits,and therefore like Jetskis and paddle ski's ,in my humble opinion it deserves its own forum.A lot of fellows I know live up country and use them for fresh and saltwater. For reasons that(1) its easy to transport or trailer.(2)its low operating cost.(3)its easy to change motors, if you have more than one,smaller for inland, larger for sea and surf.
On the otherhand you cannot mount all the toys on a small duck that you could on a larger boat, you carry less crew, sometimes you are on your own. It is a category of it's own
On the otherhand you cannot mount all the toys on a small duck that you could on a larger boat, you carry less crew, sometimes you are on your own. It is a category of it's own
