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- 31 Oct 2019, 20:06
- Forum: Introduce Yourself --------- *******NEW MEMBER
- Topic: Hello from Southampton
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Re: Hello from Southampton
Hi Robin Yes. I have been out on the boat once so far. Weather, tide and other commitments have conspired to prevent me from taking other trips. The conditions were flat clam and I was also in a port area with a speed limit. So, I couldn't really put the boat to a proper test. That said, my first im...
- 17 Sep 2019, 08:05
- Forum: Introduce Yourself --------- *******NEW MEMBER
- Topic: Hello from Southampton
- Replies: 12
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Re: Hello from Southampton
Hi Chris Yes, it is the Orca from Boatworld. I must admit that I didn't give proper thought to the size of the propane bottle when I ordered this. I am going to try it with a 5kg gas bottle I already have, to get some idea of the range I can expect. Anything larger than this and I think it will comp...
- 16 Sep 2019, 19:06
- Forum: Introduce Yourself --------- *******NEW MEMBER
- Topic: Hello from Southampton
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1706

Re: Hello from Southampton
Yes. It is the Boatworld model. I will post a picture when I first inflate it. I'll also let you know what I think but I have not really had much experience to compare it with. I went for propane because it supposedly a greener option and I am told that the performance is fine. In truth, I rushed in...
- 16 Sep 2019, 11:32
- Forum: Introduce Yourself --------- *******NEW MEMBER
- Topic: Hello from Southampton
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1706

Hello from Southampton
Hello from sunny Southampton. I have just joined the forum today having bought my first SIB yesterday. I pick it up next week and hope to try it out next Monday. It's an Elling KB350 Trimaran with a 6hp propane outboard. The brochure suggests that it can reach a speed of 30mph, but I think that it v...


