Tips on Tiller Steering Boat onto Trailer at Boat Ramp

[Splash]

Hi Dan.

I am 6'2" at 90kg. But, I will have 118kg worth of outboard hanging off the back, as well as a 30kg crank battery and around 15kg of fuel...at rear end..

Sharky - the 4.1m is rated at 50HP form factory, except I just had it re-rated for 60HP by a Marine Surveyor.

I do understand what you are saying about calm waters and going WOT - I will only be using this rig in the long river runs here in NT - so always calm.

I will be doing runs of 80km one way, so hence max HP desired...should be fun!!

Splash

[gazza2006au]

u might sink your poly if your trail aint a suitable drive on trailer

[Splash]

HI Gazza.

You have stated I will be voiding my warranty and now deleted your statement.

I have been down this road / discussion many times - the boat is now certified at 60HP according to Australian Maritime Surveyors regulatory bodies.

In what way would I be voiding my warranty?

I have a brand new Oceanic trailer with skids - designed for drive-on situations.


SPlash

[Charlie]

Not a lot difference in weight, maybe ten to twenty kilos between a forty and sixty, the boat will handle it easily or they wouldn't give you a compliance plate.

[Spaniard_King]

HI Gazza.

You have stated I will be voiding my warranty and now deleted your statement.

I have been down this road / discussion many times - the boat is now certified at 60HP according to Australian Maritime Surveyors regulatory bodies.

In what way would I be voiding my warranty?

I have a brand new Oceanic trailer with skids - designed for drive-on situations.


SPlash

Splash,

Have you talked to polycraft about the warranty if it is re rated by someone else??

Just think they may not be forthcoming in such a situation.

[Tangles]

Reckon Splash your worrying too much, ramps conditions/tides always change, will you really know until your there at that time?


cheers
Mike

[Splash]

Thansk guys.

Here is Polycraft statement:

"Polycraft is not responsible for any freight or delivery charges to or from Polycraft‘s premises relating to the repair or replacement of your Polycraft as a result of a claim being made under this warranty, which cost shall be borne by you."

So, I have to pay the min. $5,000 freight cost plus freight insurance of having my boat sent back to QLD and then back home (to / from NT) for any valid warranty claim I make with Polycraft...

YEAH RIGHT!

Any valid warranty claim is fruitless and not worth anything in any case with Polycraft because of this condition. This is like paying a $6,000 premium on any claim I make.

I won't bother contacting PC because I will never pay this money for any claim that I may make.

And, FWIW - the 120kg max transom weight that is stated on PC's factory plate does not change with this new plate I received from the Marine Surveyor - as the 60HP Yami is 118kg which is within factory specification.

I spoke to Club Marine Insurance and they have stated that they will insure this boat because it has a legitimate plate attached supplied by a registered Marine Surveyor.


Splash

[Noelm]

the boat will not be too low in the transom if the trailer is far enough in the water! you run into problems when the trailer is way too 'high and dry" it may take a bit of trial and error, but when you get the depth right, it will be easy. Do not fall into the trap of tilting the motor too high, when you give it some power, it will just drive the stern down, do it a bit at a time untill you have everything right and you will be fine.

[Splash]

THansk Nolem.

This is good information!


Splash

[Dan5]

Splasho........NTAP................Northern Territory Acrylics and Plastics do repairs on polly want a cracker FYI.....Pruen Rd Berrimah.........If needed that is.

Dan

[Spaniard_King]

Splash,

Always good to know where you stand on issues like that. Can't say that statement would win PC too many sales

[Splash]

Thanks Dan5 -

I will be using NTAP to weld on extras like the mounting plate for my leccy quick release plate, remove the SC unit and other nice to have's.

I am advertising my SC unit atm, and if I do not sell it soon, I will be cutting it up and using the plastic for add ons.

Spaniard King - Thanks for the feedback.


SPlash

[timeout]

sounds like a fun boat ,i don't think you will have a problem especially with the slide on trailer.If it did give you trouble you could always move the tank and/or battery forward especially if you go alone alot [just a thought ]

[gazza2006au]

HI Gazza.

You have stated I will be voiding my warranty and now deleted your statement.

I have been down this road / discussion many times - the boat is now certified at 60HP according to Australian Maritime Surveyors regulatory bodies.

In what way would I be voiding my warranty?

I have a brand new Oceanic trailer with skids - designed for drive-on situations.


SPlash

i didnt see your first post on second page so i edited my post and not every boat ramp is at the same angle so u might find it difficult to drive the boat onto the trailer on some boat ramps

[Kondo 1]

I drive on my 4.5 all the time, or at least 2/3 the way dependant on the ramp and then the co-pilot is on winch duty , I am a unit and there is plenty of weight down the back.

Just come in slow and dont tilt your motor too much, if you do you will send the nose up and drop the motor on the ramp - only use a little trim and then ease it up. If you dont get it all the way it will be close then you are only winching a little. On small boats the trailer needs to be deep.

I too have the surveyors plate with the upgraded motor, Sea Jay advised no warranty which I can understand and I am happy to wear the risk. Really the risk is small anyway in my case and I know I can wear it.