05-13-2008, 01:23 PM
I have bought Zodiac Zoom 310, with plywood floor, and dealer recommended 9.8 hp Nissan outboard. I bought outboard but I found it to be a big mismatch between the two. Even though manufacturer recommends 10hp as the maximum power for the Zoom 310, and I bought light weight version 4-cycle outboard, stern digs in to deep. I have to sit on the bench while driving, what makes all experience awkward and hard to maneuver. Bought my son and myself are big guys (220lb, 6’4†+) what contributes to stern digging even more. I will be using inflatable as dinghy on my sail boat. Keeping dinghy permanently on davits is not an option due to slip size I have and deck space does not allow for RIB. I am considering Odyssey 310 or Odyssey 340.
Which inflatable should be better match for my Nissan outboard(88lb). I need your experience, not theory. I already made mistake based on dealer recommendation.
What kind of performance can I expect from Odyssey 340 with 9.8 hp Nissan. It is slightly bellow factory recommended minimum power. Will I be able to reach declared speed when alone or what should I expect?
Which inflatable should be better match for my Nissan outboard(88lb). I need your experience, not theory. I already made mistake based on dealer recommendation.
What kind of performance can I expect from Odyssey 340 with 9.8 hp Nissan. It is slightly bellow factory recommended minimum power. Will I be able to reach declared speed when alone or what should I expect?