A long time ago in a galaxy far far away

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 18:45

Well not quite but it is Milford Haven and it feels like a long time ago when I started things moving.

But my new RIB is finaly here !!!.

In Neyland Marina

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 18:59

In Neyland Marina

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:01

Seating & console, look at all that console to fill with toys

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:01

From Transom

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:03

Training the Crew, have to find new titles as cant use galley slaves as their is no galley

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:09

We meet up with Alex Brown for a good day out, conditions offshore was a little rough for the smaller boat of the three, so we headed up river. Later Alex took us up to a pub that could only be reached on highwater springs, and forced me to drink beer.
A good night cut short as the tide was about to put our boats on the car park as it went over the top of the quay

PS Alex when is the next tide again.

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:09

Taking her out for the first time

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:10

Dam running in time, pottering round at 1500 RPM, Oh well only 19 hours to go

then

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 19:14

Was planning to bring her home to Fleetwood at the end of the holiday.
Typical for me we had force 7's for the days when I could have done it.

Didnt fancy 300 miles in these conditions, with a new RIB, by myself and slow as engine not even run in.
Still i could still play in Milford Haven.

Plan to bring her up in the next few weeks, going to work, antifoul, finish instruments etc the next bank holiday then bring her up the next nice weekend we get.

Alex Brown · 24 April 2003, 19:36

Hopefully there should be an image here - my first time uploading 'n all.
This was us getting ready just before leaving Milford after some idiot left the lock pits at speed (/me looks all innocent).

Alex Brown · 24 April 2003, 19:41

Going back up river after some lunch, just passing Stack Fort just off the end of the old Esso jetty.

Alex Brown · 24 April 2003, 19:42

Pembs Dive Charters going down river at speed, probably out to the islands.

Alex Brown · 24 April 2003, 19:43

Cruising up river looking back - my house is just on the top of that picture there somewhere.

Alex Brown · 24 April 2003, 19:45

Just before slowing down to no planing area, 39knots for about 15 seconds

Gary, I think the next reasonable tides are in June and then August - will have to check the tide tables. We're going all the way upto Haverfordwest with any luck on the tides in June.

gavin · 24 April 2003, 19:59

Serious bit of kit love the layout and seating, good pics keep up good work

Garygee · 24 April 2003, 21:00

Hi Alex

a good day by all, we think.

As for 39 Kts, think we have found mine is under propped Ribcraft have suggested we swap for a 22P to a 24P and try that. so may be a bit more in her eek:

We are down again last three weeks August so if the tides are right count us in, if not maybe have a few days out a bit further a field.

How about Caldy, Ireland ?.
Will see waht the weather lets us do

Had a few trips out in the "bad" weather but think we had the best.

I have more pics of your RIB & some video, will video will e-mail them when i get them sorted.

Regards Gary:

Ribald · 24 April 2003, 21:05

She looks like a very nice bit of kit - well worth the wait I hope.

Alex Brown · 24 April 2003, 21:29

Hello Gary,

Yeah, it was a nice day - I was told earlier on today that everything flattened right off out past the heads later on that day.... typical eh?

39 knots for me then was flat out, but 400rpm below my engines max... Humber think that a drop from 21" to 19" prop will bring up the revs for my boat, but in theory, I reckon that will reduce the top end speed - since I am no expert on this, I am just waiting to see at the moment. I should imagine I will ultimately end up with a stainless prop, but that will only come when I have cleared my visa bill

I will definately be up for Caldey Island - hopefully, the wind will be a bit more in our favour next time you are down. Ireland isn't really *that* far either I don't think, although it's pretty well a full tank of fuel for me though, so I will have to see what consumption I can get in the next few months now the engine is properly run in.

The Haverfordwest night for us is Tuesday 15th of June, provided it's good weather, there are usually a fair number of boats going up. I have just checked the tidetables now, and there aren't any really good tides in August, but I will check with some other locals first, cos Cresswell could still be possible even on the normal springs in August.

Video etc... sounds good - I sent you an e-mail earlier on with some links.

Thanks,

-Alex

gavin · 25 April 2003, 17:39

If any of you guys do decide to come to Ireland, we will dig up port info ph numbers bunkering locations b+b friends have stayed in etc to give you a helping hand with the info side of things etc etc gavin

Aging Youth · 29 April 2003, 07:08

Hi Garygee,

A very good set of pic's. Boat looks very good aswell, What type of engine/drive unit did you decide on? & Why?

And dare I ask (how much would a set up like yours cost)?

I hope you have lots of pleasure with your new craft.

Happy playtimes