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Thanks guys . so is it ok to strap over the trailing cover ?

Thanks guys is it best to strap to each stern cleat or just the 1 strap from one side to the other threaded through the cleats .

Hi All, Just collected my nice new sbs trailer today an would like some recommendations of what ratchet straps would be best to strap the boat to the trailer with. I have some lovely 5 tonne ones I use for the digger but slight overkill I think lol. Getting ready to get out of dean and redyhoffs asap. Went down to look at the boat about a week ago and was covered in the usual dust and the usual rust spots. Looks good on a new boat. At least at home I can keep it cleaner. Cheers Guys

I remember she used to sing to me too Mick. Hope you get it sorted..

I think its bad that they get the boats repaired without the owner knowing about it. I always felt that their was an air of secrecy around Portland and perhaps in other Marinas . I have heard a story that a boat was getting lifted out of a shipping container using a forklift and they carried on lifting the boat up which lifted the container off the ground and squashing the boat inside . Don't think they could cover that one up..

Well to be honest they say once the engine has been completely submerged then it is scrap . I think I was lucky that my boat was only 18 months old so for their insurance company to find a replacement exactly the same as mine was not worth their time looking for . It was quite surprising how much damage the battery did to the fixtures and fittings while fizzing away under water for hours. Initially their assessor just wanted to replace the engine , but after asking warrior if they would cover any possible future issues with the hull they said no, which was understandable. So they were left with no choice but to replace the boat . Im sure that we all have a few stories about the goings on at marinas , good and bad, but if we all knew about them then we would make an informed choice about using their over priced facilities and leaving your boat in their hands. Who really believes they are getting value for money. I sure don't and how the heck do they get all these awards ? That's why I am so glad to make the decision to buy a new trailer .

Very nice boat. Jeanneau definitely are excellent quality.

Hi Everyone. This is forum is looking good so far . Well I feel I can now let the cat out of the bag now that the insurance is all settled now. After calling dean and reddyhoff on a Saturday and asking them to launch my boat ready for a trip on sunday I was rudely woken early sunday morning with a text message asking for me to call the marina. I called and was told they forgot to put the bung In the boat and it had submerged a fair old way. They didn't realise something was wrong until at 2am in the morning a late night reveller going back to their boat raised the alarm. I was told that part by a good source. The engine was totally under water looking at the slime marks on the trailing cover and had 3" of water up in the cuddy bench seat locker. After an initial try to fob me off with that will be ok we will sort it , I wasn't happy with that so the haggling ensued. After fighting long and hard I managed to get a brand new 165 with 70 suzi again and had some extras put on by warrior while it was under construction. New boat delivered 22nd December . The money side of things is also sorted by the insurance too, but the man hours , time off work , emails, letters, ect has been huge and all dean and reddyhoff offered was a £500 good will jesture.. Not even an official letter of apology. Customer service is terrible. I have just ordered a brand new sbs trailer and will be getting the hell out of dean and redyhoff asap. Just another tip if you know anyone who has been dry stacked at dean and redyhoff in 2012 and they have complained that they noticed rust specks on their boat around the time that sunseekers were shot blasting an old steel boat right next to the dry stack.....After complaining I was credited £205 from my fees for the hull needing a buff and polish. Good fishing marks around Weymouth would be gratefully received as my plotter went with the old boat. Cheers Guys

Great news Brian. Always good to hear news like that .

Thanks for the advice guys. Hoping for maiden voyage on Sunday..

Just a reminder to Weymouth dry stackers at Dean and redyhoff . The forklift is in for major service from 21st for up to two weeks. Get your boat in before this date. Im wondering if I should put mine in as I am not antifouled . Any advice ? Cheers guys

Hi Brian, have messaged you on FB concerning engine costs. I too am going through an insurance claim at present but thankfully not claiming against my insurance. Cant say too much now but i am putting a claim in for lost wages , time, travel, cost of boat hire, ect. Hopefully you may be able to claim for these too as Martin says. Insurance companies do not realise how time consuming and stressful a situation like this puts you through. Wish you success in your fight as like most insurance companies they will probably only want to pay you the secondhand value of your engine. I think more Joe public should patrol the streets late at night in their cars and report suspicious activities to the Police. Food for thought maybe ..

Very nice boat.

Great vid.

Thanks Matt . sounds like good plan to me .

Hi Peter, Will give you some info soon , just cant yet but all will be revealed. Would love to come out with you . I did intend to go out on sunday but couldnt . The water looked very flat so i was gutted i missed the cod. Give me a call on 07912346037 when you have some space. Im very quiet at the mo so can do any days really.. Thanks again .

Hi all , im looking for information on boat hire. Due to a mishap at Portland my boat will be out of action for quite some time . Cheers

I have 2 Brand new 10-20lb 6.5 ft solid c 1 piece rods for sale . Looking for

Done again

Hi , Yes these are more oval in shape. Have just emailed Fladen so i hope they can help too.

Hi all , Has anyone had to replace a rod tip on a 8ft 2 piece solid c rod. These are an unusual shape and as yet i have been unable to find the right ones. Cheers

Done.

Thankyou guys for all your advice. Looks like the weather is not going to play ball before Friday deadline to get out of Portland. Probably will be locking the boat down for the 9 weeks so you will now be guaranteed a good summer. Time to get the old trusty beachcaster out so not so bad.