New transom.

[Mercury]

Is there any one on here that could replace the transom on my sr4. It's not going to last much longer. I dont mind traveling but not too far from Sheffield, dont really want to be going down to the south coast. Something like a couple of hours from Sheffield would be ok. cheers.....

[Chris Caton]

you could try Mike Whitham, Whitham Glassfibre, just outside Ormskirk

[Pikey Dave]

You could try one of the refurb gurus, Biffer, Nugent? they'd probably do it in their dinner hour.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Is it worth replacing?

You could get a whole new boat for £1k.....

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Is it worth replacing?

You could get a whole new boat for £1k.....

wash your mouth out with soapy water HP, it's his pride n joy, of course it's worth replacing! you could say exactly the same for any refurb, I could have bought a new rib for what I've just spent on a old SR4 hull, but sometimes the pleasure at the end result far outweighs the actual costs

like PD said, there's the likes of Ed that may take it on as well, but it didn't mention Ed as he's a bit further away and by the sound of it he's got enough to do with his latest project, n Biffer is even further away

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Is it worth replacing?

You could get a whole new boat for £1k.....

Yes I think it's worth replacing, as Chris says it's my pride and joy. I cant justify spending £1k on another s/h rib, whos to say its not got a honeycomb transom ? Better the devil you know. And there is no way I could buy a quality rib for that money although I do realise £1k is just a ball park figure. Besides the tubes do not deflate over the years plus the valves have been sunk flush with the tubes and I have had extra rubbing protection put on the tubes.
When we used it for scuba. Dont use it for scuba any more, it's just a family fun boat.

[Chris Caton]

I'm guessing this may be a over winter project, so if I was you I'd give Ed (Nugent on here) a pm and ask him if he'd take it on for you, or give Mike Whitham a call, but just depends how much either of them have got on work wise, and how much preparation you're willing to do yourself may also help them and reduce the cost to you, such as taking the engine off etc, but either way you've nowt to lose by asking, both great fellas and will no doubt give you plenty of sound advice if nowt else, let me know if you want any contact details

[nugent]

Have replied to your pm,,

If it's needed quickly I would ask mike,, not to far from your neck of the woods , quality work and done at sensible price, by a highly skilled individual qualified boat builder,

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by nugent

Have replied to your pm,,

If it's needed quickly I would ask mike,, not to far from your neck of the woods , quality work and done at sensible price, by a highly skilled individual qualified boat builder,

I would agree with your comments Ed, but I'd also add, so are you

[HUMBER P4VWL]

+2 for Mike Whitham

Lovely guy too.

[nugent]

Cheers Chris try my best.

[Chris Caton]

I'm still smiling thinking back to our recent day out to Puffin with Tony, one to remember n your rib does you proud mate

[nugent]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I'm still smiling thinking back to our recent day out to Puffin with Tony, one to remember n your rib does you proud mate

Tony had his swimming pool with him,, poor mike caught the brunt of it,,,quality stuffing me finks

To be fare stuffed mine a bit to. But I was about 6 mtrs in the air before I did so Seamed such a long way down thought the wind was gonna blow me over ,,,

Finally fixed my dodgy oil tank now also,,, was an easy fix,, (chucked it in the bin ) bought new one

[telcowilliam]

It was a great day, domino handled the stuffing very well. Glad you have fixed that oil leak Ed, haven't caught a fish since the PAC has visited these parts 😁

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I'm guessing this may be a over winter project, so if I was you I'd give Ed (Nugent on here) a pm and ask him if he'd take it on for you, or give Mike Whitham a call, but just depends how much either of them have got on work wise, and how much preparation you're willing to do yourself may also help them and reduce the cost to you, such as taking the engine off etc, but either way you've nowt to lose by asking, both great fellas and will no doubt give you plenty of sound advice if nowt else, let me know if you want any contact details

Nugent ( Edd ) Has kindly agreed to take it on, which on learning about his reputation has pleased me no end. Many thanks for all your in put...Colin...

[biffer]

Originally Posted by nugent

Cheers Chris try my best.

About time you done some proper work, break out you're rubber gloves luv, I've got some sticky to do

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Mercury

Nugent ( Edd ) Has kindly agreed to take it on, which on learning about his reputation has pleased me no end. Many thanks for all your in put...Colin...

Result A bit more travelling involved, but I'm sure it will be well worth it in the long run.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Result A bit more travelling involved, but I'm sure it will be well worth it in the long run.

Birmingham is not too far, Where are you then P.D. You must be near me.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Mercury

Where are you then P.D. You must be near me.

Can't tell or I'll have to shoot you. I'm in the capital of the former Peoples Republic, about 10 miles north of DeeDaa land

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Mercury

Nugent ( Edd ) Has kindly agreed to take it on, which on learning about his reputation has pleased me no end. Many thanks for all your in put...Colin...

nice one, Ed's a top man, but don't tell him I said so n don't forget to post some photos