Tubing on the Bay

limeydal · 25 April 2005, 00:55

Got the tube out for the first time this year and took the boys out on the Bay.
Then while the boys dried out ,I got chance to zip around while Mom took the photos.
No waves to jump; but an island in the Bay does provide a good place to get some shots from.
cheers Dal

codprawn · 25 April 2005, 02:27

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Originally Posted by limeydal

Got the tube out for the first time this year and took the boys out on the Bay.
Then while the boys dried out ,I got chance to zip around while Mom took the photos.
No waves to jump; but an island in the Bay does provide a good place to get some shots from.
cheers Dal

Great pics!!!

How can you call yourself "Limey"??? MOM - I mean!!!! Think you have been over there too long already..........

limeydal · 25 April 2005, 03:54

Sorry, meant the Missus!
Don't know about being over here too long though!
Came back for a quick visit to the UK the other week and with damn speed cameras everywhere ,the price off gas (oops petrol) and the price of fish n'chips ;I dont know how you lot afford it!!

They must be paying you better wages than when I was a poor teacher in Plymouth

Together with the fact it snowed in the Midlands the last week (all be it a short flurry ) I think i will stick to San Diego.

(Did really enjoy a hot Pork sandwich at the "Greedy Pig" though)
cheers Dal

jewels · 25 April 2005, 09:31

Loved the pics Darrall! Jamie looks happy on the "shark" ringo.....will give THAT a go when we next visit, but what happened to Big Bertha?! Hey, maybe I'll manage a ringo ride WITHOUT falling in next time! At least your water's warm!

Still doesn't beat last Friday (my **th birthday!!)....took the RIB to the Folly on the IOWight (great lunch!) and managed to leave Mike on the pontoon while I drifted down river...very quickly! Well, he was faffing about with all the rope thingeys and I didn't listen to the "hang on" bit!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh...and I couldn't start the engine....!!! A Basil Fawlty moment!! River taxi to the rescue (thank you...I didn't get your name!). Mike thought I'd left him having committed the ULTIMATE marital sin...taken CUSTODY of the RIB!

We knew the engine service was overdue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Being done this week!

Ju !

ollyit · 25 April 2005, 11:37

looks well cool mate, what sort of ski rope to you use, is it the floating type? -

Hightower · 25 April 2005, 13:11

Good looking RIB, what's the performance like with the 90 on the back?

limeydal · 25 April 2005, 15:56

Olly,yes it floats;its the polypropolyne??? (cheap braided stuff). With a float on the towing bridle also.(Webbing with snap hooks and a sliding D ring)

Hightower; boat seems to go great with the 90HP.Not sure of top speed yet (as only pitot tube gauge.)But just ordered Humminbird fishfinder/GPS; due this week so will be able to get more accurate performance figure.
Hope to get installed by next weekends trip out, so will let you know.
RichL tried her out on his visit here and think was impressed(especially considering its not a top line model ) Think he termed it "Frisky"or the like.
But lots of fun for a multitude of uses.
cheers Dal

Phil Chitty · 25 April 2005, 18:59

Looks like you had a trip without catching the attention of the coastguard Dal!!

Great photos!

robin · 25 April 2005, 19:09

Cracking pictures.
Donutting..... a favourite of my kids too.
That's a very nice looking rib

limeydal · 25 April 2005, 19:55

Thanks guys (typical American lingo!)
Seems the coastguard gets most fidgetty when I point a camera lens at sensative issues(Nuclear subs/missile frigates etc) So when I have the family on board they think I'm pretty harmless!!
(Must admit I sort of missed the Coastguard boats! )Getting to know a few of them !
They just towed in ,an Old Russian sub to the bay ,which I mean to check out next week;So sure I will get some attention from them soon;
cheers Dal

Rich L · 25 April 2005, 22:41

Hey there! Looking good Darrall. Kim takes good pictures! Say hello to the boys.

What's with the goggles - bad weather was it??

Rich

limeydal · 26 April 2005, 00:22

Awful weather! You can see from the photo's;I had to wear a T shirt with my shorts

Actually, broke my sunglasses, so had to bring out the goggles.

Ben says Hi, and when are you coming back to play?

cheers Dal

swginn · 26 April 2005, 00:30

Great Pics, Dal!! Particularly like the 3rd one of you whipping her around that tight turn. RIB looks good as always, glad to see your keepin her clean!!

Looks like we may find out who built our RIBs fairly soon, check out bottom of the page:

http://www.boat-finder.com/17858/ind...ve_menu_id=811