Excel boats

[jeffstevens763@g]

Anyone seen the excels with the v3 floor which I believe is a speed tube floor?

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Anyone seen the excels with the v3 floor which I believe is a speed tube floor?

Didn’t see or hear of them at the boat show Jeff.

[jeffstevens763@g]

It says on some models Dave I've sent a mail to enquire I think it's on the 435 HD boats only. Ant news on yours yet?

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

It says on some models Dave I've sent a mail to enquire I think it's on the 435 HD boats only. Ant news on yours yet?

Picked it up last week, been busy fitting the transom wheels, plotter, sounder transducer etc. Hoping to get it wet mid November, weather permitting.

[jeffstevens763@g]

great interested to know how you get on with the wheels never worked for me, ive booked ardoran for a 3 days mid week next week to test the engine so hope the weather plays ball mind if it works and i can get my confidence back in it that'll be a bonus
link to that vanguard model

https://www.excel-inflatables.co.uk/...oat-xhd435.php

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

great interested to know how you get on with the wheels never worked for me, ive booked ardoran for a 3 days mid week next week to test the engine so hope the weather plays ball mind if it works and i can get my confidence back in it that'll be a bonus
link to that vanguard model

https://www.excel-inflatables.co.uk/...oat-xhd435.php

Will do on the wheels[emoji106] This SIB game is all new to me, so I’m on a learning curve. Why didn’t they work for you?

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Will do on the wheels[emoji106] This SIB game is all new to me, so I’m on a learning curve. Why didn’t they work for you?

i couldnt lift the bow for long enough with minimal kit not enough balance from the wheel position with the 25hp on the back, mind the boat weighs in at 100 kg on its own. tested it on my yard no way was i going to pull my guts out on a beach not to say you won't manage just didnt work for me with the fixed engine at 62 kg

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

i couldnt lift the bow for long enough with minimal kit not enough balance from the wheel position with the 25hp on the back, mind the boat weighs in at 100 kg on its own. tested it on my yard no way was i going to pull my guts out on a beach not to say you won't manage just didnt work for me with the fixed engine at 62 kg

[emoji106] I’ve wheeled it around the garden & across the gravel drive ok. No kit in, just boat/engine/fuel tank. My only concern is that the pin will jump out of the locating notch if we go over rough ground or hit a lump. I’ll suck it & see.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

[emoji106] I’ve wheeled it around the garden & across the gravel drive ok. No kit in, just boat/engine/fuel tank. My only concern is that the pin will jump out of the locating notch if we go over rough ground or hit a lump. I’ll suck it & see.

not sure what wheels you have i put drop nose bolts/pins in mine.

sounds like you have the right balance there or you'd be moaning

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

........or you'd be moaning

Dunno what you mean[emoji6]

[jeffstevens763@g]

got a call from excel it adds about £500 on to have the speed tubes on any vanguard made to order, made from hytex 0.9mm thick with double thickness hull skin