2.5hp and 3.5hp 4 stroke outboard engine review
There is a good selection of small outboards on the market. Their application runs from inflatable boat propulsion to aux power on larger sailing dinghies, thru trolling motors for fishing boats. They represent some 35% of total outboard sales in numbers in the UK. [Read More]
Family inflatable boat test, which is the best 3.5m inflatable?
If you cant afford the price of new ribs for sale, or space constrains you to an inflatable, then the most popular size inflatable for family use is the 3.4-3.6m airdeck inflatable. So we decided to do a head to head on the most popular boats in this range [Read More]
Which 75 to 90hp outboard is the best on the market?
If you have been looking for new ribs for sale and want to get the best deal, then its often cheaper to buy the boat and engine separately. Most boat builders will keep a higher margin on the outboard engine than a proper outboard engine dealer. [Read More]
Which is the best outboard engine and 3m to 4m inflatable boat combo?
If you are looking at buying a new outboard for your 4m inflatable, or if you are looking for new inflatable deals, either as a package with boat and outboard together, or boat only / outboard only, you are going to want to make the right choice of inflatable boat deals. First choose your boat - airdeck / solid floor. [Read More]
Outboard engine review - tohatsu outboards 9.8hp 4 stroke
The tohatsu FS9.8A has been on the market now for 6 years and is a good seller, not only because of the price, but also because tohatsu are carving a name for themselves as reliable outboard manufacturers the world over. So what is good about the tohatsu 9.8 hp 4 stroke outboard engine? [Read More]
Mariner 225 optimax review
The mariner mercury outboards 225hp optimax has been on the market now for 14 years and is one of the benchmarks from which others are measured, but what makes this 225hp outboard engine such a hit the world over? When manufacturers of ribs for sale are looking to have a positive review of their new craft [Read More]
Independent rib test - Humber destroyer 5.5m with evinrude etec 115
In our inventory of ribs for sale we had taken in a used humber 5.5m destroyer from 2008 a few weeks ago and I decided we would use it for a family holiday off north west wales around Barmouth and Shell Island, the outboard engine was an evinrude etec 115hp which I have been dying to test for some time so it would serve a double purpose[Read More]
Running repairs to inflatable boats
Valve replacement, all inflatables be it a zodiac fast-roller, or a bombard aerotec have valves, and all valves will wear out in time due to the rubber seal that they need to keep the air in. Valve replacement is easy, every inflatable boat valve has an inside part and an outside part, the inside part is just a glorified nut[Read More]
What’s new for 2012 at bill higham marine
2011 has been a difficult year, many people leaving boating has taken its toll on new outboard engine sales and even the used outboards market which is always very buoyant has been difficult this season. New ribs for sale are still sat in our warehouse where normally there would be a modest waiting list for next season, its a sign of the times for sure[Read More]
Outboard engine test new mariner and tohatsu 4hp F4M MFS4C Part 1
So its finally here - the all new F4M from mariner outboards and mercury marine, designed and manufactured by tohatsu outboards, the most popular inflatable boat engine of the past decade. This has been a long time coming as the original 4hp 4 stroke from this stable launched back in ’98 has stood the test of time and been a most reliable little motor[Read More]
9.8hp tohatsu 4 stroke FS9.8 review & mariner F9.8M review part 1
Un boxing the tohatsu MFS9.8A3 you will find along with the engine tohatsu provide a fuel tank and line (13 litre) along with the usual trimmings such as owners manual, warranty service book, small useless tool kit etc. The new tohatsu outboards 9.8hp 4 stroke engine is well presented, painted in ‘aqua’ as its called by the manufacturers which is really just dark blue.[Read More]
Review mariner outboards F9.8M & tohatsu FS9.8S part 2
I loaded up the engine for a quick spin before getting my fishing gear in.
The tohatsu outboards MFS9.8A3 engine started 3rd pull and there was no smoke from being laid down - a good sign, I let it warm up by the shore as I went to fetch my life jacket. On my return the engine was idling nicely with no hint of stalling (although still a little lumpy).[Read More]
Choosing which inflatable boat for sale
If you are new to boating its hard to know exactly what inflatable package toy buy, so heres a quick guide to choosing the correct boat for sale. First look at how you are going to use your boat, will it be occasional, or will you be out all the time, in all weathers, what is your budget?[Read More]
What kind of rib boat hull should I look for?
Your boat hull is the most important part of your craft, its design can make the difference between a smooth ride and a bone breaking ride. It can be the difference between a slow boat and a fast boat, it can keep you dry or make you VERY wet!! So what hull will work best for you?[Read More]
Outboard Motor for Sale!
An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats that consists of a self-contained unit including engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive. Usually designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom, outboard motor is the most common motorized method of propelling small water craft.[Read More]
Everything You Know About Rib Deals!
Rigid inflatable boats or rib have established themselves as a global phenomenon in power boating circles. Get great rib deals Online as they can be used in many different ways ranging from military use to your own personal everyday pleasure.[Read More]
Get Great Deals On Inflatable Boats For Sale!
If you ever wanted to go boating or live close to the water but lack the resources or storage space for a full size boat, then consider inflatable boat. You can get great deals on inflatable boats. Inflatable boats can be stored almost anywhere and take up as much space as a medium size bag when deflated. [Read More]