Shooting the Breeze

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by zenair

you can also launch at the largs lifeboat slip for free, it can be a bit rough to recover in a good west or south west.

I think Largs marina is pretty hard to beat for launching and recovery its just a shame its expensive is there a bit to tie up at the lifeboat slip whilst you get the trailer in the water as my wife is shit at reversing the car itself with a trailer in the mix its a recipe for a domestic

[kerlstone]

Hi Breezeblock, Largs is quite expensive for one off launches i agree, but i pay a yearly fee which gives you unlimited launch and recovery and use of showers etc, 24 7, 365 day's, its a good slip all tides and good for almost anywhere on the Clyde etc, its something like £160, a year, good value i think, and no, i have no affiliation to them, i'm on my third year so far, hope this helps.

Gerry.

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by kerlstone

Hi Breezeblock, Largs is quite expensive for one off launches i agree, but i pay a yearly fee which gives you unlimited launch and recovery and use of showers etc, 24 7, 365 day's, its a good slip all tides and good for almost anywhere on the Clyde etc, its something like £160, a year, good value i think, and no, i have no affiliation to them, i'm on my third year so far, hope this helps.

Gerry.

I had forgot about that might be worth for next year

[Last Tango]

Originally Posted by kerlstone

Hi Breezeblock, Largs is quite expensive for one off launches i agree, but i pay a yearly fee which gives you unlimited launch and recovery and use of showers etc, 24 7, 365 day's, its a good slip all tides and good for almost anywhere on the Clyde etc, its something like £160, a year, good value i think, and no, i have no affiliation to them, i'm on my third year so far, hope this helps.

Gerry.

+1. Renewal just in £165.

[two stroke mick]

How much is a one off launch and recovery from this slipway?

[Poly]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

How much is a one off launch and recovery from this slipway?

I think it was 11.50 each way (23 return) when I used it this summer. no car / trailer parking fees.

[Xk59D]

I'd pay the 165 quid to avoid the general that runs the Largs marina slip, spends his time trying to up sell everything and generally annoying you when trying to launch with it.

[zenair]

re largs lifeboat slip, unfortunately there is nowhere to tie on to during launching its at least a two man job or more if its a bit choppy. I have the season ticket at the marina and think its great value. Had no problems using it and great shelter in all wind directions and tide state.

[breezeblock]

yep I think the season ticket is the best way to go I've been using the boat a fair bit so I think it will be worthwhile when we stayed overnight in tarbert it was quite good leaving the car and trailer there and knowing it will be there in the morning

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by Last Tango

+1. Renewal just in £165.

do you pay over the phone or can you pay for your season when you get there John ?

[Last Tango]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

do you pay over the phone or can you pay for your season when you get there John ?

I paid "on site" by card, so I'm sure they'd take payment over the phone.

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

It is brand new refurbished but they could have made it better imo, it has a little green slime on it so be careful. They should have done what Largs has with that type of concrete or stones that no slime grows on or if it does you still have grip.

There is a big eye at the top of it so if worried can tie off to that or rope it down.

I launched from it once last year but I wouldn't like to put car down it too far due to slime, but my rig is substantially heavier and I've seen cars use it with small cabin cruisers with little issue.

Edit, not a great piccy but gives you an idea....it is not fenced off BTW anymore.

Gallery - Category: Swans, 2016 - Image: At Coronation Park, Port Glasgow

BTW, if you want to go out I'm up for a jaunt but I'll be launching at kip. (Assuming arnold clark give me my car back I should say)

I went a detour today and had a look at the slip I see what you mean about the lower half I very near went on my arse but it doesn't look too bad to launch from at the time I went the tide was 1.4m and it looked ok is there any obstructions further out that will cause bother if they put a simple jetty projecting out from one side I think it could be a good useable slipway with that seawall on the left it looks pretty well sheltered from a westerly wind

[Xk59D]

yes there is an obstruction or atleast there was, no one has confirmed it was removed during the renovation.

basically if you stand at the slip and look towards the water there is a big concrete block or rock that you can hit i'm told on the right side, i have never seen it but i always stayed on the other side just to be safe. a few have warned me about it so i have no reason to doubt it was there.

it is a usable slip for sure and the parking isn't too bad, it is a fairly busy place there so should be okay tyres wise. be even better if council kept the slime off it (no chance)

the other slip in port glasgow (which has the barrier) always had more issues in past simply due to everything being hidden, the other slip is nearly in middle of port glasgow town centre.

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

yes there is an obstruction or atleast there was, no one has confirmed it was removed during the renovation.

basically if you stand at the slip and look towards the water there is a big concrete block or rock that you can hit i'm told on the right side, i have never seen it but i always stayed on the other side just to be safe. a few have warned me about it so i have no reason to doubt it was there.

it is a usable slip for sure and the parking isn't too bad, it is a fairly busy place there so should be okay tyres wise. be even better if council kept the slime off it (no chance)

the other slip in port glasgow (which has the barrier) always had more issues in past simply due to everything being hidden, the other slip is nearly in middle of port glasgow town centre.

just waiting on a good weather window to see which direction we go I think we will be on the clyde on the 29th and the forth on the 27th

[Xk59D]

The weather is looking pretty poor so I'll play it by ear.

I have my car back now so I can tow..yay

[breezeblock]

what was the problem with it John said they were pissing you about

[Xk59D]

There was a few niggles but the biggest one is the brakes, they are really bad but they have checked vacuum pump, lines, master cylinder, calipers, pads, discs, abs system and the Haldex and all are within volvo specs.

The reality is I'm stuck with it now as I have no where to go left, I have already engaged trading standards, lawyer and rejected the car with both dealer and finance company.

I would love to get out of the car as it isn't for me, chalk it up and buy something else I think is my best option. John loves his xc90 and a mate who had one loved it too but I would happily trade it in today......which im toying with.

[Last Tango]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

The weather is looking pretty poor so I'll play it by ear.

A we bit breezy but dry.......that'll do.

[Xk59D]

Windy=waves and back says no.

I got email for certain seats today though!

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

Windy=waves and back says no.

I got email for certain seats today though!

Quite right Paul there's always another day