by CaptLen » Wed May 25, 2016 9:05 pm
Yes- heavy- I have a 10' Achilles double floor RIB (160 lbs) with a 98 lb Homda 15 HP and it has some large amount of drag!!!! I would seriously recommend: 1. Forget the center console and do like the rest of us- sit on a seat (this model has two seats as well as a built in bow seat) or sit on the tube- the boat will plane with 4 people, slightly slower than with 1-2; and it is rated for 20 HP, so it could take the next size up.
That said, if you're towing with your F reedom you'll see a significant degrading of performance under sail or power (IMHO) so you might consider downgrading to a smaller roll-up with a small motor to get you around. I know that kills the "fum factoor" of zipping arou d on calm days - and that is fun, but balance practicality with reality! Good luck and happy sailing