Launch wheels query .

TIMO · 15 May 2011, 17:16

Hi again guys.. i have a launch wheels issue.. ok , i fitted some launch wheels to the transom and also the motor ,( im just in practice atm in my garden ) now i was hoping the weight of the motor would counterbalance the weight of my sib 4m honwave , but it didnt and the front is so heavy i can hardy lift it , so dragging it to the waters edge would be a right nightmare .. whats the best way to overcome this ?,, i dont and wont be using a trailer ,, the actual balance point of my sib withe the motor on is approx 2feet in towards the boat from the transom,,, i want to make this as easy and enjoyable as i possibly can,, also while im here ,, what are your views on prop guards as i intend on fitting one, how do they attach to a tohatsu 40 hp,, ,, oh ,one other thing,, legally what do i need to do before i even set off with my sib ,, ie insurance etc,,,thanks lads,,

lockieboi · 15 May 2011, 21:35

Hmmmm, pass on the first question, i just strugle with mine and just get on with it!!

You should have insurance, (i dont yet but am planning on it) if you use it in the sea just think if you injure someone, also some rivers/lakes say you have to have it!!

Some people say a RYA powerboat course is a good idea, again i havent but am thinking about it.

And if you want a VHF radio you will need a licence for that too!!

willk · 15 May 2011, 21:51

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And if you want a VHF radio you will need a licence for that too!!

IIRC, you don't need a licence to OWN a marine VHF, but you need one to USE it. It must be the most widely flaunted rule in the book. In an emergency, no-one will question it's use.

TIMO · 15 May 2011, 21:55

Ahh ok... so i may be able to turn up at a river etc with insurance .. are there any other requirements ie documentation license etc etc ?

jake 4589 · 15 May 2011, 22:52

Hi there,

To actually launch at some places you need to show your insurance documents. Regarding the VHF, If launching at sea then I think it is a definite must have, but there is no point in having one if you don't know how to use it. Best you do the course. I'd also take other simple equipment such as flares, torches etc. The more different ways of alerting someone that something has gone wrong (if it should)the better.

Best wishes

Jake

TIMO · 15 May 2011, 23:12

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Originally Posted by jake 4589

Hi there,

To actually launch at some places you need to show your insurance documents. Regarding the VHF, If launching at sea then I think it is a definite must have, but there is no point in having one if you don't know how to use it. Best you do the course. I'd also take other simple equipment such as flares, torches etc. The more different ways of alerting someone that something has gone wrong (if it should)the better.

Best wishes

Jake

Im in the process of insuring ATM with craft insure but cant figure out if the policy covers public liability ,its come in at £192 per annum ,, is insurance all i need?? how about british waterways etc

willk · 15 May 2011, 23:28

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Originally Posted by TIMO

Im in the process of insuring ATM with craft insure but cant figure out if the policy covers public liability ,its come in at £192 per annum ,, is insurance all i need?? how about british waterways etc

That seems excessive. Their Public Liability is usually 3 million. My annual policy is €60 with them, my old RIB, insured for €20k was €280...

TIMO · 15 May 2011, 23:55

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Originally Posted by willk

That seems excessive. Their Public Liability is usually 3 million. My annual policy is €60 with them, my old RIB, insured for €20k was €280...

Blimey,,id better look into it more then .

BumbleAbout · 16 May 2011, 11:47

That sounds very expensive - my old Zodiac Futura 4.1m with a 50hp was about £100 per annum with a £3M public liability through Porthcawl.

jake 4589 · 16 May 2011, 17:26

Hi there,
Inhave a 3.8m honwave with 15hp 4stroke, along with trailer, equipment 3 million liability it cost me £58 last year.

I'd ring around if I were you.

Jake

thornbackflound · 16 May 2011, 18:27

Porthcawl, £76.40p a year ,3rd party insurance 3 million liability,fire and theft,4m sib 20hp outboard(must get that old heap changed over for my 10hp mercl)

TIMO · 16 May 2011, 21:35

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Porthcawl, £76.40p a year ,3rd party insurance 3 million liability,fire and theft,4m sib 20hp outboard(must get that old heap changed over for my 10hp mercl)

Ah..its fully comp... got it down to £160..

thornbackflound · 16 May 2011, 22:11

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Originally Posted by TIMO

Ah..its fully comp... got it down to £160..

seems a bit dear still,mine is fully comp i think?

TIMO · 16 May 2011, 22:42

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Originally Posted by thornbackflound

seems a bit dear still,mine is fully comp i think?

Hmmm ..i`ll ring araound some more... meanwhile,,, i was reading a thread the other day, about ribbing and camping places , a really good thread ,,now i cant find it,, at all ,, , and want to book up somewhere for the weekend .

jake 4589 · 16 May 2011, 23:51

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Originally Posted by TIMO

Hmmm ..i`ll ring araound some more... meanwhile,,, i was reading a thread the other day, about ribbing and camping places , a really good thread ,,now i cant find it,, at all ,, , and want to book up somewhere for the weekend .

Is this the one?

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/rib-frie...-uk-37912.html

Do you have any areas of the country that you have in mind regarding camping/ribbing?

We are Camping at Carbis bay, St Ives again this summer. Great site and easy access to 2 great slips at Hayle and Penzance, both north and south coast within 20 mins, absolutely brilliant

Jake

TIMO · 16 May 2011, 23:55

Cheers jake,thats it bro... dunno where to go yet mate..this weekend im doing tewksbury ,, just to try her out on the river ,, i have a caravan too , so will be using that for whitsun weekend,, thats why i wanted to find the thread,,, penzance is a bit too far for me ATM,,, burnham on sea maybe,,,

fred bolton · 17 May 2011, 07:43

On Mine the tube connecting the wheels to the transom have a bend in them so that when they are in the down position they touch the ground slightly in front of the transom if you have fitted yours the wrong way round then the wheels will touch the ground behind the transom and thus making the unit front heavy.

9D280 · 17 May 2011, 11:16

Also with the weight, have you got fuel etc up at the bow? You may need it there when afloat to keep the nose down, but the closer it is to the transom for the land based bit the easier it will be to lift the bow.

jake 4589 · 17 May 2011, 21:41

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Originally Posted by TIMO

Cheers jake,thats it bro... dunno where to go yet mate..this weekend im doing tewksbury ,, just to try her out on the river ,, i have a caravan too , so will be using that for whitsun weekend,, thats why i wanted to find the thread,,, penzance is a bit too far for me ATM,,, burnham on sea maybe,,,

Might be worth a look at boatlaunch first then on UK Campsite and try and marry up a slip with a site within your travel time parameters. thats what I generally do.

Best wishes

Jake

TIMO · 17 May 2011, 22:14

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Originally Posted by jake 4589

Might be worth a look at boatlaunch first then on UK Campsite and try and marry up a slip with a site within your travel time parameters. thats what I generally do.

Best wishes

Jake

Cheers mate, im on it now