F-Ribs And Sibs - Inflatable Boat Community

Hello everyone!

After much deliberation, I decided to buy a Honwave! (I know, I know.... but they're not that bad...)

I was originally after a F-RIB, but they're a bit rare these days and I'm itching to get back out on the sea again. Did a lot of boating (ie fishing) with my dad growing up, and have now reached the stage of life where I can afford a small boat (but not much else).

Currently building a garage to put the boat in, and then I'll be looking for an engine or two... I've already been lusting after everything from little 2.5's (as a backup engine) up to 20hp, and literally everything inbetween. I suspect I'll be buying and selling several engines before I settle on the one I like, as I try to find a balance between power, weight, reliability and economy!

Looking forward to getting out into the English Channel, probably from Littlehampton in the first instance - hope to meet some of you guys out there.


Steve

Hi Steve, Welcome aboard !
You’ll be delighted with the Honwave, they’re cracking sibs.
Which model and length will you go for?

I traded up from the T38ie to an F-Rib 375, both are fantastic. In times of chop you’ll be glad you chose the Honwave

Enjoy the forum and just yell
If you need any pointers.

Martin

Thanks Martin!

Forgot to put in my original post - I was daft enough to talk myself into buying the biggest of all Honwaves, the T40 (AE3). I thought it would be fine to transport in the back of a car, set it up on the quayside etc etc (and I thought this, despite reading the warnings from current T40 owners...)

Suffice to say, the time between me buying the Honwave, and then getting a trailer for it, was a shameful 6 hours...

Welcome! Good choice of boat... I'd say that a I've got a t32 !

slangford wrote: ↑

12 Sep 2022, 08:08

Thanks Martin!

Forgot to put in my original post - I was daft enough to talk myself into buying the biggest of all Honwaves, the T40 (AE3). I thought it would be fine to transport in the back of a car, set it up on the quayside etc etc (and I thought this, despite reading the warnings from current T40 owners...)

Suffice to say, the time between me buying the Honwave, and then getting a trailer for it, was a shameful 6 hours...

They're great boats but bloody heavy beasts, At least your sorted with a trailer now

Martin