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[northskeer]

Hi Chris, I bought the Jester from you, New boat looks a beauty!!! Hardly had a chance to fish from the jester yet, haven't been above 15mph due to southerly chop. Boat seems to slam a lot, any suggestions for best handling? Might launch up your way for the airshow on Saturday do you know if there is there a decent launch on the North shields side of the tyne?
Cheers Steve

 

[The Jester]

There is a launch at the yacht club at North Shields but not sure if you have to pay a yearly fee, You could put a post up on here asking the lads for launching places i'm sure they would know. All the smaller boats will slam at speed in a choppy sea, but you could try playing with the trim angle, . I used to like the spray coming over when wave hopping but your dad might not be too keen on that......I'll be out off Roker at the weekend i'll keep an eye for you mate..........

 

[KeithB]

Do you not mean the yacht club at South Shields?

 

[The Jester]

You're right it is South Shields I thought it was at north shields, shows how much i know about ramps north of the tyne.

 

[canman]

Hi Chris, I bought the Jester from you, New boat looks a beauty!!! Hardly had a chance to fish from the jester yet, haven't been above 15mph due to southerly chop. Boat seems to slam a lot, any suggestions for best handling? Might launch up your way for the airshow on Saturday do you know if there is there a decent launch on the North shields side of the tyne?
Cheers Steve

Hi Steve, I launch at Cullercoats on the south side of the harbour. There's a ramp onto the beach, but launching on a casual basis means you will have to wait till 9-30am for the beech attendant to unlock the barrier after paying about £5. launch fee. Arthur:red:

 

[tonybax]

what a lovely looking craft.
im dead jelous