F-Ribs And Sibs - Inflatable Boat Community

Hi there, when i first got my XHD Vanguard 395 i transported it Bagged and the floor in a separate bag in the boot of my Ford Edge... i would have to lower a seat though to accommodate the 20hp suzi..

I think i will have to replace rear pads with a roller also, had trouble getting it off the trailer for a small bit, so a bit of mod is in progress.

Belated welcome mate, enjoy. Look forward to some videos etc of your days in the water. i am across the river from you and new as well.

Welcome AY enjoy.

Hi all, hope your all doing well and staying safe. A wee update on the first couple of runs with the new rig, I eventually decided to buy an Extreme trailer to sit the boat on as i did struggle to get it in the water when i was inflating it and adding the gear so i thought this is no good if i have ...

A quick video of my run around the river to try out the new rig. Excel Vanguard XHD 395 & Suzuki 20hp ... i have since in the last day replaced the standard prop with another one so will have to get back in to test drive again and see the comparisons.

Yes indeed... I did have a few thoughts about size and weight for my time of life now.. not the fittest guy.. and having missed my 4 days a week golf i am even worse.. but given that the boat did pull easier with engine on was my biggest worry, yeh looking forward to next run and new trailer will ar...

Hi all hope your are all staying safe and maybe getting out a bit more now the lockdown is easing a touch. My son and I eventually got the new Excel 395 into the water yesterday and had a day running in the new Suzuki 20hp well four hours really, so not much more to do, Boat and Engine removed for t...

Hi there ive have the same boat..(black) and a Suzuki 20hp which is still in the dealers shop awaiting the ease of lockdown.. so a interesting read for me.

Looking really good and nicely done.