Mate - well done sounds good. I read you post about the ease with which you can lift the goose neck...I thought bloody hell. Then others have commented likewise...if you tow it light that, partic at highway speeds you may well find that your in the bushes. Way too much weight down the back. Either that or your a power lifter and dont notice the 150kgs off downforce!
What is directed stearing?
Cheers
Well it's not over yet, not until the fat lady sings. The Ventura is the go if eveything checks out. Thanks for the food tho'.Originally Posted by the lump
I did check that boat package out. It's prolly not a bad option for the $. Pretty rough in the cabin with the wires uncovered - you'd have to sort that.
The Optimax is a big bugger isn't it?
Jack
Oz Scott, wish the heck I knew what "directed steering" is now. Should have asked more q's. Was a bit rushed and overhwhelmed by the missus' enthusiasm over the boat, but I will get the oil next week b4 I hand over the dough.
Jack.
take your time matey - its can be an abosulte joy, but take the time to get it all sorted. I have seen the results of a dual axle set up with a Reef Runner on it with insifficient weight to the front...mate it wasnt pretty!
Cheers
PS. Keep the feedback and questions up...plenty of people who can help on here.
Direct steering isnt cable is it?
Chimo
What could go wrong.......................
Well it's not over yet, not until the fat lady sings. The Ventura is the go if eveything checks out. Thanks for the food tho'.
I did check that boat package out. It's prolly not a bad option for the $. Pretty rough in the cabin with the wires uncovered - you'd have to sort that.
The Optimax is a big bugger isn't it?
Jack
They are big buggers. Pretty good motors though. I actually know the tommos boys and it isnt like them to do a bodgey job. I have had 2 mates buy mustangs off them and both setups were smick. Good luck with ya boat whatever you choose I'm sure it will be a blast. I can personally recommend Yaltas but not too many down that way.
No mate, I'm not saying the boys at Tommo's would do a bodgey job AT ALL. It's just when the wife climbed into the cabin, she commented on the bare wires sticking out the back of the dash gauges on the demonstrator.
The guys weren't there, but when she asked the owners wife, she thought something could be rigged up so your didn't dislodge the buggers. Prolly the rig wasn't ready or somethin'.
Nice looking boat too.
Jack
Blackjack, Please make sure that the trailer is balanced properly EG: 10% of the weight on the tow bar. I was a Rescue Officer for 20 years and attended 6 fatal accidents where the trailers were incorrectly loaded or incorrectly setup causing the accident. In all cases the fatalities were the innocent people in the oncoming car.
Mate, I'm not having a go at you or anyone else but I can't implore you enough and everyone else on this site to make sure your trailers are correctly and legally setup.
I'm sorry if I come on a bit strong but I would hate to think that another person was killed just because it made it easier to lift the trailer and boat on and off the tow ball.
Cheers,
Rosco
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