Buy or build

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by Hutchy36

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

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

[Hutchy36]

]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

[Hutchy36]

Definitely pikey dave that is where It just saps the energy out of you 100% agree with you thanks

[Steve509926]

Just moving away from the thread, did you get the Excel Vanguard XHD365 and did you go for a 4s 10hp?

[smallribber]

Please please no more on Sib wheels the internet can’t take it 😁😂

[Hutchy36]

Definitely pikey dave that is where It just saps the energy out of you 100% agree with you thanks

[Hutchy36]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Just moving away from the thread, did you get the Excel Vanguard XHD365 and did you go for a 4s 10hp?

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

[Steve509926]

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

I think they are a great piece of kit (obviously biased)
What colour did you go for?

[Hutchy36]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

I think they are a great piece of kit (obviously biased)
What colour did you go for?

Got the red one would have preferred graphite but other half likes red , very stable indeed , and engine was faultless in the swell

[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.

[Hutchy36]

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.

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

[Peter_C]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Just moving away from the thread, did you get the Excel Vanguard XHD365 and did you go for a 4s 10hp?

From another thread...

Originally Posted by Steve509926

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.

Sometimes threads drift. I promise to try not to ever attempt to hijack one of Steve's threads for fear of being chastised again

[Steve509926]

Point taken. However the thread wasn't hijacked, I asked the OP a direct question which pertained to him.

[Hutchy36]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Point taken. However the thread wasn't hijacked, I asked the OP a direct question which pertained to him.

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 👍

[Steve509926]

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.

[Hutchy36]

That's sounds great Steve, I will post the build in stages so that maybe someone else can get some ideas

[Peter_C]

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 👍

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.

[Steve509926]

You keep yourself looking trim Peter

[Hutchy36]

Thanks Peter for the reply , I will have a look ��

[Peter_C]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

You keep yourself looking trim Peter

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.