In reply to Post #30
I think I paid about £50 in The Tackle Box. It makes a big difference, but it's not magic! 40 yards through thick weed is a big ask. It works better if you go flat out and with a bit of pace behind you you'd probably get through.
Travelling 40 yards I would just look for a route round where the weed is thinner. If it's really that thick I lift the prop, stand towards the front and use an oar to paddle. You see the holes better at the leisurely speed too.
I think I paid about £50 in The Tackle Box. It makes a big difference, but it's not magic! 40 yards through thick weed is a big ask. It works better if you go flat out and with a bit of pace behind you you'd probably get through.
Travelling 40 yards I would just look for a route round where the weed is thinner. If it's really that thick I lift the prop, stand towards the front and use an oar to paddle. You see the holes better at the leisurely speed too.
In reply to Post #31
Thank you for getting back to me, appreciated. Yeah, just some decent improvement is what I'm after... I use a similar technique in gathering a bit of speed and then lifting the motor at the last second to “freewheel” through... Can be such a pain at times and obviously leaning off the back of the boat to clear it isn't the best... Be nice to just go through at a slower speed as it's more stealthy, plus you miss less... Oars are great when it's flat but not so easy in a big blow when loaded with kit...
Thank you for getting back to me, appreciated. Yeah, just some decent improvement is what I'm after... I use a similar technique in gathering a bit of speed and then lifting the motor at the last second to “freewheel” through... Can be such a pain at times and obviously leaning off the back of the boat to clear it isn't the best... Be nice to just go through at a slower speed as it's more stealthy, plus you miss less... Oars are great when it's flat but not so easy in a big blow when loaded with kit...
Is a 40lb thrust too weak for a 2.7m inflatable?
In reply to Post #33
Depends where you'll use it. You'd be fine on any lake in this country.
Depends where you'll use it. You'd be fine on any lake in this country.
In reply to Post #34
Yeah not on any Goliath lakes. 60 acre lake potentially a 90 in the future with a medium barrow load of gear. Also will use it to have a leisurely stroll down a river with the mrs. Be ok for that?
Yeah not on any Goliath lakes. 60 acre lake potentially a 90 in the future with a medium barrow load of gear. Also will use it to have a leisurely stroll down a river with the mrs. Be ok for that?