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Old 16 November 2006, 18:15   #1
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Wouldn't it be great if you could buy a good used rib in the UK then instead of going the container route for 4K have it towed across the pond by a boat that's making the trip anyway, say for a 1K?
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Old 16 November 2006, 22:08   #2
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But unless you got a big one I don't think their would be much left of it went it got to America.

Sort of like when you forget you've tied the dog to the car bumper. (Fender).
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Towing is pretty rough on a boat (actually on two boats.) Especially in swell.

I think I'd ante up for the container route, rather than spend that much (or more) on repairs.

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Old 22 November 2006, 12:51   #4
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But unless you got a big one I don't think their would be much left of it went it got to America.

Sort of like when you forget you've tied the dog to the car bumper. (Fender).
Ouch! A very clear way to illustrate the obvious!
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Old 07 December 2006, 02:53   #5
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doubt there would be much of the tow rope left after a trip across the pond for that matter....
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