Love your co-pilot!

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Polo just loves getting out on the boats. Just need to train him up to move his weight around to help with the trim of the boat!

Great video. Nice looking boat.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Just got your boat it’s amazing thanks rod

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you get some great boating in! Roll on summer in NZ

Thanks for this rod, very helpful.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Fantastic video. Have the Yamaha 8hp coming in next week for the 2.8m so hope to have so Info on that soon .

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I have a Yamaha 8F 2-stroke with an aftermarket Solas prop that we got cupped and it goes amazingly well

Interesting. Good review.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I have the 330 disco with a 15 yamaha and suited aftermarket prop it hauls arse with 2 up and dog and fishing gear these are just fantastic weapons highly recommend having one cheers

@SomewhereSplorin

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the same set up! Just got my Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke today. Have yet to test it out. Do you have a hydrofoil on yours? What style of prop did you get? Glad to hear you’re enjoying your boat! Cheers

Good to see u back on the water Rod

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, hope you guys are out of lockdown and back on the water

@daddyshark1174

3 жыл бұрын

+1 more vids and of the 4 meter with a 20hp. Very interested in performance and tuning of that setup.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

@@daddyshark1174 The 4m isn't too far away now. My aim is to do a video with a 9.9, 15 and 20hp for comparison. I'll grab a few bodies off the dock too so we can load it up a bit

@daddyshark1174

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES I volunteer as tribute! :)

I have the DF6 and this is exactly the review I have been hoping for. What are the "better" aftermarket props you tested with DF6 please? Thanks!

Hoping I can get one in the US, Im an adventure filmmaker and this is right up my alley. Welded seams is KEY if your comparing to other brands.

@Burritosarebetterthantacos

3 жыл бұрын

Saw my answer in the comments. Im scared to see cost of shipping but will check website. Thanks!

Something else you can do to help the all around performance is extend the ventilation plate area. Just cut out a piece of aluminum the same width as the vent plate and extend it 4 to 6''aft. In this way you are in affectively creating a trim tab stabilizer without creating additional drag. Also you can hammer in a small amount of cup to the outer edge of the prop to minimize prop slip.

ThanX for the nice review. Could you supply the specs on the aftermarket prop you tested with the Merc 9,9 please .

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

We used a Solas 8.5x8 and a Pandora 8.5x8.5, plus standard and standard modified props

great for prospective buyers. I'd like to see some test in rougher water and towing behind main vessel. thanks!

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

We have some surf break videos planned for early next year

@beefter11

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES thanks. have a look at this guys channel kzread.info/dron/lSn_RiudM3oTxnrNg4QX3Q.html he has some great stuff showing off your boat, including rough water, repair, camping, exploration in deeper water (klms offshore). great sell

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

@@beefter11 Agreed, Rokkitt is a legend

Hi Rod, what was the top speed you got on the 9.9 with the standard prop? Video seems to cutout at 5:55 :)

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. Top speed with the 9.9hp was 31kph. I reckon if top end speed was your goal, you could do some mods to get more out of it

Do you guys do a boat and motor package deal?

Does anyone have any video of the Discovery 280 with 2 adults in it? I have a 8hp Tohatsu 2 stroke and need to know if it will plane with 2 adults aboard before I pull the trigger and get one. Many tanks

@thetoyota86perspective54

2 жыл бұрын

He got it to plane with a 6hp 4 stroke. The Tohatsu weighs very similar and has more grunt so I'd say no issues planing

Hi, researching getting into a 330, wondering if a long leg (20") would be OK, better than the recommended short, get the prop lower in the water, less cav etc, due to thru-flow between hulls? Whilst its cool watchn the puppy, rear camera view was good, could see the wake & spray. Merc sounded like she needed a carb service.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

10 ай бұрын

Hi there. You are actually better getting the prop/leg higher for less water disturbance. We recommend short shaft, a Permatrim and a cupped prop as the best combination for most lightweight dinghies

@Lana_Warwick

10 ай бұрын

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Thankyou. Internet being what it is, I found forum posts where people have cut the transom down 5cm, incl pics, thus my concern.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

10 ай бұрын

@@Lana_Warwick you will find just as many have raised their transom heights. It probably means we have got it about right!

@Lana_Warwick

10 ай бұрын

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Yes, I just watched a RoKKiT KiT prop vid (after yours), with the timber riser. And then of course lots of debate in the comments. Thanks again.

Great boat. Just wondering where the fuel tank is?

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

2 жыл бұрын

At times you can see it under the seat and at other times it is tied up front out of camera view

It will be nice when Sharrow type propellors get cheaper. Just a bit better aren't they?

So what was the top speed I couldn't see it on your phone for the 9.9 Also interested to see 15hp yamaha prop results and top speeds Can these boats be launched from a beach in surf wave conditions Would also like to see a how they handle a bar crossing Keep up the great work

@daddyshark1174

3 жыл бұрын

31km/hr which is around 20mph. On my 330 with 9.8 tohatsu I get about 20 ok stock prop. Havent done testing of the cupped solas, that's coming.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

That's correct. Top speed was 31kph. There are prop shapes that could probably give you a bit more top end if you were racing it with a lightish load

@daddyshark1174

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES oh, great, thanks Rod!Now I need to get me some prop shades too.. Lol :)

Thanks for sharing Rod.. Can you please provide the spec's for what you would recommend for my 5Hp and also your aftermarket company contact info if I sourced from them (or you if you prefer). Email would be great if you could.

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg, I'll drop you an email to find out what engine you are using and what sort of load etc

Was the mercury 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

That one is a 2-stroke

could you inform on Knots/ hr. instead of km/ hour

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty easy. Approximately half the km/h for knots

What model is your boat?

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

Жыл бұрын

Discovery

The 6hp would be good with a S/S prop a bit more money but give better performance

@TRUEKITINFLATABLES

3 жыл бұрын

A stainless prop would be great for the 6hp engines but I don't believe anyone does them. If you know someone who does let me know 👍

@davecox900

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES What you going to charge me to ship a discovery to the uk the one in the test like the size of that. And will give it a review here in the uk

Oh come on. 6hp the dog was further forward obviously quicker acceleration 😂. Also the most important thing is for the prop to hit maximum RPM the information we actually need. I have the 6hp stock prop 3.3m 37kg sib 5500rpm. So i cut it down sharpened it now 5900 15.1 knots from 14.4 before.

can i have one for free please