Buying a scooter

**Alastair** · November 22nd, 2005, 05:07 PM

Well I'm planning to buy a Gavin Scooter and was wondering if anyone had some advice about it?

Any suggestions on spares, what battery & charger to buy, weighting etc etc.

Appreciate any info.

Thanks
Al

**Alastair** · November 23rd, 2005, 11:17 PM

*Bump*

John - you own a Gavin any suggestions?

Thanks
Al

*JohnKendall* · November 23rd, 2005, 11:23 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

*Bump*

John - you own a Gavin any suggestions?

Thanks
Al

Um, Yeah. Talk nicely to AndyK and BobC. I'm still very much learning about mine. The batteries I've got are crap, and so are going to be replaced. Probably with cheap chinese batteries. My Gavin is quite old, and came with all the bits, so I'm probably not the best person to ask on the charger front.

Not a lot of help I know. Sorry

J

graham_hk · November 24th, 2005, 12:51 AM

Al: Fly to Philippines do some awesome diving, I'll show you how to use it. Most importantly I'll do you a deal on a brand new Gavin (GI has just given me the go ahead to be a supplier) and you don't have to pay VAT:D

I have had a Gavin for 3 years and haven't need a spare yet - however if you are heavy handed you might want to get some spare pitch yokes and screws.

Graham

**Alastair** · November 24th, 2005, 12:59 AM

Hi Graham,

Now there's an offer! If Lanny's comments were anything to go by it's worth the effort. However I reckon I might not have any money left for the scooter

.

Reliability sounds good though, thanks for the info on recommended spares.

Cheers
Al

Rick · November 24th, 2005, 01:29 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk)

Al: Fly to Philippines do some awesome diving, I'll show you how to use it. Most importantly I'll do you a deal on a brand new Gavin (GI has just given me the go ahead to be a supplier) and you don't have to pay VAT:D

I have had a Gavin for 3 years and haven't need a spare yet - however if you are heavy handed you might want to get some spare pitch yokes and screws.

Graham

Your on!

Speak to you soon fella! :D

**Alastair** · November 24th, 2005, 11:04 PM

OK I'm gonna order the scooter. Any last suggestions on recommended spares other than spare pitch yokes and screws?

Thanks
Al

***Bob Cooper*** · November 24th, 2005, 11:38 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

OK I'm gonna order the scooter. Any last suggestions on recommended spares other than spare pitch yokes and screws?

Ooooh a scooter thread! I like scooter threads!

Yoke and screw would be a handy spare to have (the yoke is what broke on Clare's). Ask George to send you a couple of spare prop blades, he'll probably throw them in for free. Also, ask for the Arnold Jackson clutch (WKPP clutch), he'll probably send you the standard Mako one for free if you ask.

IMO you must replace the relay with a modular one once you get it. I have all the bits to do this, or I can do it for you.

Batteries - don't get "any old batteries". Get the Powersonic PS12180, they are nice and light. If you get heavy batteries you will find your scooter is negative in fresh water. The Powersonics should be about right and you add weight for salt water. I've just ordered a set and weighed them. You can get the Powersonics from Powersonic Europe in Essex (01268-560686) about £19 each plus shipping and VAT.

There's not much else you will need in the way of spares, but if you are using a scooter regularly you will find that you need to carry some spare bits and bobs for running repairs (trigger wire for example)

Download the manual from the website and make sure you read it thoroughly. Most of what you need to know is in there.

Let me know if you need anything specific.

Good luck and happy scootering!

Bob

fraser · November 25th, 2005, 12:14 AM

Thanks for that Bob,

I think there are about to be two new Gavin owners

Fraser.

*Clare Gledhill* · November 25th, 2005, 12:16 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser)

Thanks for that Bob,

I think there are about to be two new Gavin owners

Fraser.

Team Gavin

November 22nd, 2005, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alastair (Online) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Buying a scooter Well I'm planning to buy a Gavin Scooter and was wondering if anyone had some advice about it? Any suggestions on spares, what battery & charger to buy, weighting etc etc. Appreciate any info. Thanks Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

November 23rd, 2005, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alastair (Online) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Bump John - you own a Gavin any suggestions? Thanks Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

November 24th, 2005, 12:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alastair (Online) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Hi Graham, Now there's an offer! If Lanny's comments were anything to go by it's worth the effort. However I reckon I might not have any money left for the scooter . Reliability sounds good though, thanks for the info on recommended spares. Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

November 24th, 2005, 01:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk) Al: Fly to Philippines do some awesome diving, I'll show you how to use it. Most importantly I'll do you a deal on a brand new Gavin (GI has just given me the go ahead to be a supplier) and you don't have to pay VAT:D I have had a Gavin for 3 years and haven't need a spare yet - however if you are heavy handed you might want to get some spare pitch yokes and screws. Graham Your on! Speak to you soon fella! :D __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/

November 24th, 2005, 11:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alastair (Online) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Placing an order OK I'm gonna order the scooter. Any last suggestions on recommended spares other than spare pitch yokes and screws? Thanks Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

November 23rd, 2005, 11:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,099	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) Bump John - you own a Gavin any suggestions? Thanks Al Um, Yeah. Talk nicely to AndyK and BobC. I'm still very much learning about mine. The batteries I've got are crap, and so are going to be replaced. Probably with cheap chinese batteries. My Gavin is quite old, and came with all the bits, so I'm probably not the best person to ask on the charger front. Not a lot of help I know. Sorry J

November 24th, 2005, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
graham_hk(Offline) Pinoy ako pinoy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here, there and everywhere Posts: 779	Al: Fly to Philippines do some awesome diving, I'll show you how to use it. Most importantly I'll do you a deal on a brand new Gavin (GI has just given me the go ahead to be a supplier) and you don't have to pay VAT:D I have had a Gavin for 3 years and haven't need a spare yet - however if you are heavy handed you might want to get some spare pitch yokes and screws. Graham

November 24th, 2005, 11:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Bob Cooper*(Offline) Moderator - "Don't stop me now!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South East London, UK Posts: 680	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) OK I'm gonna order the scooter. Any last suggestions on recommended spares other than spare pitch yokes and screws? Ooooh a scooter thread! I like scooter threads! Yoke and screw would be a handy spare to have (the yoke is what broke on Clare's). Ask George to send you a couple of spare prop blades, he'll probably throw them in for free. Also, ask for the Arnold Jackson clutch (WKPP clutch), he'll probably send you the standard Mako one for free if you ask. IMO you must replace the relay with a modular one once you get it. I have all the bits to do this, or I can do it for you. Batteries - don't get "any old batteries". Get the Powersonic PS12180, they are nice and light. If you get heavy batteries you will find your scooter is negative in fresh water. The Powersonics should be about right and you add weight for salt water. I've just ordered a set and weighed them. You can get the Powersonics from Powersonic Europe in Essex (01268-560686) about £19 each plus shipping and VAT. There's not much else you will need in the way of spares, but if you are using a scooter regularly you will find that you need to carry some spare bits and bobs for running repairs (trigger wire for example) Download the manual from the website and make sure you read it thoroughly. Most of what you need to know is in there. Let me know if you need anything specific. Good luck and happy scootering! Bob

November 25th, 2005, 12:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
fraser(Offline) "I'm only late on your timescale" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 463	Thanks for that Bob, I think there are about to be two new Gavin owners Fraser. __________________ Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

November 25th, 2005, 12:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser) Thanks for that Bob, I think there are about to be two new Gavin owners Fraser. Team Gavin __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk