West Marine PRU-3 Inflatable Boat with Tohatsu 3.5 HP Speed Fix

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  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2025

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  • @svdellajean253
    @svdellajean253 Рік тому +1

    I’m considering buying a Tohatsu 3.5 for my inflatable. Thanks for the video review and posting the link to the prop.

  • @Freddieready
    @Freddieready 3 роки тому +4

    Nice video and a small recomendation just buy a small anchor and leave the dinghy in shallow water not touching the floor this will extend the life of your dinghy and not have any punture. Keep the videos coming 👍

  • @WaterTrails
    @WaterTrails 3 роки тому +3

    I think your video just might have changed my purchase choice for a dinghy to my sailboat. Thanks, there are few vids that take a minimalist approach to planing (getting on a plane with the most economical setup)!

  • @TreeTopFlier
    @TreeTopFlier 4 роки тому +2

    I have a doel fin on my 18ft aluminium walk through with an 85hp outboard, came with the used boat. I decided to take it off to see if it made a difference. It does! A little higher top speed because I can trim more of the boat out of the water without porpoising. It's also more stable in rough water. As an added bonus it keeps swimmers off the prop and has been used as a step. Def try it on the Boston. PS still love the blackout ;-)

  • @craftbrewer5401
    @craftbrewer5401 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks. Just had a similar boat and same motor out for the first time today, and I have the same problem.

    • @craftbrewer5401
      @craftbrewer5401 3 роки тому

      Changing the propeller didn’t do I for me. But I can’t get my self to drill holes to install the finn.

  • @jamesparnell9893
    @jamesparnell9893 Рік тому +2

    You should swap your carb with the 6hp carb and do another test. Great video.

  • @stevegreen54
    @stevegreen54 3 роки тому +1

    Your position in the boat will make a big difference. A telescopic tiller extension allows you to move up to 3ft forward. Great video, I’m off to buy some dolphin fins . Thanks.

  • @marknewman6730
    @marknewman6730 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video mate. Really useful.

  • @Francois_Dupont
    @Francois_Dupont 3 роки тому +5

    so the best thing was to change the propeller from plastic composite to aluminium?
    are they still the same size as the original one? 7.4inch x 5.7pitch ?

  • @t.c.2776
    @t.c.2776 Рік тому +1

    I know it's 2 years after you posted... but if you had cute a floor piece for the bow section of the dingy, that would have helped it plane better also...

  • @Cryptony1975
    @Cryptony1975 2 роки тому +2

    I have a mercury 6hp 4 stroke. Plenty of power

  • @ABHALONEAVENTURA
    @ABHALONEAVENTURA 3 роки тому +1

    Very good boat and excellent engine I'm in love with boats Strong hug from Brazil

  • @rudyllamas3320
    @rudyllamas3320 3 роки тому +5

    What's the part number for the prop?

  • @BalkTutkusu
    @BalkTutkusu 4 роки тому +5

    really nice video, i have the same brand, same hp but 2 stroke one and i will try changing the prop, thanks👍

  • @DaMAV3R1CK
    @DaMAV3R1CK 3 місяці тому

    I’ve got the same boat non hypalon version “ru-250” and I have a 6hp Suzuki 4 stroke and it will not get on a plane and feels like there is too much resistance. The whole transoms starts to flex, in wondering if a Suzuki 2.5 would work any better or at worst the same

  • @joedanvers1010
    @joedanvers1010 3 роки тому +1

    Great, informative video. Thank you!

  • @NinoSpinner
    @NinoSpinner 4 роки тому +1

    Very good !! with the aluminum propeller did you find that it goes faster?

  • @unnamed9254
    @unnamed9254 3 роки тому +1

    Hey i have this but i have a 15hp mecury is that to much for it?

  • @FrankLadd
    @FrankLadd 2 роки тому

    Great visdeo showing all the steps!

  • @rainerneumeister5239
    @rainerneumeister5239 4 місяці тому

    How have you found the mercury 3.5 hp. Reliability wise.

  • @drfrank777
    @drfrank777 Рік тому

    Why do you think the new prop made such a big difference? Did it have a greater pitch? Can you compare the old and new with some numbers? Thanks!

