At Southampton Boat Show I Bought....

[eddiecat]

Sorry - didn't realise exactly what I was doing - just trying to answer the questions...... But now I've paid up as a Trade Member, I can have a clean conscience

And a nice little 'One-Two' movement betweek Dirk and JK!!


Certainly not trying to start a 'mine's better than yours' competition. We'll organize a demo day in the next couple of months somewhere in the Solent so people can give Aqua-dock a try for themselves. And do some quotations.

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by eddiecat

Sorry - didn't realise exactly what I was doing - just trying to answer the questions...... But now I've paid up as a Trade Member, I can have a clean conscience

Thanks

[Carl]

a thought i had a while ago about these docks were, what if your boat is safe and sound on the dock,but the end/tip of your outdrive leg is still in the water a little,but your anodes are not,what happens about electrolysis,do you have to fit anodes to the dock

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Thanks

No problem!

[Andre]

Originally Posted by eddiecat

We'll organize a demo day in the next couple of months somewhere in the Solent so people can give Aqua-dock a try for themselves. And do some quotations.

if I still have my rib and you are stuck for a 9 mtr one I can provide you with my demo model, I am sure Richard will be happy to make the arrangements

[eddiecat]

Thanks Andre,

I appreciate that very much.
Richard and I will hatch a plan and keep you in the loop!

[Tony]

Originally Posted by eddiecat

Thanks Andre,

I appreciate that very much.
Richard and I will hatch a plan and keep you in the loop!

Can you give us an idea of block size and price per block?

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by Tony

Can you give us an idea of block size and price per block?

Hi Tony, have sent you a PM

[eddiecat]

HiTony,

Yes the single modules are 483mm x 483mm and the doubles are 483mm x 966mm.
We try to use doubles wherever possible as this increases the strength of the overall structure and helps to reduce the cost too.
Our 'drive-on' module is 483mm x 966mm.

Regarding pricing, I can quote for complete docks or pontoons but don't really want to post an item by item price list here.

However, I note your rib is a Cougar R8 which I believe has a stepped hull. Unfortunately, stepped hulls are a problem for us when we try to drive off the Aqua-dock as the steps tend to sit firmly behind the rollers. We have to be honest here and say that although we believe our product is brilliant for standard hulls it won't work with a stepped hull. In fact our knowledge is that drive-on docks don't work generally with stepped hulls and the inclusion of our rollers certainly don't improve this.

Happy to quote for anything else though.

[Tony]

Originally Posted by eddiecat

HiTony,

Yes the single modules are 483mm x 483mm and the doubles are 483mm x 966mm.
We try to use doubles wherever possible as this increases the strength of the overall structure and helps to reduce the cost too.
Our 'drive-on' module is 483mm x 966mm.

Regarding pricing, I can quote for complete docks or pontoons but don't really want to post an item by item price list here.

However, I note your rib is a Cougar R8 which I believe has a stepped hull. Unfortunately, stepped hulls are a problem for us when we try to drive off the Aqua-dock as the steps tend to sit firmly behind the rollers. We have to be honest here and say that although we believe our product is brilliant for standard hulls it won't work with a stepped hull. In fact our knowledge is that drive-on docks don't work generally with stepped hulls and the inclusion of our rollers certainly don't improve this.

Happy to quote for anything else though.

Thanks..

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by BrAinZ

I went to Southampton Boat Show..... and bought a stick.

Matt h bought a PORTHOLE!! CAN'T Imagine why!??? Should look 'interesting' on the new RIB!

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by eddiecat

HiTony,
However, I note your rib is a Cougar R8 which I believe has a stepped hull. Unfortunately, stepped hulls are a problem for us when we try to drive off the Aqua-dock as the steps tend to sit firmly behind the rollers. We have to be honest here and say that although we believe our product is brilliant for standard hulls it won't work with a stepped hull. In fact our knowledge is that drive-on docks don't work generally with stepped hulls.

Tony, you have probably already seen them but what about these hydrolifts?

http://www.ribs.co.uk/page/hydro

[Chris Wilson]

Originally Posted by eddiecat

Hi Dirk,

You're on the ball aren't you...

Better value certainly for a few reasons:
* You're right that it's my company manufacturing them and as we're doing this in the UK we're not having to pass on the cost to you of shipping from USA, Canada, Malaysia or wherever it may be. Fewer Carbon Miles too!
* We try to avoid further additional costs by selling direct to end users and don't have to pay fees to importers, handling and storage agents etc. Having said this, "NautiBuoy" (trading as 'UK Powerboat') works with us as a sales agent and I'm very happy to receive orders orders through him, or directly.

Better generally for a number of reasons:
* Immediately available from stock. No paying up and waiting 10 weeks for the goods to arrive.
* Our design incorporates two rollers in each block which ease the driving on and off process and eliminate possible damage to hull and chines. Less power needed to drive on and no winches needed to get your boat off again.
* Stronger and wider modules means the pontoon will not sag and bow and grip around your boat, so there's no need for metal bracing bars underneath.
* 26 years blowmoulding experience means we understand how the product needs to be made to perform most effectively.

Hope this helps.

Hello Eddie or is it.................?

Methinks you might need to check some of your facts. Anyway, glad we can have a constructive discussion about this. When's the demo day - fancy a duel?!!

[Carl]

this sounds interesting,handbags at dawn maybe. oh and how about TRADE MEMBERSHIP just to get the ball rolling