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Just ordered a quintrex 481 top ender!
Hi guys,
Exciting times ahead for me I just signed the dotted line for a brand new quintrex 481 top ender (previously a 470) matched with a Yamaha 70 4 stroke. I have ordered the boat with a sounder upgrade but I am still undecided on what size ipilot to get. Dealer told me 55lb should be fine but others have told me to get a 80lb. The boat is actually just over 5 metres. Does anyone have a similar sized boat with a 55lb or 80lb that can give me some feed back. Thanks guys. |
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I would definately go the 80lb unit. Not a lot of price difference but the difference between the 55lb & 80lb is quite a lot. With the Top Ender being higher in the sides it will catch a bit more wind etc etc and the more power in the leccy will be very handy...
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You will never wish you had less power but you will always wish you had a bit more...
Go the 80lb! |
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Definatly get the 80lb for all the reasons spanito has said,Ive got a 4.5m boat similar to the tope enders with high sides and sometimes i would like to have the extra power of a 24 volt setup.
Go the 80lb i dont think you will regret it.
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I have a 5m Quintrex Sea Spray Centre Console and recently put a 55lb Riptide on it and ipilot attachment.
The only problem I had was in really fast running tide at a river mouth, it held but was sitting between 7 - 10 speed on spot lock... The tide was so fast my 5/8 jig head couldnt find bottom!! But otherwise I have used it for 8hrs across 2 tide changes around a bridge and had no problems and 1/4 left on a 120hr battery. I am yet to try it out at sea also on spot lock. I havent used an 80lb but 55lb has done me fine so far.
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Hey,
Congrats on the new rig, I'm sure it will serve you well! I have a 55lb on a reasonably heavy 4.4m side console. It holds into most currents well, although some sessions I basically have it on 10 the entire time. I'd love an 80lb and there are plans to swap over to an 80lb ipilot next year.
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Mate have a 470 top ender with the 55lb ipilot and 60hp four stroke on the back, the 55lb electric has been plenty of power so far but i dont usually head out if its blowing a gale! Good luck with the quinney mate absolutely love mine.
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