trip to ullapool

[nitrox]

lookin to take the rib to ullapool for 2 weeks has anyone been there, its a long drive but i think its worth the costs, fishing, scenery, etc. dates around early september. i,ve been there before but cannot remember the launching slip etc neal

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by nitrox

lookin to take the rib to ullapool for 2 weeks has anyone been there, its a long drive but i think its worth the costs, fishing, scenery, etc. dates around early september. i,ve been there before but cannot remember the launching slip etc neal

jus go by boat

[spartacus]

Ullapool slip is long and thin, especially for bigger boats (see below).

I've read you can launch from the shore with a 4x4? I've never launched from there myself. I pass through Ullapool on route to Lewis 2-3 times a year. Some serious depths around Ullapool, and perfect base for exploring the numerous islands, and fishing of course. Your best bet to launch would be Ardmair, north of Ullapool. Details here: Ullapool - Ardmair Point Holiday Centre - Luxury Self Catering holiday accommodation and holiday park

Also - previous thread on the area. http://www.rib.net/forum/f18/summer-...rds-30797.html

Fuel up before you get there... especially with your Yammie 300 horses! Petrol price in Ullapool is currently £1.44 a litre, and diesel £1.50

[nitrox]

[QUOTE=spartacus;469032]Ullapool slip is long and thin, especially for bigger boats (see below).

thanks for the details
hopefully the summer will start in september
neal

[BruceB]

PM me, I have taken a boat to Ullapool many times.

[bedajim]

Where are you staying ?

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Where are you staying ?

Midge Towers.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Midge Towers.

Cant be ... there all headed off down to Jambos's bit to greet the BS skwod .. it gunna get juicy down there

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Cant be ... there all headed off down to Jambos's bit to greet the BS skwod .. it gunna get juicy down there

Hopefully bigman their teeth will be razor sharp by August!!

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[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by jambo

Hopefully bigman their teeth will be razor sharp by August!!

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de BSG need to get themselves sum of dat avon stuff to keep dem pesky critters at bay

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

de BSG need to get themselves sum of dat avon stuff to keep dem pesky critters at bay

You mean the 'skin so soft' ? I thought they stopped making it ? IIRC it had to be the forrest fresh stuff .. it was the only one that worked

[mick]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

You mean the 'skin so soft' ? I thought they stopped making it ? IIRC it had to be the forrest fresh stuff .. it was the only one that worked

They still do it.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by mick

They still do it.

Cheers .. that's good to know

[spartacus]

Think this year might be okay for midges. It's been particularly dry on the west coast (no rain for at least 6 weeks). In addition - you could try a new product called Smidge (doesn't contain DEET). The Scottish Midge Forecast

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by spartacus

Think this year might be okay for midges.

Agreed .. plus we keep seeming to get Northerlies coming in which keeps them away, but keeps the temp down also.

This will blow them all down to Jambo's patch.. he'll be ok in his iron lung complete with Jura drip pipe, its the other pale faces I fear for .........

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

This will blow them all down to Jambo's patch.. he'll be ok in his iron lung complete with Jura drip pipe, its the other pale faces I fear for .........

I suspect cleggs can get through blackshadow drysuit material without too much trouble either!

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Polwart

I suspect cleggs can get through blackshadow drysuit material without too much trouble either!

In that case better get some of this for Mr T Lincoln fly repellent gel with DEET for horses - £8.79 : Medipetcare.com, Online Pet Health Retailer

[BruceB]

Originally Posted by spartacus

It's been particularly dry on the west coast (no rain for at least 6 weeks).

Where are you getting your info, must be a different west coast to the one I live on..?

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Polwart

I suspect cleggs can get through blackshadow drysuit material without too much trouble either!

I suspected as much, but my earlier post on the subject was poo poo'd... indeed ... I think it would be prudent for them to carry a puncture repair kit, some MEK, patches, and glue, just to be on the safe side .. plus they'll soon find out why Jambo likes his drachm ... so an arbitrary doseage of C2H6O to encourage mild euphoria after a day of punishment is also a suggested pre requisite.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by BruceB

Where are you getting your info, must be a different west coast to the one I live on..?

As good as mine .. havent seen rain of any amount since early May.. and my land was very dry before that ..... touching wood as I post