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Old 05-04-2008, 01:56 AM   #1
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how fast do outboards go?

Hi Guys,

I am new here

I am very glad that i found these forums

I got some questions that i hope you can please answer

I am looking to buy a brand new inflatable or a RIB and looking to get an outboard, how many MPH does say a 2HP outboard go?

How much does say a 1HP outboard go when moving say 1 person of 80KG?

I heard you can now get electric powered outboards, are they any good, fast?

One other thing, with a RIB do you inflate them yourself? Or is that only with inflatables.

You know in whitewater rafting are those boats inflatables or RIBS?

I am looking to buy brand new only.

Really, i only want either of these boats for moving in calm water, up and down a bay, probably max 30 miles each way, and only want to go at a speed around fifteen miles, and carry 5-8 passengers.

If you can please get back to me with some answers, sorry if i asked a lot,

any help much appreciated

Many many thanks
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Old 05-04-2008, 07:59 AM   #2
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:37 AM   #3
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What's that supposed to mean

Can someone give me a reply please
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What's that supposed to mean

Can someone give me a reply please
you'll get much more info on your requirements here.... http://www.rib.net

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Old 05-04-2008, 01:59 PM   #5
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you'll get much more info on your requirements here.... http://www.rib.net

You will have a job the site has been down for a couple of days

Not that I ever go there
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:24 PM   #6
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Tell me about it ..
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Hi Guys,

I am new here

I am very glad that i found these forums

I got some questions that i hope you can please answer

I am looking to buy a brand new inflatable or a RIB and looking to get an outboard, how many MPH does say a 2HP outboard go?

How much does say a 1HP outboard go when moving say 1 person of 80KG?

I heard you can now get electric powered outboards, are they any good, fast?

One other thing, with a RIB do you inflate them yourself? Or is that only with inflatables.

You know in whitewater rafting are those boats inflatables or RIBS?

I am looking to buy brand new only.

Really, i only want either of these boats for moving in calm water, up and down a bay, probably max 30 miles each way, and only want to go at a speed around fifteen miles, and carry 5-8 passengers.

If you can please get back to me with some answers, sorry if i asked a lot,

any help much appreciated

Many many thanks
Contact the boat builder! That will be your best source for info. 1-2HP?? Your kidding right?
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Hi Guys,

I am new here

I am very glad that i found these forums

I got some questions that i hope you can please answer

I am looking to buy a brand new inflatable or a RIB and looking to get an outboard, how many MPH does say a 2HP outboard go?

How much does say a 1HP outboard go when moving say 1 person of 80KG?

I heard you can now get electric powered outboards, are they any good, fast?

One other thing, with a RIB do you inflate them yourself? Or is that only with inflatables.

You know in whitewater rafting are those boats inflatables or RIBS?

I am looking to buy brand new only.

Really, i only want either of these boats for moving in calm water, up and down a bay, probably max 30 miles each way, and only want to go at a speed around fifteen miles, and carry 5-8 passengers.

If you can please get back to me with some answers, sorry if i asked a lot,

any help much appreciated

Many many thanks
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Old 06-04-2008, 12:13 AM   #9
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Hi guys,

Many thanks for your reply

I have been looking at some of those ribs

I tried registering to the forums at ribnet but there site is down i guess for site maintenance.

I have been doing some research, i noticed that an outboard to move a long five people you will need a 30-35HP, do you know how many miles per hour you would be getting with five people on board with say a 30HP.

My plan is actually to have either a rib, pontoon or inflatable that can carry ten passengers moving at 15 miles per hour. What kind of setup would be safe, reliable, and cheap?

TIA
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can anyone please give me some answers

Many thanks in advance
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Old 06-04-2008, 06:44 PM   #11
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Hell 8-10 people is this a commercial venture?

If its a RIB I would think a 750 to 900 with a min 90hp O/B. New you must be looking at around £28- 35K.

Sounds from you're knowledge like you need to go and speek with a boat dealer and look over boats that meet your needs.

Seriously - Don't go out to sea with 1 or 2 hp on tap and definately do not take anyone with you if you ever think it a good idea !!!!! With tide and wind you 'will' be going backwards.
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Hell 8-10 people is this a commercial venture?

If its a RIB I would think a 750 to 900 with a min 90hp O/B. New you must be looking at around £28- 35K.

Sounds from you're knowledge like you need to go and speek with a boat dealer and look over boats that meet your needs.

Seriously - Don't go out to sea with 1 or 2 hp on tap and definately do not take anyone with you if you ever think it a good idea !!!!! With tide and wind you 'will' be going backwards.


750 to a 900 won't be moving much with a 90hp and 10 people in it!

Rib.net is back online. Pop over and ask some questions.
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:25 PM   #13
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I haven't got a RIB I've got 135hp and I don't carry 10 people - I am therefore guessing!!
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:28 PM   #14
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thanks for the replies

What is a 750-900
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7.5 metre & 9 metre length overall. You will need the deck area to get this number of seats in. Plus each person will need an expensive lifejacket.
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See boatmad does give sound advice... Roofer said try fibnet and I see they have taken up the challenge after you posted their, although I prefer to call it PUMP MY RIDE
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keep me posted how you get on boatyman! I'm looking to acheive similar miracles this season with my boat with similar horsepower. Only I'm planning to travel a little further. Seems to be a lack of crap outboards on the market and charter opportunities here so I'm off to ferret pastures new where I can relax well out of reach of the MCA.
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