Home at last

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 17:59

Just a few pics - didn't take any on the actual delivery trip - just wanted to get home!!!

Trailer was huge - designed for the big Quinquari 11m boats. Towed like a dream and the Discovery was excellent - not at all gutless since I tweaked the pump slightly,

Rig was very stable to tow - same length as an articulated lorry but 8" wider - amazing!!!

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 18:03

What happens when someone doesn't bother with fenders. I also thought engines were supposed to be tilted OUT of the water when not in use?

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 18:06

Seriously bright blue. Looks pretty good with the white seats. Would have been nice with a grating to finish off the bilge - will have to do myself.

Millermob · 14 June 2006, 18:09

Well done, I bet your glad thats done, its a shame the bilge area wasn't finished and little things like not using fenders can have a serious effect, but hey ho its home now so you can enjoy it.

Freddie

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 18:12

Quick 20min blast in home waters after putting the boat in for the first time - getting rather late.

Got to say it is a fantastic hull - such a soft ride and incredibly dry - got quite lumpy in a few sections - other boats coming in as we went out.

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 18:13

Notice fenders are quite a good idea.

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Millermob

Well done, I bet your glad thats done, its a shame the bilge area wasn't finished and little things like not using fenders can have a serious effect, but hey ho its home now so you can enjoy it.

Freddie

Thanks - time to start enjoying now!!!

Scrumdown · 14 June 2006, 18:31

Looks excellent in the colour - Wont be able to miss it in the Bristol Channel!!!

Hugh Jardon · 14 June 2006, 18:48

hey cods

congrats in getting the boat at last. perhaps try those flat fenders and remember that rubbing up against things can do a lot of damage even to ribs so take care. you will probably notice your fuel usage will go up quite a lot now!!

done 40 hours in ours now and loving every minute of it

take care and have fun...

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

hey cods

congrats in getting the boat at last. perhaps try those flat fenders and remember that rubbing up against things can do a lot of damage even to ribs so take care. you will probably notice your fuel usage will go up quite a lot now!!

done 40 hours in ours now and loving every minute of it

take care and have fun...

Thanks - I even took fenders out to Guernsey with me - I understand their value shame some people don't!!!

Richard B · 14 June 2006, 20:09

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Originally Posted by codprawn

I also thought engines were supposed to be tilted OUT of the water when not in use?

Not necessarily...

ADS · 14 June 2006, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Not necessarily...

When a boat is moored I have always thought it was good practice to tilt the engine out of the water to prevent the gearbox seals from going. However, a skeg can cause a fair bit of damage at that height to a neighbouring boat etc and it makes it easier for someone to nick your prop!

Alice · 14 June 2006, 21:44

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Originally Posted by ADS

When a boat is moored I have always thought it was good practice to tilt the engine out of the water to prevent the gearbox seals from going. However, a skeg can cause a fair bit of damage at that height to a neighbouring boat etc and it makes it easier for someone to nick your prop!

There must be a hell of a lot of outdrives with knackered seals then.

Lifting the whole thing out of the water stops it from cruding up with weed and stuff, not much else.

ADS · 14 June 2006, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Alice

There must be a hell of a lot of outdrives with knackered seals then.

Lifting the whole thing out of the water stops it from cruding up with weed and stuff, not much else.

True. However, I based my comment around an experience that occured to a friend, his dealer advised him that leaving it down on a salt water mooring was the cause. Not sure whether this is true or not, I guess I just believed the dealer!

Alice · 14 June 2006, 21:59

Anything is gonna fair better out of salt water than in it, but i don't know why the dealer was going on about seals. The effect it has on the Aluminium of the casing itself would be more of a concern.

codprawn · 14 June 2006, 22:00

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Originally Posted by Alice

Anything is gonna fair better out of salt water than in it, but i don't know why the dealer was going on about seals. The effect it has on the Aluminium of the casing itself would be more of a concern.

Agreed - my anodes are completly shot.

tcwozere · 14 June 2006, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Alice

Lifting the whole thing out of the water stops it from cruding up with weed and stuff, not much else.

It might also stop anyone mooring too close to your stern..

ADS · 14 June 2006, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Alice

Anything is gonna fair better out of salt water than in it, but i don't know why the dealer was going on about seals. The effect it has on the Aluminium of the casing itself would be more of a concern.

Agreed, although something was clearly up with the seals on the outboard involved, because the gear lube resembled Semi Skimmed

pathalla · 15 June 2006, 00:50

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Quick 20min blast in home waters after putting the boat in for the first time - getting rather late.

Got to say it is a fantastic hull - such a soft ride and incredibly dry - got quite lumpy in a few sections - other boats coming in as we went out.

Well, where are all the naysayers now eh Cod? The Cod bashing should certainly be over! I think you are going to need to get a bigger truck to match the boat however, makes your Discovery look puny! I imagine that first ride was glorious indeed, was it not? All the difficulties actually make the first run all the better, I know it well. Looks good, and looks like it runs good as well, her length will make for a very nice ride I'm sure. Congratulations, I am happy for you!

pathalla · 15 June 2006, 01:07

by the way, your member info needs adding to now... don't see any boat details yet.