I've only gone and done it !!!

flint · 16 May 2013, 22:37

Just bought an Xpro 530 on fleabay so now have to come cap in hand and pick everyones brains.

She (I assume she is a she) will need pampering with the necessary extras (furry dices on the rear view mirror etc) and hopefully some sensible suggestions from the forum community.

I will have to keep her in Summer on a trot mooring and move her indoors for the winter. Up to now I have had a 5hp Yamaha which I could wheel home and clean out every use, but will obviously have to leave a 50hp on the Xpro. Is there anything I can do to minimise problems ?

Does anyone have good (or bad) tales to tell me regarding Xpro 530's.

I will now sit back and wait for the flack

Flint

Nos4r2 · 16 May 2013, 22:43

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Originally Posted by flint

sensible suggestions from the forum community.

You'll be lucky!

Welcome to Ribnet

I think Daniel is working on an Xpro at the moment.

treerat · 17 May 2013, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by flint

Just bought an Xpro 530 on fleabay so now have to come cap in hand and pick everyones brains.

She (I assume she is a she)

Flint

Anything in life that is expensive to buy, expensive to keep, a pita most of the time yet can give such much moments of pleasure (when so inclined) has to be a she................

kerny · 17 May 2013, 18:29

I think that the X pro's are made in China and the tubes are PVC, but they also do hypalon at extra cost.

They do look good in the pics on there website

but I have never seen one in the flesh.

matt h · 17 May 2013, 19:56

Are they the bill highman imports?

kerny · 17 May 2013, 20:51

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Originally Posted by matt h

Are they the bill highman imports?

The guy from Seaswift down sarf does em Matt.

Bill Highwayman does the Seapro originally from China, now Egyptian made ribs with German PVC fabric tubes and Italian console and fittings

flint · 17 May 2013, 22:02

B****y H**l,

don't we make anything ourselves. With all this international trade co-operation I still don't know if are they are any good.

Flint

Nick Hearne · 18 May 2013, 14:11

Yes we do make plenty our selves & now you have bought it do you really want to hear they are c**p?

I have only seen the aluminium tenders at SBS & the did look well put together
Enjoy your new toy

matt h · 18 May 2013, 17:30

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Originally Posted by kerny

The guy from Seaswift down sarf does em Matt.

Bill Highwayman does the Seapro originally from China, now Egyptian made ribs with German PVC fabric tubes and Italian console and fittings

Oh bugger

Avoid or what? Didnt Hadd have one it sank?

Are they any good? Could it be the same one?

Iain Davies · 18 May 2013, 19:31

That's what we have got. Liked the first one we bought so much that we upgraded to the latest layout last year. Our actual boat was featured in PBR magazine Oct/Nov last year around Lundy Island and Dave Swift of Seaswift took it on sea trials over to Guernsey.

matt h · 18 May 2013, 19:57

Its The Sea Pro lain. , enjoy !!

Maximus · 18 May 2013, 20:07

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Originally Posted by matt h

Oh bugger

Avoid or what? Didnt Hadd have one it sank?

Are they any good? Could it be the same one?

You Pissed AGAIN!???

matt h · 18 May 2013, 20:14

you bloody got me druk agin!

Exe treme · 19 May 2013, 14:57

In summary a good purchase, especialy at that price (saw the winning bid)! Go out and enjoy it, pm me if you want more info.

flint · 21 May 2013, 17:50

Just returned from Seaswift and they were very helpful, (me being so ignorant of ribs).

They said the bottom thingy was made in China and not Egypt.

I am having the hull anti-fouled but after their advice, the base of the rib is not being anti-fouled, as to have the bottom of the tube would be to de-value the rib !!

They supply a Garmin 451s GPS. I thought about upgrading but changed my mind as I will be keeping fairly local.

I did think that the power controls should be on the right hand side (sorry Starboard), away from the main passageway, but that was already fitted.

Not sure were to to fit the drinks cabinet and cut glass.

It's going to be a long wait till I have time to pick the rib up but I will have to
do some swatting up on how not to look a complete **** when I first launch.

Flint

matt h · 21 May 2013, 18:07

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They supply a Garmin 451s GPS

£250 squids for 451s.at BHG Marine !!

flint · 14 June 2013, 15:20

Launched (succesfully)

last Sunday and chugged round estuary getting to know her. Had fun getting on the swinging mooring as it was tide against wind and choppy, and I had not bought a mooring strop

Next day after sorting strop I motored up to 2000 rpm, and then after 1hour 3000 rpm, but feels superb.

SWMBO decided that she could smell petrol. Checked the bilge and sure enough saw some fuel.

After a quick phone call to Seaswift it was agreed to take to agent in Porthmadog for checking.

Robert Owen Marine were very helpful (even stayed open late to receive the rib). Next day, after checking, they thought it might have been a fuel line fixed at an angle so refixed. Also as I had filled fuel tank prior to launching it could also have been coming from the vent pipe !!

One decision I need to make is a solar panel for the battery. I thought I could get a 10w flexible solar panel and either glue or bolt onto the seat in front of the console so that when she was on the mooring I could remove the cushion and connect to the battery. Is this practical ?

I will not be able to use again for a least a week so when she is returned I will
continue with a steep learning curve and report back.