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Forum: Engines & props 25 June 2010, 20:46
Replies: 25
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Posted By Hightower
You must use a substantially steeper slip or push...

You must use a substantially steeper slip or push the trailer in much further than I do.
Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2010, 21:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
I shouldn't think that 5-10 seconds of thrust...

I shouldn't think that 5-10 seconds of thrust from a prop every now and then will undermine concrete slipways and do much more damage than the tidal flows as it floods and ebbs.

Fair enough it...
Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2010, 18:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
Thing is, when you start to push on to the...

Thing is, when you start to push on to the trailer the stern is in plenty of water as the boat is at an angle to the trailer. When the boat is fully on the trailer, the prop distance to the slip/sea...
Forum: Engines & props 06 June 2010, 19:33
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
I'm positive I haven't caught it on anything...

I'm positive I haven't caught it on anything else. I haven't hit a prop on anything for over 20 years. It was definatly the recovery that caused this.
Forum: Engines & props 06 June 2010, 12:31
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
Some of the stones at mine are pretty big, but...

Some of the stones at mine are pretty big, but not in those numbers :D
Forum: Engines & props 06 June 2010, 09:37
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
Obviously the main problem is a Stoney slipway...

Obviously the main problem is a Stoney slipway and the fact I've got rollers. I normally just touch the bow onto the swing beam then use the steering to square up the stern. Then blip the throttle to...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2010, 18:26
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
It's not very tricky where I normally slip. But...

It's not very tricky where I normally slip. But just trying a new way to launch and recover without getting my feet wet or having to don my wellys in the winter. I must admit it's much easier and...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2010, 09:08
Replies: 25
Views: 4,562
Posted By Hightower
Powering a RIB on to a Trailer

Just some advice needed when powering my RIB on to my trailer.

I've recently changed my technique in launching and recovering my RIB and done this the last 4 times I've gone out. When I returned...
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