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Old 15 September 2010, 17:43   #1
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need a launch slip

hi all need a launch slip close to the midlands as i have just rebuilt my trailer from top to bottom and need to know if the rollers are set for recovery im by walsal area if there is a pool with a slip i could use no engine on boat yet so not going to spin it round the pool many thx
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Old 16 September 2010, 09:19   #2
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Slide it off onto some old tyres - use the winch around one of the cross members of the trailer to pull it off ..............
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Old 17 September 2010, 19:28   #3
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If putting the boat on the ground (plenty of carpet on grass) or onto tyres is a bit daunting and you simply must have water to drop into take a look at www.boatlaunch.co.uk to find the nearest slip suitable for what you want to do. You might be better off trailing a little further and making a day of it (take the tool box) and that way you can see how the trailer holds up too.
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Old 17 September 2010, 19:45   #4
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Two blokes can lift a bare SR4 no problemo. In fact, I flipped and re-trailered our's with the aid of a couple of young teenagers only.
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Old 17 September 2010, 20:12   #5
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hi all need a launch slip close to the midlands as i have just rebuilt my trailer from top to bottom and need to know if the rollers are set for recovery im by walsal area if there is a pool with a slip i could use no engine on boat yet so not going to spin it round the pool many thx
If you can handle a drive then the slipway at Bristol Marina is excellent and easy to use. It never gets to busy and is ideal for trailer set up.
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Old 19 September 2010, 02:56   #6
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hi all yes 2 can lift it its upside down at the moment no engine or a frame just been working on the hull and painting it but will just rolling it on a few feet show me if the rollers are in the rite place or in line will try to post some pics tomorow of trailer and boat so far
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Old 19 September 2010, 09:51   #7
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Kingsbury Waterpark, Sutton Coldfield. nr the M42, they'll charge you.
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