Easdale rib rendezvous 2013

[willk]

Originally Posted by 9D280

Again, just for planning (i.e. check the ones I have in my GPS are still valid!) , where are they?

There is petrol pump (Post Office) just beside the ferry car park in Port Askaig, Islay and also in Craighouse, Jura. The pump is quite a walk from the pontoons in Craighouse and the purchase arrangements are very complicated. Basically, you get a key at the hotel and walk to the pump, fill your boots and return the key and the money to the hotel.

Port Askaig is by far the handier.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by 9D280

If I drive carefully that 10 miles is the difference between "no fear" & a good run for my Aux, depending on which it is!

As you say refuelling not a big problem (and I carry 82L - and could borrow another 60L capacity for the trip) so I'm not worried, but best to be safe, as you know how many "amazing top speeds" have been claimed here as a result of genuine Nautical / Statute / Km mix-ups.


Again, just for planning (i.e. check the ones I have in my GPS are still valid!) , where are they?

Never fear R I have 40 galls under the deck and carry another 40 on top during ERR so if I'm about you can borrow somr. But as we are going pssed PA and C enroute I dont see a problem. I'll do a track on earth and see what comes up.
Cheers
B

[willk]

Hop into Street View for a better look at the arrangements. The big pier at Craighouse is close to the fuel, but I don't think it's used by small craft? Tony? Billy?

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

Hop into Street View for a better look at the arrangements. The big pier at Craighouse is close to the fuel, but I don't think it's used by small craft? Tony? Billy?

Well no in general termsd as its the old Calmac ferry pier. Thats why the fuel tanks are there. Most folk use the old village jetty now extended by pontoons.

[willk]

Originally Posted by jambo

Well no in general termsd as its the old Calmac ferry pier. Thats why the fuel tanks are there. Most folk use the old village jetty now extended by pontoons.

A wee folding handcart would be useful

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

A wee folding handcart would be useful

No I'll just send the 'Honestman' and the other 'crew'. But like you I would re-fill at PA and if I did need to top-up at C then I would tie-up to the old calmac pier and save the shoe leather!!

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by 9D280

If I drive carefully that 10 miles is the difference between "no fear" & a good run for my Aux, depending on which it is!

No matter what or why - it is best practise to always carry a 1/3 extra fuel

[mick]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

No matter what or why - it is best practise to always carry a 1/3 extra fuel

Show them the pic of bouncer fuelled up Joe with the extra tanks on.

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by mick

Show them the pic of bouncer fuelled up Joe with the extra tanks on.

4 x 25L tanks behind the bench seat and 1 x 50L tank forward of the console.



(Great RIB Mick )

[9D280]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

No matter what or why - it is best practise to always carry a 1/3 extra fuel

I know that! - but it does illustrate the nautical vs statute issue nicely


Willk & Jambo - thanks. my locations are still extant!

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

4 x 25L tanks behind the bench seat and 1 x 50L tank forward of the console.

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Makes it a wee bit stern heavy

[willk]

Originally Posted by jambo

Makes it a wee bit stern heavy

Not in practice Billy. Especially if you don't have passengers on the bench. Remember too that the tank forward acts as a balance. I ran mine with twin tanks (always full) on deck and I generally had a lot of cr@p in the bench. If anything, mine used to run a bit low at the bow unless I trimmed her up a bit.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

Not in practice Billy. Especially if you don't have passengers on the bench. Remember too that the tank forward acts as a balance. I ran mine with twin tanks (always full) on deck and I generally had a lot of cr@p in the bench. If anything, mine used to run a bit low at the bow unless I trimmed her up a bit.

handy to know is this a peculiar to Redbay as I always tend to put my extra tanks forward of the consul maybe as our tanks are mid ships tending to the rear. But in the intrests of 'learning' I will next time we are 'tooled-up' for a long haul I will try it and see.

[willk]

The Redbay 6.5 has an extra foot in the beam, which may make a difference to the overall balance. I'm not sure they're Apples and Apples, comparison wise.

[jambo]

Yep point taken.

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[mick]

Have a look at TT YouTube Scotland day 1 it runs pretty flat that was 4 up plus full on board tank + 70 litres behind bench seat.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by mick

Have a look at TT YouTube Scotland day 1 it runs pretty flat that was 4 up plus full on board tank + 70 litres behind bench seat.

Thanks Mick. When ha ha the good wx comes back we will experiment.

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[9D280]

for what its worth I usually have 60L against my transom on departure, and a further 22L under the front of the console. and although it probably balances slightly better when half of it has been burnt, it's nothing that shows up on the consumption figures or perceptibly significantly in waves.

For err at 100 ish miles I may add another 30L tank between the normal two & the back of the jockey or just top up on the way down the sound of Islay. probably both.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by 9D280

for what its worth I usually have 60L against my transom on departure, and a further 22L under the front of the console. and although it probably balances slightly better when half of it has been burnt, it's nothing that shows up on the consumption figures or perceptibly significantly in waves.

For err at 100 ish miles I may add another 30L tank between the normal two & the back of the jockey or just top up on the way down the sound of Islay. probably both.

Ralph what do you usually burn fuel-wise with your set up.

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[mick]

Originally Posted by mick

Have a look at TT YouTube Scotland day 1 it runs pretty flat that was 4 up plus full on board tank + 70 litres behind bench seat.

I used 130 L on the 100 nm trip round mull