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From experience the ‘base price.’ is artificially low, you will need to add a whole host of extra equipment to get to a decent spec level - would be interesting to see how both boats stack up cost wise one you have chosen your desired specification

https://powerboatandrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Vanclaes-Trailer-Laws.pdf This is how Power boat and Rib made the legal limits towing an Axopar 28 Cabin - Length was ok, weight was just ok with minimum equipment and fuel/water but the width was over the limit including the overhang, so...

The only other way to tow bigger and he is using a 5th wheel setup - you can go to 4300kg and you need an older style licence with catorory BE (or take the test) - this is a Saxdor 320 GTO 10.28m OAL x 3.10m Beam with a weight of 3600kg but it will cost you £££££

Or a dual 12v/240v calorifier - would that work ?

Is there a way to supply power the calorifier when the engines are running ?

So finally installed my Chinese diesel heater, I have to say very impressed so far😁 - all the bits were there and fitted, worked first try as well which was a bonus - I bought a stainless steel thru hull skin fitting to vent the exhaust outside and a 240v-12v power supply as a permanent feed -...

They have just released a 400 version - a lot of boat for the money !

Yes about £1000 in the UK - but enables you to do a lot more than the single bottle style - there are also Chinese versions for less than 1/2 the price

I always thought these were a good idea for hull inspection, cleaning etc BLU3’s Battery-Powered Dive Systems Are A Gateway For New Scuba Divers - DeeperBlue.com

I found this article from PBO - they suggest Epoxy primer is required and good heavy sanding as no chemical adhesion only mechanical to the copper coat Overcoating Coppercoat antifouling: ask the experts - Practical Boat Owner

That’s my old berth at Pwllheli 😁

Blimey - that’s a strong Rib to tow that thing - is he claiming salvage 🤪

Cheers 🙏🙏

The new Mercury 300 is fantastic and a V8 👍

My protection method seems to work ok 😎