The new F360 Rib

[Martin]

EEEEEk, I don't think i'd be running it up the slip even then.
I have rub strakes on the Honwave right on the "V" but I get out. A pair of waders for £20 delivered eBay, does the job just great if it's chilly.
Have you thought about a folding launch trolley or some bow wheels ?

[James]

I wouldn't run it up, more of a case if the hull accidentally touches the concrete when I get out of the boat.
Bit like a bumper I guess.

Today I managed to get out without touching the concrete but had to put my foot in the water to learn forward and lift the nose up so I could pull it out of the water.

The boat has launch wheels.

However I can't think of a good way to implement it so I don't think I'll bother.

[philpot]

I have to say that I am either in shorts and wet shoes or if a bit chilly, a pair of kayak paddle pants and wet shoes so never actually touch the slipway before getting out, then of course I can lift the bow with the wheels already down and up the slipway / beach.

Perhaps you could make use of a boat fender to sit the Frib on at the bow so avoiding any chipping although you will have to rope it somehow.

Phil

[Stray]

I always wear my Peak storm dry pants, the water's always to chilly for me.



I motor into the beach with my wheels down. As soon as they touch I kill the engine, jump out and haul the SIB onto the sand.

[James]

That's another way to look at it. I'll get some of those water proof trousers, especially for the winter.
In the summer I'll just use shorts as I don't mind getting my feet wet.

[blootac]

I have a pair of the neoprene waders which are amazingly warm compared to my nylon ones. I have the bison waders on Amazon. Order about 2 sizes bigger than your foot size though as the neoprene goes inside the welly like a sock and takes up a lot of room. Very comfy though.