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Old 19 November 2009, 17:13   #61
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Wen u start paying for the fuel it changes everythin completly. . .Wen someone else is paying for it, I dont think we all think about it that much tbh . . .or do we? ? ? ?

I do most of the time . . . But thats me aint it haha
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Old 20 November 2009, 21:31   #62
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Wen u start paying for the fuel it changes everythin completly. . .Wen someone else is paying for it, I dont think we all think about it that much tbh . . .or do we? ? ? ?

I do most of the time . . . But thats me aint it haha
True, i've never had to think about fuel consumption before.

I'm sure you do, Andy :P
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Old 03 January 2010, 22:23   #63
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Lewis, I am guessing you don't have a car. Will you be able to safely get a SR4 up/down the slipway on your own without one - a lot heavier than a laser?
it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.


and lewis, when its warmer and i can bare to stand and fix my engine i will tale you out on my boat it you want to let you see what they are like.
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it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.
that was my point though - its probably not something you can do single handed (without a car) - I just wanted to check the OP was aware of this limitation compared to his lightweight dinghy.
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that was my point though - its probably not something you can do single handed (without a car) - I just wanted to check the OP was aware of this limitation compared to his lightweight dinghy.
cool, thre is a tractor at the club that he could use too
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Old 04 January 2010, 17:09   #66
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it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.


and lewis, when its warmer and i can bare to stand and fix my engine i will tale you out on my boat it you want to let you see what they are like.
Not too bad, there's usually help around. You've managed anyway.

That'd be great, thanks. If you're needing any help let me know. I live like five minutes away.
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that was my point though - its probably not something you can do single handed (without a car) - I just wanted to check the OP was aware of this limitation compared to his lightweight dinghy.
I understand what you're getting at but it's cool, i don't think there's much of a problem at the club. There's plenty of options, and if all else fails, i'll just borrow a car
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Old 04 January 2010, 17:15   #68
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Seems the threads alive again, so i though i'd let you know that i'm in pretty much the same position as last post.

I'm getting closer to having enough money to start seriously looking at buying. Aiming for buying in early spring.

I'll keep you posted
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it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.


and lewis, when its warmer and i can bare to stand and fix my engine i will tale you out on my boat it you want to let you see what they are like.
I launch single handed, even with a bunked trailer on a decent slipway drive on drive off with barely any winching - and I only get the rubber wet on the tyres
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You do have the benefit of a nice steep slip though, which makes all the difference.
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Cookee - he means 3-4 people with brute force and no car.
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Old 07 January 2010, 17:35   #72
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You do have the benefit of a nice steep slip though, which makes all the difference.
Yeah, it's pretty steep. A bit narrow though!

Not a great photo, it's actually quite steep.
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Old 07 January 2010, 18:10   #73
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cool, thre is a tractor at the club that he could use too
Would that be a 4 wheel drive John Deere 2510 one by any chance?

If so your Commodore Andy works with me.

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Yeah, it's pretty steep. A bit narrow though!

Not a great photo, it's actually quite steep.
dude, you don't launch off that one. its the two wide ones that you use. they are good at high tide but rather bad at low tides.
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Old 07 January 2010, 18:55   #75
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Would that be a 4 wheel drive John Deere 2510 one by any chance?

If so your Commodore Andy works with me.

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Its a john deere but i'm not sure what model, but Andy is the commodore so it must be.
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Old 07 January 2010, 23:03   #76
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LOL Gaz - the Fife Mafia lurks, what's the weather like up in your neck of woods.

More importantly: have they gritted the roads to the DBSC since I have got to go to meeting there next week!, then the week after, arghh and i have meeting in PEYC too next week too!

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no no the road down to the club is still a nightmare... but the club is fine thanks to camtheribman and a few others fine work with the home made grit.

you will be fine.
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As above Scott main roads ok but sides roads are totally crap.

Seems to be more Fifers here than I first thought,
We will have to get the clubs together in the summer for some good cruises this year!

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Iris Robinson....................could be the route to your new boat!!
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