gonorn Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi All Im off to look at an Explorer elite this evening, they seem to have good reviews and have been around a while. Does anyone have any pointers to look out for? Here is the link https://www.gumtree.com/p/boats-kayaks-jet-skis/fishing-boat/1260274395 I was looking for something with a newer engine but Not much about. Any feed back greatly received. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Nice boats and if well looked after they are as good as Warrior's The trailer brakes are the biggest hassle on all trailers, work checking the wheel bearings as well I have a report on an Elite on my website, see signature for link Fishing Boats & Equipment Hope it works out for you Dave gonorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi Mike Mick Holmwood, (webname "2006holmwood"), had an Explorer Elite until recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi Mike, really good looking boat, what year is the boat. our boat had a 50hp 2 stroke and it went ok,later upgraded to a 70 hp 4 stroke wanted a 60hp but was none in UK. Fitted self leveling trim tabs and it made a big improvement. only a small thing but check transom bung is not split . as Coddy says check trailer brakes and bearings,we fitted bearing savers and a brake flushing kit. The Elite is a good boat and is easy to launch and retrieve. Have a look on Coddys site he does a good review. any questions just let me know. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonorn Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks all, I did take a look at Coddys site and it was a nice review. So I went to take a look at it with the boss and we paid the deposit on it. The guy is getting the outboard fully serviced with receipts before I pick it up. The s/n indicated it was made in 2008 If I read it correctly, Its been well looked after it had a very small amount of scuffing on the gel coat at the bow where it had missed the roller trailer. Engine fired up at the turn of the key felt cold the touch before start. Only downside is he removed the brakes from the trailer, Not a big issue for me as I'm going to store it at Rockley probable dry stacked. The boat sits under the 750kg weight limited so its not a problem for me as I have a x-trail to tow. He does have the brake kit still though so I may refit them over the winter. Ill post a few better pics tomorrow. Thanks Mike Brian and Maverick Martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Mike. The 750 kg = Gross weight. I can't believe the total weight of the Trailer + Boat + Engine is less than 750 kg. gonorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 The gross weight will mean you need a braked trailer for this set-up. bear in mind the Honda is a heavy engine. Even with the 2 stroke on ours it was over the unbracked limit. We used to tow ours with a Mondeo 2.0 diesel no problem. gonorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Mike If you are having the boat stacked then fit the brakes and you can sell the trailer, if the boat will be sat on the trailer and used to launch the boat on the slip then leave them off. My son has a rib at Rockley and uses the trailer to launch and recover and I have to say it can be a pain to get it all lined up straight on the trailer as the wind and current can swing the boat about a lot. If you do use the trailer I would suggest getting some floatem poles to help align the boat on the trailer. http://www.floatempoles.co.uk/ If stacked they will lift and lower the boat on the fork lift so easy to moor up and let them do the rest. Dave gonorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 As Dave (Coddy) said, if you're not going to be trailing the boat and provided it's not too from where it is to Rockley, I'd take the chance and tow it there without brakes. Then probably sell the trailer. gonorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonorn Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yep your right on the weight thing boat and engine come in at 530KG its a good looking break back trailer so im gueissing it ways more than 200kg. However Its only in upton and im moving it to Rockely so should be fine. The old Xtrail is the 2.2 diesel so I know it wont struggle with it. Once I have It and get it in the yard I can decide best way to proceed. Thanks All. Mike Brian and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonorn Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 OMG the longest 2 weeks ever! And finely I pick it up and move it to its new home at Rockley. Sadly the carbs are off as they are being stripped and cleaned as one of them has a sticky float where its been sat with fuel In it So I wont be able to use it this weekend... Still I have plenty of work to do to make it ours. Trim tabs have arrived as suggested by Mick and I need to install gps/fish finder and nav lights. Jim, Rob and Maverick Martin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well done Mike. You'll soon be out there ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I also meant to say to get the retracter kit so you can lift the trim tabs level when launching . Any problems give us a shout. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 As Mick said, you'll need the retractor kit, or the fork lift at Rockley could damage the tabs. Take a look at mine if you want to see what they are. I also fitted them to Geddar, which is the other Warrior 165 at Rockley. Nauticus Pr500 Trim Plate Retractor Kit (33570SY) Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 It used to be sold as a trolling adapter, so you can push the further down to slow the boat at tickover. I fitted some as "retractor kit" 10+yrs ago but had to get from the US as not available in Europe. great for launching is 10" water. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 I got mine from Force 4 where I got the trim tabs,give them the part no as in Brians post, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonorn Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks guys ill go hit up the lads at force4 tommorow,seems like I've been living in there place the last few weeks lol. Btw Brian did u manage to get all that antifoul out of your hair it looked like a cheap hair replacement procedure gone wrong :-) Maverick Martin and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Mike Yes got it out eventually, long time in the shower. Teach me to sit up before I crawl out from under.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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