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Forum: Technical Q&A 22-09-2010, 06:10 PM
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Posted By GrahamMeck
Mercury tilt and trim

I'm after some advice (again) :)

I have a Signature 1900 fitted with a mercury 135 blue max (which apparently has been jetted out to 155, but have no way of confirming) I have recently and after a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-08-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
As it turned out it was very easy, drove it half...

As it turned out it was very easy, drove it half way up the trailer then winched her in the rest, and she sat central first go :hugegrin:

found out that the trim indicator didn't work though, or...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 26-08-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
Cardiff turned out to be a good place and sea...

Cardiff turned out to be a good place and sea trials went well :)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 21-08-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
Did a recce in the car today (weather is sh..t...

Did a recce in the car today (weather is sh..t again) down to Cardiff Bay

really glad I did, might be a bit more trouble to get too, but the slip way is ideal
£7.10 + £5.00 refundable deposit,...
Forum: Gallery 21-08-2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By GrahamMeck
Many thanks :up: Might even take a trip...

Many thanks :up:

Might even take a trip down on the bike for a recce
Forum: Gallery 20-08-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By GrahamMeck
Hi what is the launching facilities like...

Hi

what is the launching facilities like there, for visitors, I need to get a boat into the water for testing :hugegrin:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-08-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,765
Posted By GrahamMeck
Basically you have grand father rights they...

Basically you have grand father rights

they have to give you the restricted new cat's as that is the new licence cat's
then as you passed your test prior to the new cat's they have to give you...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-08-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,765
Posted By GrahamMeck
The 85% rule was what was generally reconized by...

The 85% rule was what was generally reconized by caravan organizations

"the ideal" weight of the caravan should not exceed 85% of the towing vehicles weight

obviously this could be applied to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-08-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,765
Posted By GrahamMeck
The old rule used to be that if the trailer...

The old rule used to be that if the trailer exceeeded the towing vehicles weight, you were restricted to 40mph, hence why you can tow a ford granada on a trailer with a ford granada but you were...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-08-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
Looks like it is going to be Weston then ...

Looks like it is going to be Weston then

Unless anyone knows about Channel View Leisure Centre in Cardiff Slipway?



What sort of distance are we talking about?

I have driven down to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 19-08-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
BTW I forgot to say thanks for the offer...

BTW

I forgot to say thanks for the offer Burty, not sure when I will be trying to launch its looking like its going to be a last minute decision, as my weekends are pretty much taken up at the min
Forum: General Boating Discussion 19-08-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
Yes its where the SARA keep their boat and the...

Yes its where the SARA keep their boat and the slip way is next to them, but I was told it takes at least 2 experianced people to launch there, and recovery can be a bit tricky



Is there a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-08-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By GrahamMeck
Best place to launch

Hi all

I'm new here and would like some advice

I live in Chepstow and presently have a Haines Signature 1900s, I have done some work on her and am now looking at checking her out as far a sea...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-12-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,191
Posted By GrahamMeck
Maybe I should look closer, but they are...

Maybe I should look closer, but they are generally advertised under Ah

Going by the battery stops, its going to be a big one :aaahhh:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-12-2009, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,191
Posted By GrahamMeck
Thanks for that topgun :up: The only thing...

Thanks for that topgun :up:

The only thing I can't seem to find is what Ah it should be,

The manual says:-

The manufacturer recommends a battery with
a minimum rating of 465 cold cranking...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 10-12-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,191
Posted By GrahamMeck
Black max 135 battery

Hi

I have just bought a Haines/Sheltland 1900s with a mercury black max 135 which has been "carbed" out to a 155 apparently

My question is (since at present it has some low life car battery on...
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