Who is Ready to Go

smallribber · 01 May 2019, 18:33

Well I have now got the little Narwhal 4.5 Rib ready to go for the season.
Who else is ready or have you been ready ages.... Post some pics of you set up ready to go for 2019

jeffstevens763@g · 01 May 2019, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Well I have now got the little Narwhal 4.5 Rib ready to go for the season.
Who else is ready or have you been ready ages.... Post some pics of you set up ready to go for 2019

Been out twice this season already Dennis looking for the next trip now boat coming back Friday from the dealers report to come on running issues but not going to stop me going out have a good season

TimB · 01 May 2019, 18:44

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1

nearly got all the black anti foul off, then ready

Lee argyle · 01 May 2019, 19:00

Our new outfit for this season, just fitting some extra bilge pumps

Frar · 01 May 2019, 23:44

Couple of trips on Loch Lomond and the Forth.

Sprocker · 02 May 2019, 10:35

Never stopped, we've had some of the best days out over the winter months.

https://youtu.be/YlK3D2FRQSQ

Revenger715 · 02 May 2019, 11:37

Nearly..!!

Had so far:

Engine full service
Trailer full Service
New flexi-teak deck
New LED spots
New Speedo, Tachometer, Trim Gauge
Minor gel coat repairs to chines from driving on and off floating dock
Hull Cleaned and Polished
Tubes cleaned and UV Protector applied (mixed results, see other thread...)..

Upholstery cleaned
A Frame and all stainless polished

Some repainting on leg of motor
New colour coded warps

Just need to polish the console and motor and any interior plastic bits

She's looking not bad for a 15 year old boat..!!

I have no idea how to paste a pic or two..!!

willk · 06 May 2019, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Who else is ready or have you been ready ages....

I'm in.

jonp · 07 May 2019, 06:03

Mine is always ready all year round, we literally can be on the water from leaving our home in 10mins. In saying that I never had an off the water season in the U.K. either.

beamishken · 07 May 2019, 10:22

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Originally Posted by jonp

Mine is always ready all year round, we literally can be on the water from leaving our home in 10mins. In saying that I never had an off the water season in the U.K. either.

Considering your winter is like our summer, all year round boating is no surprise.
We used to boat (and waterski) all year round in the uk too but getting older we tend to find warmer pastimes in the winter

Last Tango · 07 May 2019, 13:47

With Jonp on this one......

Save yourself all the hassle of getting ready for the season.
Get some woollies and just keep it going all year round.

jonp · 07 May 2019, 23:00

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Originally Posted by beamishken

Considering your winter is like our summer, all year round boating is no surprise.
We used to boat (and waterski) all year round in the uk too but getting older we tend to find warmer pastimes in the winter

I'm 5 hrs south of Sydney, where we get frosts this time of the year. Two hours inland from me we have world class snow fields and icecap mountains. I have to admit I'm no fan of the cold though and often tow my boat to far north Queenside mid winter where the water and air temp remains high 20's. Northern Territory remains in the 30's throughout most of winter.

Phil M · 09 May 2019, 12:37

3rd trip out was last Sunday. cold and a bit choppy but sunny. First trip of the season was 3rd Jan.

Phil M

beamishken · 09 May 2019, 14:10

You have to remember for those of us who keep boats on moorings you cant get insurance cover for all winter so have to take them out I do have a small rib that I never winterise but still prefer warmer weather nowadays