Geoff Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 I have cut some 10mm closed cell foam insulating panels and glued them in between the WH roof ribs. I shall stick another layer of the same material underneath and fill/seal all the joints to the ribs and roof perimeter. I have laid up a couple of thin FG sheets which I intend to cover with pvc roof lining material and fix to the underside. Sadly the weather is going to take a turn for the worse this coming week which will probably slow me down- if that is possible!!! I also need to buy a vhf set, where is the best place for a bargain. There are a couple listed on the bay around the £200 mark, but what is the best value decent set likely to cost? Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Geoff said: I have cut some 10mm closed cell foam insulating panels and glued them in between the WH roof ribs. I shall stick another layer of the same material underneath and fill/seal all the joints to the ribs and roof perimeter. I have laid up a couple of thin FG sheets which I intend to cover with pvc roof lining material and fix to the underside. Sadly the weather is going to take a turn for the worse this coming week which will probably slow me down- if that is possible!!! I also need to buy a vhf set, where is the best place for a bargain. There are a couple listed on the bay around the £200 mark, but what is the best value decent set likely to cost? Geoff. You just gotta hit lucky mate, I bought my standard horizon with inbuilt GPS on offer at £130, a month later they were £200... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 https://www.youboatmarine.com/cobra-mr-f57b-e-fixed-vhf-radio-2386-p.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8rbwSVgwmP9shZ5XAw7Oj7nauH1I9qb4y6PJPNVS22lHJoPQE6u8WjhoCRREQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 https://www.foxschandlery.com/standard-horizon-gx1400gps-fixed-vhf-with-dsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 https://www.prscomms.co.uk/webshop/marine-fixed-radios/28-lowrance-link-5-9420024118733.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Thanks for info Steve. I have to be honest, but I do not have a clue when it comes to Modern equipment. I am not looking for the cheapest, but the best value for money, I do love a bargain. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Standard Horizon have a good rep, that's why I bought one.... The 1400 has built in GPS so there it supplies it's own position data when deploying the red button. A few extra pounds sees you with AIS as well, though I believe that's receive only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I recently bought a Cobra F77 for the wee boat. Have fitted the VHF up inside the roof of cuddy but not sorted the antenna fitting yet. Was a simple process to get it ‘attached’ to the boat Ofcom licence and an MMSI number issued. They sorted a ‘t’ number for the original handheld VHF that I had, meaning it can be used on other boat / kayak. Cobra F77 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 The Cobra F57 in @suzook12 post requires an external GPS. The F77 has it’s own internal antenna which may or may not be a consideration for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Hi OC, the Cobra's were some of the ones that I was looking at on the bay. I would like to find one with the GPS, DSC and AIS options included, but I shall have to wait and see what turns up. Glad to hear that you managed to get yours fitted and registered so quickly. Geoff. Edited April 5, 2021 by Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Geoff said: Hi OC, the Cobra's were some of the ones that I was looking at on the bay. I would like to find one with the GPS, DSC and AIS options included, but I shall have to wait and see what turns up. Glad to hear that you managed to get yours fitted and registered so quickly. Geoff. Ahh, you’re after a posh one then 😆. Ofcom online was very simple to add new VHF to current licence. I did think it would be hassle but actually very quick. There is a chat option if you need to clarify anything with them. Also a good opportunity to review all the information that’s registered as Coast Guard has access to this in case they need to send a search party to a distress from an MMSI station. You no doubt know all this so apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, OrkneyCorkney said: Ahh, you’re after a posh one then 😆. Ofcom online was very simple to add new VHF to current licence. I did think it would be hassle but actually very quick. There is a chat option if you need to clarify anything with them. Also a good opportunity to review all the information that’s registered as Coast Guard has access to this in case they need to send a search party to a distress from an MMSI station. You no doubt know all this so apologies. Thanks for your comments OC. I do not yet have a boat registered or a VHF license, so I am totally unaware about what exactly I do need to get sorted in the next month or so. I am not really after a posh one. As it will be the last one I ever buy I would like all the goodies, but want a real bargain. Geoff.