2006holmwood Posted September 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Can't afford the marina fees, so want something I can put in the drive, and is easy to launch and retrieve Tarlach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 For what it's worth, most 16.5 ft boats with a well set up trailer should be straightforward to launch single-handedly. I should know, as I used to launch mine solo when I first started out. Preparation is key to an easy solo launch, as is good trailer maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Until 2 years ago I was launching my Warrior single handedly when I gave in and went for dry stack. I don't know how old you are, I was 71 at the time and could still manage, no probs. Terry. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted September 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Being a 77 year old and launching at Baiter slip is not fun. I don't have the money to pay for dry stack or a pontoon. I like the fun of a rib and it's cheap to use. Jim and plaicemat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, 2006holmwood said: Being a 77 year old and launching at Baiter slip is not fun. I don't have the money to pay for dry stack or a pontoon. I like the fun of a rib and it's cheap to use. I drew the line at baiter years ago and always launched at Christchuch, much more user friendly and good parking if you can work around the tides which, being retired at 59, I was able to do. Terry. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohgreatone Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 11 hours ago, plaicemat said: I drew the line at baiter years ago and always launched at Christchuch, much more user friendly and good parking. What's the issue with baiter (never seen it done there), just looks a bit shallow and I guess can get busy on a hot day with jet skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Trap II Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 not easy to launch at baiter, way to shallow and you have to push the trailer a long way out to float. 2006holmwood and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 VERY busy on a nice day. Doesn't cost a fortune though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Got one , Bought an XS500 Rib Now need to fit all the bits and pieces, rod holders etc. Jim, Maverick Martin, Tarlach. and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Is this Orca lV or Orca V ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Sticking with Orca lll Brian and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 22 hours ago, 2006holmwood said: Got one , Bought an XS500 Rib Now need to fit all the bits and pieces, rod holders etc. Nice one well done When you have fitted all the bits can you send me a photo to show the guys at work. as you know we have a few of those boats. a couple of the staff fish and may be interested on how to modify a Club RIB. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted November 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 hours ago, great white said: Nice one well done When you have fitted all the bits can you send me a photo to show the guys at work. as you know we have a few of those boats. a couple of the staff fish and may be interested on how to modify a Club RIB. LOL Will do, Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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