Positioning launching wheels

[Tommy c]

Might seem a bit of a dumb question but I only want to do this once and I don't have any past experience
I've just received delivery of my new 330 pro.
Also a pair of detachable launching wheels

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154515872187?hash=item23f9dd19bb:g:-UoAAOSw0Cpg30X2

Before I start drilling, looking for some tips, advice and pitfalls

[Fenlander]

Wheels should be set so they sit under boat not out backwards. The wheels should be to the outside of the legs. Set as low as possible to get maximum lift off ground to give outboard best clearance from ground. Check whatever the position is that the nuts inside don't foul anything. Fit as wide apart as possible checking they will do the full swing to upright without hitting tube. Fit outboard and check in the chosen position they don't foul the outboard at all when it's on full lock.

Consider if chosen posn will cause you to drill through any data plate inside the transom... if a stuck on label not much you can do but I hate to see alloy plates drilled through so move them. Drill small pilot holes first then drill in from each side to make neat holes. Measure twice/thrice and drill once! Use a decent marine sealant on all the holes.

[billows]

Make sure the bottom holes will clear the floor positioning rail on the inside when positioning the bracket
Drill one hole and install bolt
Attack leg and check vertical and tighten bolt
Drill second hole and install bolt
Drill remaining 2 holes
Remove and install with suitable sealant not the glue type with washers
Bolts can be cut to length in a vice before installation with the nuts inside the cut and a rub of a file
Drill has to be vertical when drilling unless you drill holes oversize
Probably teaching granny to suck eggs here

[Tommy c]

What is the diagonal pvc from the transom to the side tubes for? If I position the bracket to clear the inside floor rail then, when in the up position, the wheels sit on these diagonal pieces.
Are they just splash guards?

[Steve509926]

Hi Tommy, yes they are splash guards. Providing the wheel leg just clears them it won't be a problem.

[Steve509926]

Think the pics on this thread will help, see #7

https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/broken...ice-86211.html

[Fenlander]

If there is a clash with the splash flap some folks have neatly unglued them from the transom top and replaced the glue with Velcro then have the flaps rolled away to the tube when needed.

[Tommy c]

Thanks

[GuyC]

What Fenlander said really.

If you have an air floor make sure the nuts on the inside don't foul the floor.

In your pic of the wheel on the sofa, I think this is potentially the wrong way round. With the wheel down, the wheel centre should be forward of the transom and not aft of it. I tried to find a pic on the internet and came across the link below.

https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/transo...ded-67350.html

[Tommy c]

Fitted now.
They are as close to the splash guards and as low to the internal floor as I could get.
Good job we have got a separate TV room

[Ferryman]

That’s just great - total respect for boats!!!

[Fenlander]

Neat job, well done.

[Kurt]

Nice job!

[essex]

As a DIY novice I was worried about drilling my transom but it seems to of worked. One hole didn't match and I had to make it bigger. I was recommended sikaflex sealant