have a prop shop put a double cup in the prop and it will stop any slipping or cavitation - I bought a 22-footer in mid 80's with two 15-inch motors on a 20-inch transom set wide - it took three trips to the shop to find the correct pitch - the second cup is the same as adding 1 pitch to the prop - you can move a prop back or forward two pitch's without hurting it and it is a lot cheaper than buying new ones - this was with Aluminum but you can do it with Stainless Steel as well -
Hi, thanks for your helpful videos! I bought more or less the same boat this year and your previous videos helped a lot for my decision to decide for the 480 from Alibaba. We already used it in different condirions in the Adriatic sea. This boat is great value for the money and my experiences are quite the same. Teak floor is fantastic! However I wonder how you prevent water geting into the cockpit via the outflow tubes under the rear seat when there are more than two people on board. Any advices are very much apreciated. Kind regards from Austria
Glad that you too have had a good experience with these boats. Yes my cockpit floods too when stationary or at very low speeds. I had considered fitting valves to the drain tubes, but as a temporary measure just used bungs in the drain holes in these situations. This temporary solution has become a permanent one now though and is working fine.
Hello Boatman I got your information about the producer in the description,that is Qingdao yacht industry & trade but when I enquired I received a mail from Shadong Rebo boat co ltd is the same producer,organization?,I dont want to be scammed
@massimoneri4669 I’ve dropped the manufacturer a message and they’ve confirmed that they have two outlets on AliBaba and this is one of them. So this is the same manufacturer, the person I dealt with there is called Claire Claire, she’s very helpful.
I actually think a long shaft would do much better on this boat, and I’ve investigated an extension plate and new driveshaft for my engine but not economical. A 20 inch shaft is ok though, just not perfect.
Great review! Any comment on hypalon v. PVC longevity? I've found my PVC 360 cm from the same company a bit thin for fishing and have had to patch it a couple of times in only 6 months.
I’ve got the PVC too so can’t comment on their Hypalon option. I’ve not had any holes yet, but I haven’t used for fishing. I actually have a second new boat on the way from the same manufacturer. A SIB this time, 3.3M. Full review to come…
Yes no probs. You might as well message Claire Claire directly on Whatzapp then she can send you a quote through AliBaba. Her number is +86 156 9238 0992
Hello, first of all big thank you for your videos. I’ve just paid 30% deposit . I went for hypalon with aluminium hull but same setup. Claire is very helpful! I leave in Essex, so plenty places to take out. If i can please have your number if you don’t mind, i would like to ask some delivery questions . Tnks again
