Beachmaster Wheels on F-Rib

[Kevin]

A couple of pictures of my F-Rib375 with Beachmaster removable wheels. This means I now have a brand-new unused pair of F-Rib official launch wheels for sale. Any offers?

Beachmaster Up

Beachmaster Down

Fitting requires precision drilling as any slight misalignment means it is hard to mount/unmount the wheels.

Kevin

[Paul]

Looks a nice setup those Beachmaster's and like the way they tuck under the transom to tube webbing
Like me you had no alternative but to attach the mounts below the waterline and agree with "requires precision drilling" to get them right, giving the wheels their correct operating movement..... which is particularly nerve-racking on a nice new shiny boat
It appears to be sat on a nice new trailer as well which make did you go for as Martin is researching trailers at the moment
Any ideas on what make and power outboard you've decided on yet
Going to be a lovely rig
BTW, the keel guard tape is a must IMO if you want to keep the hull undamaged

[Martin]

Thanks for the post, I too am looking at the beachmaster removable wheels.
Hmmm, Now I've seen them, I'm a little concerned that the wheel mounts are sat below the waterline if left on ???

That trailer looks great BTW !!!
as above, I'd be grateful of any info as I'm about to purchase shortly

[Paul]

I'm a little concerned that the wheel mounts are sat below the waterline if left on ???

Martin
Mine are fitted below the waterline and they've been like that for 14 months without any issues at all and I've used mine regularly during that time (maybe 100+ hours) in salt water.
BUT make sure the mounting bolt threads, the bracket faces and the 'penny' washers are all assembled and sealed with a proper marine grade silicone sealant
As a point ........ I needed to remove one of the retaining bolts to exchange it for a longer one to fit a rod holder and can confirm it was in perfect condition, as was the hole through the transom

[Martin]

Sorry, I should have written that a bit better,
I was referring to the bracket/wheels sitting in the chine exit.
A little difficult to determine by photo
That immediately yells drag, splash and a negative on handling to me

[Kevin]

The trailer in the photos is an Extreme 500KG Roller. I'll post some additional photos and experiences with it shortly. I looked at the Indespension range but it came down to price. The Extreme purchased from E-Trailers in Cornwall http://www.e-trailers.co.uk was cheaper than than the equivalent purchased from my local Indespension in Glasgow when delivery, spare wheel etc were factored in.

The trailer is for local use mainly so I can get everything prepared at home and be on the water as soon as possible. It makes evening adventures much more feasible. For longer trips, and when towing a caravan, the F-Rib travels folded.

Initially Jeff from E-Trailers was terrifically helpful but I am still waiting for the spare wheel mount to be delivered 5 weeks after the main delivery and I'm starting to get frustrated with the situation.

Hope this helps

Kevin

[Martin]

Thanks Kevin, I was curious over the trailer.
Can I ask, those beachmaster wheels look like they may obstruct water flow from the chines.. Are they clear of the chine exit or is there a slight drop into the chine.
So hard to tell from the angle of the photo.

[Kevin]

Martin

Some additional shots. As you can see the wheels are clear when retracted but there is room to mount them higher if you wish. Beachmaster give guidelines for the minimum clearance (10mm clearance from tyre to the bottom of the boat hull) in their instructions http://www.beachmaster.co.nz/#!removeab ... ions/wgx0y.

Beachmaster Bottom

Beachmaster Overview

Beachmaster Top

Let me know if youn want to know anything else.

Kevin

[Martin]

Excellent, thankyou !!!
I'm thinking I'll be having some of those now

[Andy B]

£185

You guys have got some coin