Has anyone got a powrlaunch......

MeMe · 23 November 2004, 12:17

........system on their trailer ? I'm thinking about getting one and at £1500 it's cheaper than running a tractor or jeep with insurances etc etc.

Just in case you don;t know what I'm on about see www.powrlaunch.co.uk

gingercoastie · 23 November 2004, 12:31

I have

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DM · 23 November 2004, 13:14

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Originally Posted by MeMe

I'm thinking about getting one

Eeee lad, is this so you can launch the boat by remote control whilst sitting in the comfort of your mansion.

You could also take it for a walk down to the shops.

DM

MeMe · 23 November 2004, 13:17

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Originally Posted by gingercoastie

I have

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........by your enthusiasum

Any chance of expanding slightly ? You knw, what you think of it, does it work, is it practical, how much did it cost, how long have you had it, did you fit it yourself, what make is it and would you advise me to get one or steer clear. Finally I suppose I should ask, do ya wana sell it ?

MeMe · 23 November 2004, 13:19

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Originally Posted by davidmanning

Eeee lad, is this so you can launch the boat by remote control DM

.........having to put up with you ogling me nipples every time I ask you to give me a hand

gingercoastie · 23 November 2004, 14:02

Me Me

You may be suprised to hear that I love mine. I have had it a year now and it cost me £1200 with free fitting as it was one of the first.

Due to a slight back problem man handling my trailor was always a problem, that I no longer have. I have used it to launch the boat but to be honest I use the car most times as it is quicker.

I would definatly recomend one, in fact mention my name.

The powrlaunch guy will be at the LBS if you want to see one working.

I will sell you mine - £20000 plus a free Rib.

The Jackeens · 23 November 2004, 14:21

MEME we got one also and have had no problems.

I got it not for launching but to get around 2 lamp posts on to our drive.

Paul

tcwozere · 23 November 2004, 14:25

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Originally Posted by gingercoastie

I will sell you mine - £20,00 plus a free Rib.

Sold.. Where shall i send the twenty quid to??

The Jackeens · 23 November 2004, 14:27

Tony why the frozen bench ????

Paul

tcwozere · 23 November 2004, 14:29

Somewhere for like minded weirdo's to post..

Won't be there for long, running outta web space..

timboli · 23 November 2004, 19:02

I have been considering power launch for a similar reason to the Jackeens,I have seen one being used for launching at Calshot and it was very slow,my main issues are how long will they last with continual immersions in salt water and how easy are the motors etc to steal when the trailer is left anywhere.Powerlaunch are on my list to interrogate at LBS.

codprawn · 23 November 2004, 19:27

Seems very slow and very expensive to me - would rather use a tirfor - even the baby one - which is rated at 250kgs lifting - will pull a stretched limo up a steep hill. It even fits inside a brief case - wonder 007 didn't use one!!!

The bigger ones will pull out an army lorry no matter how badly it is stuck.

http://www.torqhoist.com/product_det...ID=25&s_Name=&

They are available in the Uk - actually made here but the Yank site was clearer.

http://www.landroverclub.net/Club/HT...ry_Tirfor1.htm

Clearly shows one in use - so versatile - can be used to lift engines etc etc

gingercoastie · 23 November 2004, 20:18

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Clearly shows one in use - so versatile - can be used to lift engines etc etc

Ah! but how long does it take for you to spin the trailor through 180 degress and back it round a 90 degree bend.

Also can you sit on your boat on the water and via a remote control drive your trailor straight out of the water and park it up, then do the reverse to recover your boat later in the day

Now thats what James bond wants.

codprawn · 23 November 2004, 23:52

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Originally Posted by gingercoastie

Ah! but how long does it take for you to spin the trailor through 180 degress and back it round a 90 degree bend.

Also can you sit on your boat on the water and via a remote control drive your trailor straight out of the water and park it up, then do the reverse to recover your boat later in the day

Now thats what James bond wants.

No what you really need is a servant to do all the hard work for you!!!!

dom14 · 05 September 2012, 08:19

hello
where did you buy. I live in France and I can not find it.

Pikey Dave · 05 September 2012, 08:24

8 years, that's got to be close to the record

Daibheid · 06 September 2012, 13:40

I took one off a RIB trailer a few years ago after it lasted about three/four years with corrosion destroying it. It might be submersible but IMHO isn't going to survive saltwater very long. That one had the motors fitted at the back. I'm sure it would all last quite a bit longer with the motors fitted to the front of the wheels where they'd sped a lot less time immersed. It might also do better if freshwater washed every time.

Very little was galvanized - only painted.

The other thing to watch for is the sub-frame for the motors runs right across the trailer and can reduce ground clearance quite a lot. If you use rough slipways or bumpy roads this could be a real problem resulting in a trashed system and very likely your trailer too.

All the bad stuff aside they work brilliantly if slowly and the fun factor is enormous. If you add double balloon tyred jockey wheels it'll get the boat in/out on soft beaches that you couldn't bring a 4WD onto.

It'd be good to know if MeMe ever did fit one and how long it lasted - prob not 8 years I'd guess!

thomas · 06 September 2012, 14:31

I went to look at a Solent Rib last year and it had one on, the system was designed for caravans so I was dubious how long it would last on a boat - the biggest downside was it shut down after 5 mins so you couldn't come back and bring the trailer to you without going to the trailer first and power ing it up and loosing all your cool points.