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18 July 2012, 15:16
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Looking for a 5m SIB with 50/60 hp and tiller steer to rent/borrow for a day.
Hello all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a 5m SIB with a 50-60hp engine and tiller steering that could be utilised for a day? I am wanting to use the boat to give coaching to a couple of people who drive commercially but need this specific boat setup.
Any leads would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Alastair
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19 July 2012, 21:17
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Country: UK - England
Town: Marple
Make: Zodiac
Length: under 3m
Engine: Tohatsu 9.8
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It's not the kind of boat that's generally hired out in the UK.
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19 July 2012, 22:39
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Thanks, I appreciate that ...thought this forum might be the best place to try and find one!
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19 July 2012, 22:45
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorkshire
Boat name: Sold it !
Length: 3m +
Engine: Totallyhotsue 9.8 2S
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19 July 2012, 22:54
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Thanks for that link...really useful. Shame though, I would love to get my hands on a Zodiac Mark V HD!
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19 July 2012, 22:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Explorer Al
Thanks for that link...really useful. Shame though, I would love to get my hands on a Zodiac Mark V HD!
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But definitely a good Option
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21 July 2012, 19:20
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Country: Canada
Town: British Columbia
Make: Gemini
Length: 4m +
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Sounds like the drivers you will be coaching will operating in a wide variety of water conditions, such as coastal areas, rivers & lakes. I am guessing these drivers will either be transporting divers or transferring cargo such as drums from shorelines to large ships.
Am I close?
In any case, a SIB of ~5m with a tiller operation set up sounds like the most practical & versatile set up for maximizing usable space. Tiller operation also makes far more sense for a boat of this size and power (or under) if you need to navigate through tricky/dangerous water conditions.
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22 July 2012, 11:50
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You are somewhat close. My background is the Expedition Cruise world. I have a few thousand miles running zodiacs in various corners of the world, from the ice of the Antarctic to reefs of Pacific...transporting guests ashore, or taking them on coastal cruises. Always fun in big ocean swells, have even done it up to a force 7! Lots of bringing boats into beaches in exciting conditions.
Anyway, so I have some friends who are just starting their careers...have done their RYA training, but are needing some more practical guidance that is industry specific (driving standing up, handling the bigger engine etc. etc) I I offered to try and share some of my experience and insights, if we can only find a suitable boat.
So do you have a commercial background too?
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22 July 2012, 11:58
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Prairie tuber....just noticed you are from Belcarra...I used to do a lot of this stuff in the Inside Passage!
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22 July 2012, 12:27
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RIBnet admin team
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Originally Posted by Explorer Al
I used to do a lot of this stuff in the Inside Passage!
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Now now lads, what goes on tour, stays on tour
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22 July 2012, 12:40
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Ha ha ha...but very true! However, the Inside Passage is just under 1000 miles of some of the best water in the world, running between Seattle (and Vancouver just to the North) to Skagway Alaska. If you ever want the best cruising, it is remarkable. Whales, bears, mountains, forests, glaciers and just about everything else you might ever want!
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22 July 2012, 12:50
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
MMSI: 235087213
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Explorer Al
Thanks for that link...really useful. Shame though, I would love to get my hands on a Zodiac Mark V HD!
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Relatively rare boats - I haven't seen one on the market for years.
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22 July 2012, 17:26
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Yes, I have spoilt...on my ships we typically had 8-10 of them!
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22 July 2012, 20:59
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edit: double post.
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22 July 2012, 21:25
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Al's Inflatable Boat song
Hey, I think I know the chorus now!
Yes on my ship I was spoiled,
Pumping boats all day I toiled
To ferry aging dads and mamas
With my 8 or 10 big Yamahas
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22 July 2012, 21:37
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Lol...just noticed my phone posted that last one twice! Oops
Very tuneful there!
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22 July 2012, 21:55
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Make: Zodiac Mk I
Length: 3m +
Engine: 15 hp Yam two stroke
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23 July 2012, 00:36
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Town: British Columbia
Make: Gemini
Length: 4m +
Engine: 40hp 2 str
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Explorer Al
Prairie tuber....just noticed you are from Belcarra...I used to do a lot of this stuff in the Inside Passage!
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PM sent.
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