The Best of the West ..250 miles of it anyhoo ...

[Brinormeg]

Yet another cracking video to watch on a wild and stormy morning....(instead of re-laying big old bloody 3x2 slabs) A great distraction and excuse for a seat and a coffee in front of the big TV.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by The Gurnard

I have finally managed to catch up on an adventure I have with Jeff..back in a wet windy spell in early July. However the weather proved better than forecast and we had a great time. We did chose to stick to sheltered waters though . Hope you enjoy the video.. and thanks to Jeff for his company

Thanks for a great trip mate and you hospitality which made the travel much easier. The rain was very heavy all night when I got to the boat it took 20 minutes with both drains open to empty, I laid for hours listening to the rain beating down on the tent sipping wine that night magic. It’s a pity we didn’t get to do the west coast 250 together due to the weather, a must for another day.
Hope to get up again when the wife gets better.
Cheers Jeff

[jeffstevens763@g]

Double post

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Great box set Donny this last one I particularly like, loch Sween, especially the upper reaches which are beautiful, at about 9 mins there’s a varnished trawler which I have admired at Crinan for years that would be my top boat of all time loved this thanks for restoring my memories.

Yes Jeff. You can’t beat Loch Sween. Just left Tayvallich. Cheers B

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by jambo

Yes Jeff. You can’t beat Loch Sween. Just left Tayvallich. Cheers B

Hi billy you been away since we last spoke hope you had a great time

[Steve509926]

Great video Donny, looks like you and Jeff had a good time.

Your Excel 435 looks really beamy in the vid Jeff.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Great video Donny, looks like you and Jeff had a good time.

Your Excel 435 looks really beamy in the vid Jeff.

Great time Steve yes she’s got a good beam I walk from port to starboard for my daily exercise

[The Gurnard]

Yup..Jeff is big Steve ..I will never forget the first time I saw him standing up in his SIB for a pish over the side. Myself and Kaman’s jaws dropped overboard when we saw a thing that would put a stallion to shame. Later when we ribbed Jeff about it ..he assured us he was peeing through a plastic tube to get it well overboard. Im not so sure though.

Im definitely the wee guy out the three. Kamans’ Excel Volaire 420 is even bigger ..or at least it looks it to me. You will see it in action in the next box set .. Going round the Small Isles from Taynuilt.

Although I am smaller..I can handle the rough just as well and often better ? ...in the rough at displacement speed the Volaire does not steer well in a wind. A wave crashed over Kaman’s massive toob and swept an oar overboard.. no way could he get it back as the boat was blown all over the place trying...eventually the oar gave up waiting to be saved and sank.



Wow Brinormeg ..3x2 slabs ..I remember doing similar when I was in my twenties ..moved 30 of the buggers..never again ..its much easier watching videos

Good to see you still around Jambo and we all agree..Loch Sween is a perfect paradise .

[jeffstevens763@g]

The pipe was to protect it from gellifish stings whilst I tested how deep it was

[The Gurnard]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

The pipe was to protect it from gellifish stings whilst I tested how deep it was

Yup..that is exactly why our jaws fell overboard ..it was a lion's main jellyfish..and it was in pretty deep

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Hi billy you been away since we last spoke hope you had a great time

Thanks Jeff I did. The place is just magical and it’s been extra special this year. B

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by jambo

Thanks Jeff I did. The place is just magical and it’s been extra special this year. B

Pleased for you B

Cheers J

[Hat]

Brilliant Donny what more in life do you need . Guinness and being on the water