Dodgy Diver
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Tell that to the lady on the course who has to go back and book another day before she can be passed
powerboat level 2 this weekend
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Tell that to the lady on the course who has to go back and book another day before she can be passed
ctva
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Eh, no.
Oscar24
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Not using a kill cord is a fail
jon and michie
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I take it Darren passed - well done.
if you don't have a boat already the 1 tip I can give you here is when you do get one the chances are unless its a rib is it is going to be higher sided than the rib that you did your course on - Bear in mind when coming in and out of a docking situation etc take into consideration the strength and direction of the wind .
if you don't have a boat already the 1 tip I can give you here is when you do get one the chances are unless its a rib is it is going to be higher sided than the rib that you did your course on - Bear in mind when coming in and out of a docking situation etc take into consideration the strength and direction of the wind .
Dodgy Diver
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yes I already have a boar project on the go . most of my experience is from being a diving instructor in Tenerife on ribs . but I have a 23ft sunseeker day cab project , to be honest im note concerned with loading and unloading on a trailer
Bigplumbs
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Not really the person taking the course would just tell you to put it on and that would be that.
gordmac
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Having moved from twin shafts to a single outdrive that is a very apt comment for me!
gordmac
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I suspect that is a bit big to launch and recover regularly, certainly on your own.
Bilgediver
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Just enjoy and do as you are told and remember as the Headmistress used to preach that often neutral may be the best gear.
Dodgy Diver
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I understand this , this is why I was asking for places that would launch for you ? thank s
jon and michie
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where in the country do you intend to launch ?
Mr Googler
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Nah…I do that on my own
I do have to wear bicycle clips on my trousers to stop the shite running into my shoes but it is possible
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Flyingspanner
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Mr Googler
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It is American. No plate on it but I think they working things out on axles. 3 x 3500 lbs axles from what I can gather so 4.5 ton I think. The whole thing weighs maybe 5.5 to 6 tons inc trailer
Its bloody strong. You can’t handball it empty. No brakes though ? Im looking at options. I think I’m going to drag a block of 6x6 full trailer width wood just behind the rear wheels when coming up the slip. Need some kind of quick release for going down the slip though ?
BruceK
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Hook up the engine trims to a remote. Job done.
Flyingspanner
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Cheers - I am thinking of buying a used trailer for my new boat next year, ( if you sell the boat without trailer ???), it will only be used for pulling it out of the water for winter months and storing it, so will not need to be road legal , on a previous boat I had on park and launch, they removed all the brakes and cables and put them in a cardboard box for when I sold the boat, but they did have tractors to launch with so no emergency brake needed !. The dealer locally has a couple of Aluminium USA style trailers that they use so I know its possible to launch any recover this size of boat ?
Dodgy Diver
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I’m in Essex. But happy to go most places to be honest. I’d prefer to stay local untill I have launching and retrieval down to a fine art.
mm42
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Highly doubtful. I don’t know anyone who would employ skippers on a job like that with a commercially endorsed PB2, Advanced minimum usually. Also the interim MAIB report states the skipper was highly experienced and qualified.
38mess
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I know of a few outfits employing pb2 on fast ribs and rescue boats. No problems. Don't get into the mindset of judging guys on the pieces of paper they have.
