New to sea

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 00:17

Collected a zodiac futura today (mk 2,open deck)
Yamaha 25hp 2 stroke

Ive had a honwave T30 + 9,9hp

Bayliner 185 bow rider

Only ever used them on Windermere, the bayliner was used once in abersoch with a mate ( his boat previously)

As I'm new to going out into the sea, I'm looking for tips, advice, etc
First time in sea will possibly be Anglesey in a couple of weeks

Natalie123 · 18 March 2012, 11:43

You should book onto the cruise around Anglesey on 28 April. Over 30 RIBs have confirmed . A hog roast is booked for the evening. :-)

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Natalie123

You should book onto the cruise around Anglesey on 28 April. Over 30 RIBs have confirmed . A hog roast is booked for the evening. :-)

Sounds very tempting, might do just that :-)

Natalie123 · 18 March 2012, 17:58

It would be rude not to!!! I think there will be a couple more trips before the one in April!!

xs 400 · 18 March 2012, 18:10

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Originally Posted by thestig1973

Collected a zodiac futura today (mk 2,open deck)
Yamaha 25hp 2 stroke

Ive had a honwave T30 + 9,9hp

Bayliner 185 bow rider

Only ever used them on Windermere, the bayliner was used once in abersoch with a mate ( his boat previously)

As I'm new to going out into the sea, I'm looking for tips, advice, etc
First time in sea will possibly be Anglesey in a couple of weeks

Hi, sounds a good idea to go out on the sea in a group, I too use mine on Windermere going again in Aug, im also looking forward to my first outing in a group to the isle of wight on the 7th april. join us if your free!

my top tip would be power boat 2 course and vhf course unless you have already done them! well worth the money. .....happy boating

Natalie123 · 18 March 2012, 18:20

You can do the RYA 2 here:

Liverpool SC

They have a fantastic facility. Also if you join the club (very reasonable membership fees) you can launch onto the River Mersey anytime you want to.

Ribochet · 18 March 2012, 19:11

I would highly recommend that you and your crew consider attending a RYA Powerboat Level 2 course - no need to do Level 1 beforehand. The following link will give you more details

Level 2 | Powerboat | Courses | Learning | Courses & Training | RYA

The next link may help you find a centre close to you or other Ribnetters may be able to recommend a Centre from "local knowledge".

Find A Training Centre | Learning | Courses & Training | RYA

I would also recommend that you talk to a RNLI Sea Safety Advisor who will be only be too glad to chat to you and give you free and impartial advise in respect to any questions that you may have concerning safety. This link will help you organise a free SEA Check where ever you live.

Book a SEA check

Also for those going out to sea, the RNLI's top sea safety tips are:

Wear a lifejacket
Get relevant training
Carry a means of calling for help
Check engine and fuel
Tell others where you are going
Check weather and tides.

If you require any other information do not hestitate to PM me.

Always remember:

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Natalie123

It would be rude not to!!! I think there will be a couple more trips before the one in April!!

Very tempted, just wondering if my little sub will get left behind by the big boys ribs.... Lol

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 19:52

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Originally Posted by xs 400

Hi, sounds a good idea to go out on the sea in a group, I too use mine on Windermere going again in Aug, im also looking forward to my first outing in a group to the isle of wight on the 7th april. join us if your free!

my top tip would be power boat 2 course and vhf course unless you have already done them! well worth the money. .....happy boating

I'm going to Windermere next weekend (weather permitting)....... My first trip on this boat

Isle of wight sounds good, but echoing what you and Natalie both advise maybe I should get some basic training ASAP :-)

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ribochet

I would highly recommend that you and your crew consider attending a RYA Powerboat Level 2 course - no need to do Level 1 beforehand. The following link will give you more details

Level 2 | Powerboat | Courses | Learning | Courses & Training | RYA

The next link may help you find a centre close to you or other Ribnetters may be able to recommend a Centre from "local knowledge".

Find A Training Centre | Learning | Courses & Training | RYA

I would also recommend that you talk to a RNLI Sea Safety Advisor who will be only be too glad to chat to you and give you free and impartial advise in respect to any questions that you may have concerning safety. This link will help you organise a free SEA Check where ever you live.

Book a SEA check

Also for those going out to sea, the RNLI's top sea safety tips are:
[*]Wear a lifejacket[*]Get relevant training[*]Carry a means of calling for help[*]Check engine and fuel[*]Tell others where you are going[*]Check weather and tides.
If you require any other information do not hestitate to PM me.

Always remember:

Thanks for all the info mate, I'll have a read through those pages and plan where my next pay cheque is going....

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natalie123

You can do the RYA 2 here:

Liverpool SC

They have a fantastic facility. Also if you join the club (very reasonable membership fees) you can launch onto the River Mersey anytime you want to.

Like the idea of being able to use the river Mersey, saves driving to the lakes, Anglesey etc

Zodiac Spindrift · 18 March 2012, 20:16

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Originally Posted by thestig1973

Very tempted, just wondering if my little sub will get left behind by the big boys ribs.... Lol

I've had that problem before in my Futura - you find yourself running at full throttle to keep up with large ribs at cruising speed.

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Zodiac Spindrift

I've had that problem before in my Futura - you find yourself running at full throttle to keep up with large ribs at cruising speed.

Thought that may be the case...... Oh well full throttle it will have to be then.... Lol

Roughly what speed can you get out of your futura. (cruising and max)

jake 4589 · 18 March 2012, 21:51

Hi there,

regarding the RYA powerboat course, contact the weaver S.C. BASED nr you at Frodsham have a couple of Instructors I believe. Local lads to you.

Jake

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jake 4589

Hi there,

regarding the RYA powerboat course, contact the weaver S.C. BASED nr you at Frodsham have a couple of Instructors I believe. Local lads to you.

Jake

Thanks jake, I'll look into it, I required and got basic details last year and I think it's a chap called Guy who does the training on Manley mere

Zodiac Spindrift · 18 March 2012, 22:28

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Originally Posted by thestig1973

Thought that may be the case...... Oh well full throttle it will have to be then.... Lol

Roughly what speed can you get out of your futura. (cruising and max)

Cruises comfortably with two adults and two children at 15kts, top speed I've recorded on GPS with two adults is 24kts.

That's the 4.2m Futura Fastroller with a 2 stroke Yamaha 20hp.

thestig1973 · 18 March 2012, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Zodiac Spindrift

Cruises comfortably with two adults and two children at 15kts, top speed I've recorded on GPS with two adults is 24kts.

That's the 4.2m Futura Fastroller with a 2 stroke Yamaha 20hp.

Thanks for that, mines a mk2 futura fastroller 3.8m with 25hp so I expect cruising speed will be similar