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by NewbieBoater
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Saker help please
Replies: 1
Views: 12724

Saker help please

I am trying to fin the "Maximum design speed" for a new insurance quote. Any ideas please?

Also asked by some insurance people ask for what speed it will go with the 60hp outboard in knots??

Finally is there a way to find out when your boat was made please?
My Saker is number 007 so take it thats ...
by NewbieBoater
Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: battery and fuel tank boxes on Saker
Replies: 1
Views: 2048

battery and fuel tank boxes on Saker

Hi All, Just got a Mooring and thinking I need to some how lock the boat batteries and fuel tank in place on my saker. Any ideas please? Thank you
by NewbieBoater
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Trailer not moving
Replies: 5
Views: 4061

Re: Trailer not moving

Thanks all, tapped around the wheels with lump hammer, as could not get the trailer to move at all and all released. Cheers
by NewbieBoater
Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Trailer not moving
Replies: 5
Views: 4061

Re: Trailer not moving

That's great, Thank you Clive
Have tried the rocking but got nowhere.
Will ask a mechanic and also ask them to show me the bits to grease.
Also had no idea about not leaving the brake on, have been chocking anyway but with the break on also.
Thank you again
by NewbieBoater
Tue Sep 27, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Shetland Saker covers
Replies: 0
Views: 103133

Shetland Saker covers

Adding some photos of my cover and frame, been in contact with Nuaticover and they can make a new cover but don't do the framework. I am not sure this framework is correct or really useable as seems twisted and maybe broken (think it is broken where the silver tape is all around).
This frame has ...
by NewbieBoater
Tue Sep 27, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Trailer not moving
Replies: 5
Views: 4061

Trailer not moving

New problem! Sorry help please!
De Gaff trailer seems brakes are stuck on could this be another issue? is there a way to check fix breaks with the boat on the trailer!?
Can just a normal car mechanic do the trailer breaks?
Any ideas advise greatly received
Thank you
by NewbieBoater
Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Newbie to boating
Replies: 8
Views: 5989

Re: Newbie to boating

New problem! Sorry help please!
De Gaff trailer seems brakes are stuck on could this be another issue? is there a way to check fix breaks with the boat on the trailer!?
Can just a normal car mechanic do the trailer breaks?
Thank you
by NewbieBoater
Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Newbie to boating
Replies: 8
Views: 5989

Re: Newbie to boating

Singed up now, going to add some photos of my cover and frame, been in contact with Nuaticover and they can make a new cover but don't do the framework. I am not sure this framework is correct or really useable as seems twisted and maybe broken.
Can you guys have a look and advise please, also any ...
by NewbieBoater
Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Newbie to boating
Replies: 8
Views: 5989

Re: Newbie to boating

Thank you all will look at joining
by NewbieBoater
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:38 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Newbie to boating
Replies: 8
Views: 5989

Newbie to boating

Hi I am a newbie to boating and have brought a Shetland Saker no.007, I am looking for a river mooring but am being asked for "Boat details - (length, LOA, beam,draught,make,name,model etc):" I'm not sure what most of these things are, could someone help please?

Also we have a sink but not water ...