  • @svticklemefinn1176
    @svticklemefinn1176 2 роки тому +2

    That dingy is not meant to plane. Thinking about one now it's on sale.

    • @earnestborg9909
      @earnestborg9909 2 роки тому

      I've got the 2.5 meter one, it's probably the best bang for the buck you can get....very pleased

  • @3flgator
    @3flgator Рік тому

    Hey there. Have you had any issues with the PVC of the boat? Discoloration, punctures, leaks etc?

  • @tomzhang8675
    @tomzhang8675 3 роки тому +1

    Is that a long shaft one?

  • @tomzhang8675
    @tomzhang8675 3 роки тому +1

    Is that a 20" shaft one?

  • @DennysCountryLife
    @DennysCountryLife Рік тому

    This dinghy isn't designed to plane, but you did a good job of making it do so! It's a full displacement boat. In order to plane nicely, you need a RIB "Rigid Inflatable Boat". That's according to the manufacturer anyway. They are fantastic shit-to-shore boats, for tooling around the marina, island hopping etc. Thanks for the video!

  • @davidbuie3316
    @davidbuie3316 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. I have this inflatable. Thanks for the very useful info.

  • @Mr.Fabrication007
    @Mr.Fabrication007 3 роки тому

    Its called hydrodynamics for things that move thru water, the doel-fins aren't supposed to act like an airplane wing or provide lift. Thats something completely different called a hydrofoil, which is designed to create lift and support the vessel weight. Not the same principals at all really, fyi... :(

  • @anduwasup
    @anduwasup 2 роки тому

    Hi! Can you tell me the height of transom and lenght of shaft? I wan’t to get the same 3.5 hp short and I’m affraid not to get in same situation. My transom is 395mm.

  • @ZampostOk
    @ZampostOk 4 роки тому

    Hey that’s a cool watch!!! What watch is that???

  • @ttxxdd
    @ttxxdd 3 роки тому +1

    Do these dinghys require short shaft or long shaft motor?

  • @Cutlass_Rudd
    @Cutlass_Rudd 3 роки тому +2

    Get an older 9.9 2 stroke, they only weight a little more than that 3.5

    • @grappighaha6830
      @grappighaha6830 2 роки тому +1

      The fuel usage is much more than a 3,5 4 stroke

  • @bushpig8109
    @bushpig8109 3 роки тому

    Does it also start in forward position or is than a gear save engaged?

  • @arkadiuszk.3898
    @arkadiuszk.3898 11 місяців тому

    Is it 15" or 20"?

  • @JERZEECOWBOY
    @JERZEECOWBOY Рік тому

    I wanna know what kind of watch that is?

  • @Dmoormans5
    @Dmoormans5 2 роки тому

    What watch is that??

  • @robmanuli5630
    @robmanuli5630 2 роки тому

    What’s the prop size

  • @bobbylarotonda5674
    @bobbylarotonda5674 3 роки тому

    Where did you get the watch ??

  • @mrjams6140
    @mrjams6140 3 роки тому +1

    Mantap bro!! 😎

  • @ryanhenry21
    @ryanhenry21 3 роки тому

    What is the length of the boat?

  • @jameslong2618
    @jameslong2618 3 роки тому +2

    Who else is thinking about buying an inflatable boat with their stimulus check.

    • @glenstriper
      @glenstriper 3 роки тому

      I did. Achilles lsi 104 lightly used!!

  • @sendyamulet
    @sendyamulet 2 роки тому +4

    why do akl these vudeos spend fufteen minutes staring at the tail of the boat and telling stories about what you did after breakfast, leving us scrubbing forward to the bit where we actually see the boat and notor working. ??? people do not want to sit listening to woffle of ten minutes before seeing the content

  • @samueljanes
    @samueljanes 3 роки тому

    You may like this solution for that kind of motor:
    ua-cam.com/video/GmR0hL-ypzU/v-deo.html
    Regards.

  • @davidkirksey8521
    @davidkirksey8521 8 місяців тому

    That boat is not designed to plane IMHO