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19 September 2023, 16:36
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: north ayrshire
Boat name: charlie girl
Make: S/R5.4/regal3760
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Engine: Suzukidf70 2x6lp 315
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Hi Steve, yes I fitted railblaza ones to it , but found it hard work over the sand with the launch trailer, maybe adapt the trailer , better wheels all round , first time out was a lot of faff getting it to the water then back to the road at the Kames bay slip , the proper slip is round next to the ferry slip at marine studies but that's 3 miles from the house so road trailer needed to stay legal , thanks for the reply
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Needs to be legal on cumbrae! half the cars weren't taxed untill the police had a purge a while ago[emoji1787][emoji1787]. As long as it looks reasonable I doubt you'll get bothered over there. If you build one you can simply declare its a refurbished used trailer built pre 1992 which means it doesnt need a vin no or chassis tag. Nothing wrong with owning a pre 92 triggers broom trailer & saves the agro of an sva which usually isn't worth it.
I tend to agree a rib would be a better option if its staying on a trailer
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19 September 2023, 16:52
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]Chipko that looks good for getting across the sand and easy to pull along
Saw this on ebay , I would buy it in a heartbeat if closer or if I could piggyback it on my trailer
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19 September 2023, 16:56
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Definitely pikey dave that is where It just saps the energy out of you 100% agree with you thanks
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19 September 2023, 17:01
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Country: UK - England
Boat name: Redneck
Make: Excel
Length: 3m +
Engine: 20 efi & 9.8 2s
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Just moving away from the thread, did you get the Excel Vanguard XHD365 and did you go for a 4s 10hp?
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19 September 2023, 17:19
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Please please no more on Sib wheels the internet can’t take it 😁😂
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19 September 2023, 17:19
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Definitely pikey dave that is where It just saps the energy out of you 100% agree with you thanks
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21 September 2023, 13:04
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Just moving away from the thread, did you get the Excel Vanguard XHD365 and did you go for a 4s 10hp?
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Hi Steve , I bought the 365 Volante with a 8 hp Orca engine , been out once so far and it handled the rather rough sea very well , fog came down , had navtronics to get back , and it was raining but had a great day out fishing
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21 September 2023, 13:12
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Originally Posted by Hutchy36
Hi Steve , I bought the 365 Volante with a 8 hp Orca engine , been out once so far and it handled the rather rough sea very well , fog came down , had navtronics to get back , and it was raining but had a great day out fishing
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I think they are a great piece of kit (obviously biased)
What colour did you go for?
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21 September 2023, 13:29
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I think they are a great piece of kit (obviously biased)
What colour did you go for?
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Got the red one would have preferred graphite but other half likes red , very stable indeed , and engine was faultless in the swell
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21 September 2023, 13:36
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My SD360 "Redneck" is more of an orange colour now. It still looks red on the videos, but it's definitely bleached in the 3 years since new.
I'd advise getting some Aerospace Protectant 303 and as you are storing it outside a good UV cover that covers it completely.
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21 September 2023, 18:01
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Originally Posted by Steve509926
My SD360 "Redneck" is more of an orange colour now. It still looks red on the videos, but it's definitely bleached in the 3 years since new.
I'd advise getting some Aerospace Protectant 303 and as you are storing it outside a good UV cover that covers it completely.
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Bought a great cover but will store it in a big shed if not using it for a month or so , will have a think about protection later in the year once used a few more times to keep it looking
good thanks for your input Steve much appreciated
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23 September 2023, 06:46
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Town: NorCal
Boat name: SHARKY
Make: AB
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Buy or build
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Just moving away from the thread, did you get the Excel Vanguard XHD365 and did you go for a 4s 10hp?
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From another thread...
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It's really good that yet another thread has been hijacked! Thanks guys, I appreciate it
The title of the thread gives you a clue "New Excel Website and SIBs" , that's what I asked about.
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![ROFL](https://www.rib.net/forum/images/smilies/likeadrain.gif) Sometimes threads drift. I promise to try not to ever attempt to hijack one of Steve's threads for fear of being chastised again
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23 September 2023, 07:54
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Point taken. However the thread wasn't hijacked, I asked the OP a direct question which pertained to him.
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23 September 2023, 08:07
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Point taken. However the thread wasn't hijacked, I asked the OP a direct question which pertained to him.
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I agree Steve , no thread hijacked, just a but of chat regarding my final choice of Sib , I have ordered 4 balloon wheels and will modify the launch trailer to suit , all the help and time members took to advise me on the correct way to go was priceless thanks everyone 👍
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23 September 2023, 10:03
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![thumbs up](https://www.rib.net/forum/images/smilies/thumbs.gif) When I saw the pictures of chipko's "Dune Buggy" trolley I thought it would be something like the ideal solution for you.
Next time I'm launching from Largs (sadly not this year) I'll PM you and perhaps we could met up.
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23 September 2023, 10:18
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That's sounds great Steve, I will post the build in stages so that maybe someone else can get some ideas
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24 September 2023, 17:50
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Town: NorCal
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Originally Posted by Hutchy36
I have ordered 4 balloon wheels and will modify the launch trailer to suit , all the help and time members took to advise me on the correct way to go was priceless thanks everyone 👍
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If it were me I always want my transom wheels with me. You never know when you want to pull ashore on a beach for a stop. Without them it can be near impossible to drag a heavier boat up the beach. Plus with the depth of transom wheels my prop couldn't hit the bottom, so I could power up to the beach. Having a front cart, I considered it a pain and rarely used it, and only when having to traverse a longer distance at remote beaches for launching. Not only does the cart have to be stored at home and during transport, it must be put somewhere after launching. Is theft a problem?
The wheels were mostly outside the boat and never bothered me. In fact in rough seas while standing I would often lean against them, while gearing up to go diving.
If you want design ideas for a beach cart look at photos for PWC carts. They often come apart (Which is one more process pre, and post launch). I watched the local lifeguards dealing with a PWC launched over a beach and what a production it was. They knew what they were doing working as a team, and it took them awhile.
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24 September 2023, 17:54
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You keep yourself looking trim Peter
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24 September 2023, 17:56
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Thanks Peter for the reply , I will have a look
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24 September 2023, 18:22
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You keep yourself looking trim Peter ![thumbs up](https://www.rib.net/forum/images/smilies/thumbs.gif)
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Young wife keeps me fit!
Off to climb a tree and cut a few errant branches, all the while keeping in shape doing pull ups, sit/stand, and odd contortions.
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