☺️ OrkneyCorkney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 All happened online very smooth. You can print off the licence. The portable VHF (which had been the main radio on the Orkney) had to have a new licence in its own right to get the T number so it can officially be used on other boats (the kayak) as well as a back up on the main boat. I was registered already so perhaps that’s why the process was easy and quick. Now getting the owner details changed on the SSR number for the sailing boat was a different matter - took ages and there’s a fee. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 14 hours ago, Geoff said: Hi OC, the Cobra's were some of the ones that I was looking at on the bay. I would like to find one with the GPS, DSC and AIS options included, but I shall have to wait and see what turns up. Glad to hear that you managed to get yours fitted and registered so quickly. Geoff. Still need to fit antenna on cuddy roof but want to get boat out of garage to determine exactly where to drill holes etc. As we’ve had snow on ground for last two days it doesn’t look like I’ll be doing it for a while. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 https://www.bosunbobs.com/en/gb/Standard-Horizon-GX2200E-AISGPS-Fixed-VHF-Marine-Radio/m-2135.aspx?PartnerID=29&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CjwKCAjwjbCDBhAwEiwAiudByyG9V6QMlvFn7kzCXW5m8yef4Dow41i_-7f_2VnseWz2_oxX08LdcxoCBrQQAvD_BwE This is the SH with both AIS and GPS Just bare in mind the AIS is receive only, if you want TX and RX AIS then you need an AIS unit.... An AIS that talks to your plotter would show you where any boats are in relation to you Geoff and OrkneyCorkney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 https://www.cactusnav.com/standard-horizon-gx2400gpse-fixed-with-built-p-30683.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwjbCDBhAwEiwAiudBy_vTHKvTPzcaW9PvlFE_chRtACeEaXZsTGoVAHOh0M0jVpUpXu_jyxoCiLkQAvD_BwE slightly different model Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 As I posted elsewhere I was unable to take my boat to the Hamble meet as the insurance company insisted that I needed a survey prior to getting cover. The suirvey was carried out this morning and I should get a copy by Friday. No point in posting any more pics as she still looks the same!!! Geoff.☺️ Andy135, Saintly Fish, GPSguru and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 One step closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Getting there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 4:52 PM, Geoff said: As the pre Offshore Outlaws forum members all know, my project is not a fixer upper, but a new build 18' fast fisher that I started in the early days of Christendom. I have been working on this boat on and off for the last 6 years. The boat was laid up and kept in the yard at my friends fibreglass works. He has just sold his workshop and is moving into smaller premises. Rather than take my boat there I decided that that I would get it home as all the FG work is finished (and has been for a while). The boat is now sitting on its trailer on my driveway. When the weather gets a bit warmer work on her should restart. Watch out Pete - I am sneaking up on you. Geoff. im not doing a thing im to hot Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 25 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: im not doing a thing im to hot Launch rolling over another season then Pete? Too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry 🤷🏻♂️ captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Launch rolling over another season then Pete? Too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry 🤷🏻♂️ He'll have to rename her "Goldilocks" Saintly Fish, Maverick and captin slows old outlaw 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy135 said: He'll have to rename her "Goldilocks" Clever. Geoff. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 ha ha you will get old one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hey Geof, thats a dam big looking 18 boat, is it actually 18ft or like some boats gets a name not true to its length (my own boat being one). If you don't mind me asking there are a couple of things in the photos that look a little hard to make out. First is number one which looks like a plank with a gap under it. Second, no 2 is the section that looks a few mm lower than the other part of the transom, was this perhaps a well for an outboard. Third question in relation to the added on pod, is the pod flush with the bottom of the hull or raised. If raised have you had a marine architect give the all clear or having it raised. Having looked into jacking plates in the past Ive always been put off them after seeing reports on the extra stress putting an engine further out out from the stern. The figures I saw were something 80lb of extra transom pressure for every inch out from the stern, which puts a huge amount of extra stress on the transom if you were to use the likes of a 10ins jacking plate. I know many builders get over this by lowering pods so they run flush with the bottom of the vessel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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