Launching Wheels

[Fenlander]

If I already had a small plastic set on and they seemed OK at my launch locations I might not swap them until I had a problem.... but if I was buying new I'd get the ones with larger pneumatic tyres so I knew I'd only be buying/fitting once.

I launch in Essex where the plastic wheels wouldn't be easy... and on holiday in Scotland I've launched down cobble slipways and those with a drop off concrete where a rubber tyres really helps.

[AdrianTurner]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

I'd only be buying/fitting once.

I think that is the prudent course to take. Time for me to stop being a penny pinching tight arse and get the best option as opposed to the 'they will do' option.

[AdrianTurner]

So now that I've decided to go for the pneumatic wheels, any recomendations (or 'stay clear of') for sealent/caulking for the bolt holes.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by AdrianTurner

So now that I've decided to go for the pneumatic wheels, any recomendations (or 'stay clear of') for sealent/caulking for the bolt holes.

i use sikaflex 291 Adrian off eBay/poly marine etc.

cheers

[ShinyShoe]

Stay 100% clear of standard bathroom sealants.
Stay 1000000% clear of decorators caulk!

[AdrianTurner]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

i use sikaflex 291 Adrian off eBay/poly marine etc.

cheers

Just ordered some of fleebay, thanks.

Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

Stay 100% clear of standard bathroom sealants.
Stay 1000000% clear of decorators caulk!

LOL! What about waterproof tile grout? Thanks.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by AdrianTurner

Just ordered some of fleebay, thanks.



LOL! What about waterproof tile grout? Thanks.

Ah the good old days when there were nowt else
Marine flex is good and cheaper just remembered can be applied underwater

Cheers

[Gwozhog]

The ones from defender.com work real nice. Here is a video I made.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HMmePqipJVQ

[lightning]

Don't forget to put the wheels up when you get in the water.

"Strange, it won't plane....."

Been there.

[AdrianTurner]

Thanks for all your contributions guys.

Originally Posted by lightning

Don't forget to put the wheels up when you get in the water.

"Strange, it won't plane....."

Been there.

LOL, not expecting to ever get it on a plane with a slatted floor and 4HP wherever the wheels are...... unless you know different, as I have just about Zero experience with watercraft of any description.

[cardo]

you might be surprised

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTFgJ2Lu2tE

[AdrianTurner]

Originally Posted by cardo

you might be surprised

I certainly am!

[hindsight]

Has anyone tried DaNard launching wheels? Danard Marine Products - Dinghy Wheels

Do you think they will work on dry sand or would I need balloon wheels for a beach launch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4d0HczDUAE

Thanks.

[AdrianTurner]

Originally Posted by Wozizname

The original assembly has a pivot bolt but to ease removal of the pivot I replaced it with an 8mm stainless pin like this
Attachment 109402

Anyone have a source for these pins?

Thanks in advance
Adrian.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by AdrianTurner

Anyone have a source for these pins?

Thanks in advance
Adrian.

barnet marine sell um i got some for mine Adrian

cheers

[AdrianTurner]

Thanks Jeff, I'll check them out.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by AdrianTurner

Thanks Jeff, I'll check them out.

sea-screw do them too drop nose pins not cheap though good site for other bits as well very prompt delivery and good stuff

cheers