First time out! - Page 3

Gavin F · 23 June 2007, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Ahh I like that slipway i didn't recomend it to you because the water can go sideways a bit I've put a camel ( 2 rons) in and out of that slipway with a 2.0 Primera. It was a struggle and I bought a 4 x4 shortly afterwards but you'll be fine.

BTW don't be shy about calling your instructor and getting some free post course advice, he should be dedicated to ensuring your boating is safe and the slipway is paramount to that

Yeah, would do but haven't got his number as booked through a company and then just met him there, sure i could hold of it though. What did you buy?

lucky ribster · 24 June 2007, 23:36

ive launched at hasler the slip is a bit rough but ive got a vitara. in 1st low gear it goes up no probs

Rogue Wave · 26 June 2007, 23:43

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Originally Posted by Gavin F

What did you buy?

Firstly we bought an Isuzu trooper 2.8 tdi. Disolved that but wht a great truck it was until then!

Then a Disco Liked that a lot

Then a Patrol My favourite

Then a Surf which is for sale

Then an old Pajero

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Originally Posted by Gavin F

I think i've heard mixed reviews about the whole towing, launching, retrieving thing, just need to get myself on a nice slip and get in the water to be honest. .

I'm off to the North Sea on the 9th July. if you want tocome over to Southampton I'kk go with you to a couple of slipways and get you launched You can bumble up to the Teat and have a froliv in the water ski area come back and I'll recover you.. It's a free offer PM if you want to take it!

I'd also advise you to it his type of towhitch to yout ow bar
http://www.towsure.com/product/461-T..._Jaw_(Standard)

Hugh Jardon · 27 June 2007, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Gavin F

Hi Hugh, me again! Just wanted to comment on the Saab thing, doh! Have got some ropes so should be ok i guess as this is how the guy i bought the rib off launched and he had a Jeep. Might be time to chop the Saab in then for a 4x4 but need something that the clients would like and as economic as the 9-3, hmmm? Unlike Sarah I cant quite afford both at the mo : )

we have only tried with the saab once and that was down at ichenor which is stones and steepish at the bottom and our boat and trailer is probably quite heavy.

in a word it was crap, it struggled with just the trailer to get grip. but we will try again on other slips like camber dock

the beemer has pulled out of there a good few times and only got stuck once when i was on the far side where it is muddy and green

the beemer is auto, traction control and auto. the saab is front wheel drive and manual.

even a volvo estate could not pull the boat out at ichenor when we swapped over to try. so thats why i invested in some ropes

if you have a selection of ropes then you should be fine i would say. but best thing to do is give it a go as your saab may have better grip than ours and your boat is lighter.

with our landies and shoguns we have never had an issue, i always think auto is far better for pulling up slips.

Biggles · 27 June 2007, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Firstly we bought an Isuzu trooper 2.8 tdi. Disolved that but what a great truck it was until then!

I shall have to remember that quote when my Frontera eventually rusts to bits.

Or maybe its something I could say I've done to one of my work vehicles when its knackered.

Gavin F · 28 June 2007, 09:47

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Originally Posted by lucky ribster

ive launched at hasler the slip is a bit rough but ive got a vitara. in 1st low gear it goes up no probs

Is this easy to launch as it almost looks dis-used! Think i'm going to go out this evening as weather looks like it might hold off.

lucky ribster · 28 June 2007, 10:21

hasler can get very busy. you need to go down at low tide and have a look

as there's mud on both side's and rocks so stay in the middle. on tuesday

there was some muck near the top of the ramp so go steady or use a rope if

you havent got 4x4. i would come down and help but working tonight

Gavin F · 28 June 2007, 10:54

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Originally Posted by lucky ribster

hasler can get very busy. you need to go down at low tide and have a look

as there's mud on both side's and rocks so stay in the middle. on tuesday

there was some muck near the top of the ramp so go steady or use a rope if

you havent got 4x4. i would come down and help but working tonight

Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking of going out tonight, sure the weather will be fine. Shame you're working would be good to meet up. I was thinking I might have a look at The Lower Quay, Fareham Slip - looks ok?

Rogue Wave · 02 July 2007, 22:16

this was at Weymouth 2 days ago I think.

Rogue Wave · 02 July 2007, 22:16

so was this

codprawn · 02 July 2007, 22:17

That is such an awesome slip - don't even need to get wet.

Rogue Wave · 02 July 2007, 22:30

another hazard

Hugh Jardon · 02 July 2007, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

this was at Weymouth 2 days ago I think.

is that mr mannings slogun?

Rogue Wave · 02 July 2007, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

is that mr mannings slogun?

No not anymore!

Chris · 02 July 2007, 22:37

Went across to Cowes today and decided to launch at Warsash as its normally pretty straight forward however today was not good, I had to basically drive through 20 ft of seeweed and muck at the top of the slip at high speed in my 2WD estate. I was a bit pissed off that having paid £5 for the use of the slip it was in such a shite state, there was a guy there that said it would get cleared by the council eventually

Even a 4wd would have needed some welly to have got through this stuff. It stank as well!

Chris

Hugh Jardon · 02 July 2007, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

No not anymore!

oops an unintentional typo there, was thinking i recognise the back of it as nice mr manning gave me, bradders and a couple of dorris's we couldnt shake a lift back to our executive tents one evening in p-willy.

Rogue Wave · 02 July 2007, 22:46

This was a brand new trailer and it took me about two hours to adjust before getting tow ready. You'll also notice the tie downs stopping the boat moving forward and backwards. A similar tiedown was at the back goint from one side of the trailer through the tow eyes and back down to the trailer.

Check the slipway for glass before you start dancing around on it (or else!)

Unfortunately the trailer grounded coming off th slip which frayed the brake cable. The drive back to Wells was charecter building at least!

I obviously didn't pull this out with a 2CV and did use the Pajero in low ratio 4wd, but the trailer weighs 500 kg and the boat weighs 2700 kilograms and it did it easily. You'll notice the use of safety ropes tying the boat to the slipway and trailer etc. I did this on my own so I made sure I stopped the boat from slipping back into the water by tying it on to things, while I was transitioning from boat to traier to parking attendant

Hugh Jardon · 02 July 2007, 23:01

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

but the trailer weighs 500 kg and the boat weighs 2700 kilograms

are you sure the trailer is that light, my sbs single axle 1800 weighs in at 400kg and my super roller coaster 7 weighed in at 700 or 750!

i would have expected that trailer to weigh in at 800+

Rogue Wave · 02 July 2007, 23:23

The plate said 500 kilos' and a 3000 kilo's payload. Giving a GVW of 3500kg's,

Bloody nice trailer actually but it's 11.5 mtr in length and I think it could do with an extra axle and roller bay, but then that'a an extra grand or so.

my favourite UK trailers are SBS Bramber and Parrymore,

J.C. · 03 July 2007, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

The plate said 500 kilos' and a 3000 kilo's payload. Giving a GVW of 3500kg's,

I am also surprised that trailer only weighs 500kg, I was looking at an Indespension Super RollerCoaster 10 recently, payload 2650Kg, length capacity 7.3m and it weighed 850Kg unladen. What make is it?