Tenders and Outboards...

[andrewg]

Can anyone give any advice on the best sized tender or the type of tender most suited to a new 2.5hp four stroke outboard engine? I would like as big a tender as possible that this small engine can cope with. I was thinking about 2.3 or 2.6m inflatable with inflatable floor. Any experience to share or advice appreciated...

 

[snowleopard]

a 2.5 hp will push any tender you care to buy. i have an avon of over 3m and can't use full throttle because the back end bends too much.

 

[duncan]

agree - I have a Quicksilver 310 and a 2.5 will push it along nicely. A 4 enables it to plane (with light load!).

 

[nmelton]

I have a Suzuki 2.2 which pushes along an Avon 280 tender along quite smartly, even when fully laden. Tender is fittted with a wooden roll-up floor and with one-up it will plane quite happily. I believe there was an inflatable keel option which would have proved useful for increased directional stability. Would certainly recommend an Avon (- although rather pricy) for their durability and longevity.javascript:void(0)
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[ex-Gladys]

Have a Tohatsu 3,5 (wanted the neutral) and cannot use it at anything like full chat on either the Avon or our 10' fibreglass tenders.

 

[Sam_Salter]

I've got a Zodiak Cadet 285S (9'4" / plywood floor) & a 3 HP Yamaha 2 -stroke.
Pushes it along well with my wife & I aboard. Doesn't quite get up on the plane though.
sam
C&C 26 Skye II
Ghost Lake Alberta.

 

[whisper]

Welcome to the forum Sam.
It's blowing a gale here this evening but I bet it's rather colder where you are.
Regards
John