Recent content by Jetblack57

Plastimo unused 50ltr flexible water tank in protective nylon casing for sale as pictures, purchased in error. Boxed & ready to go, £45 inc P&P to U.K. mainland.

Oldgit......Thank you for the reply & comments, I really fancied the trip, but after taking in all the comments, doing a bit of homework & having studied the tides, charts, associated problems licences & all the cost, including shipping the boat back & forward ect it all seemed too much...

Thank you all for the advice & comments , this started as something I always wanted to do, but following a bit of research & considering the many comments on here, I’ve decided to give it a miss, mainly as this trip doesn’t look as enjoyable & as relaxing as I envisaged, which is disappointing...

Not in no rush. Was contemplating Gillingham to Putney & back over 3 to 5 days pending how it goes, runup & down with the tide probably 6nts max & assisted with the engine as required. The boats big enough & has enough power, so see no issues there, booking in marinas & - or tying up alongside...

Boat is a quicksilver 700 fitted with a 150hp to engine, so plenty of power, which I intend to have delivered to Gillingham marina on a lorry & after the trip have lifted back on for the trip back to the south coast, this trip is always something I’ve wanted to do but is it more of a problem...

Considering a trip up & down the Thames say for 5 or 6 days, with a launch at the start then a recover at the end at Gillingham marina, on launching round into the Thames in a 7.5mtr motor boat, say up as far as Putney - Richmond then back , looking to do this over 5 - 6 days & in no rush...

Hi bowler & thanks for the comment, I am already on fb QBO page, thought after owning 4 QS boats already it may be a good idea, I really am enjoying my 700 weekender, especially with the extra comfort it gives…!

Here are two people who I've used & cant fault either; Stuart Monk at Arvour marine parts, he supplies both Arvour & Quicksilver parts as well as servicing tele 07786 063770, he will-can advise on the wiper issue which is easy enough & anything else. Then you have Simpson marine in Newhaven...

The harbour entrance not the submerged barrier...?

SC35, you commented you can cross the submarine barrier on the upper end of a decent high tide, but the majority of navigators would wish to eliminate risk & usimg & taking note of info provided on charts printed by one of the best hydrographic offices in the world, on which obstructions &...

RJJ & Adam, ..Thanks for the responses. I’ve only 12 v outlets & I’ve 230v for marina hook up which also tops up the batteris or it’s engine run with 12v alternator charging to top up when out, I’ve a motor boat , which has all 12v usb, tv, radio & lighting, also has a small 12v fridge...

Emergency power.

Hello all, looking for advise on solar panel suitability,………. I have 4 x12v x 105 amp hour batteries all newly installed, 2 are set as leisure batteries & 2 are set as starting batteries., all are wired in paradel, here’s the bit I need to know, …….what Solar set up do I need to keep all 4...

SC35 could be local, or could even be a seasoned navigator..? yet despite both possibilities a boat owner should adhere to a common sense approach to safe navigation, both QHM & charts show & advise to use the safety of the deep offshore & shallow inshore water navigation passageways, that’s...