Will 3.5hp handle the breede river

Hi Guys and Ladies.

It's been a while if you can't remember how to post a new topic.. ::teas::

For easy light fishing, not riding the river up and down, heen en weer.... Will a 3.5hp handle the last bit of the spring tide cycle. Like the 6pm highs..
 

TimJan

Sealiner
To me honestly No.
The tide gets pretty strong on the main areas and a 3.5 even on a small inflatable I will say its a risk.

I have a 3.5 yamaha on an inflatable I use for carp fishing and I dont feel safe if the wind picks up and that is without the current of spring ripping past.

If you only stay in areas where the tide misses like the last time I was there in the bend you will be safer but the wind and waves can still give you problems.

There are people on kayaks riding along the river but I have also seen more than one having to stop halfway and rest because the tide is ripping too fast for them to go anywhere.

So if it was for me not a chance other than the perfect day and a small window and only certain spots I don't think its worth the risk
 
Hi Timjan. Thanx for the feedback, that's what I was also thinking, that it is just not strong enough, but haven't fished of a river boat in ages, so forgot the kinda hp and how fast or strong they are. Much appreciated_seal1_
 

Mahi mahi

Sealiner
I dont see why not, i fished the breede for Years using my little Ark fishduck with a 5hp and i frequently fished up around the power lines running from Witsands. I would however keep a close eye on the weather reports as there have been a few times that i have been out on bigger boats where i think back that i would have probably not made it home in the ark!
 
Hi Mahi. Thank you for your opinion. My idea is to not travel to far, so if weather does turn bad I'm not to far away from my launch area. Mainly target grunter on the muddflatsI. Would prefer a motor of about 8hp. Not to heavy, but have the power. I would definitely always keep my eye on the weather, safety first.
 

tackle whore

Senior Member
It should be fine ,remember you can also hug the side bank i would do that with a small boat anyways , if current or wind gets too much you can always walk her back or just run it aground .not the motor to be used to fish on the main sandbank at the mouth but mudlarks upwards with common sense should not be a problem .
 
Thanx for the reply, tackle whore. Yeah, I'm not gonna fish the mouth or that sand bank, that will be suicidal. I should mostly be fishing on my own, if i can handle it, with throwing anchor and all.

Well, it seems like I'm getting a 6hp.
So, should be bit better.

I know i don't need a skippers, but do i need a buoyancy certificate for a small duck?
 
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