What's the best way of getting ashore?

rbw156 · 20 July 2005, 09:28

I'm looking for a nice easy solution to getting ashore when at anchor. The best solution I can think of is a small inflatable, however, the smallest and cheapest available in the UK are 2.3m & around £300! The US make many light duty inflatables for around $60, ie a tenth of the UK price! I appreciate that I'm not comparing like with like, however, my requirement of getting ashore (25m max) in fair conditions will be met by either.

How have you solved this problem?

Searider · 20 July 2005, 09:31

Cheap "beach toy" type inflatable for about £25?

or this? http://www.rib.net/forum/attachment....chmentid=13339

rbw156 · 20 July 2005, 09:35

Very funny

I was thinking of http://www.sevylor.com/deluxe.html

Westy · 20 July 2005, 09:46

Viking Lifesaving on our business park are getting rid of their last few Narwhal tenders- you might get a good deal from them

eupa · 20 July 2005, 11:23

cheap - try swimming!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Jonathan

Tim M · 20 July 2005, 13:12

This is what you want: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...169860178&rd=1
Use an electric pump (£5.99 in argos) and you'll have a "tender" in about 2 minutes....

ADS · 20 July 2005, 13:23

I have been known to paddle ashore in the ringo!!
Works well.

Alex

codprawn · 20 July 2005, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westy

Viking Lifesaving on our business park are getting rid of their last few Narwhal tenders- you might get a good deal from them

Where are they based???

ADS · 20 July 2005, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

Where are they based???

I think this could be the company Westy is referring to Codders:

Viking life saving equipment

regards

Alex

rbw156 · 20 July 2005, 13:45

023 8045 4184, which is Southampton. £390 for a 2.0m.

Sharky · 20 July 2005, 14:34

I HAVE BEEN USING A RING FOR MANY YEARS AND PADDLING IT WITH A FRISBEE

IT STORES EASLY AND GIVES EVERY ONE A LAUGH. DON,T PADDLE IN STRONG CURRENTS OR WIND OR YOU COULD END UP ANYWARE

Chopppywaters · 21 July 2005, 19:00

beach the boat

rbw156 · 21 July 2005, 20:00

It might surprise you to learn that I had thought of that, however, I like to keep my bottom clean and free from damage!

My thanks to those that made intelligent suggestions!

Chopppywaters · 21 July 2005, 20:08

welllllll you could inflate a lil boat and put it under your real boat so its protected!

Hightower · 21 July 2005, 22:40

For 2 or 300 quid, you could get your hull protected by a keel gaurd.

TIM · 22 July 2005, 13:42

get a dry suit ..... thats what we use all the time ....if its a long swim ..put on a pair of fins

Richard B · 22 July 2005, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIM

get a dry suit ..... thats what we use all the time ....if its a long swim ..put on a pair of fins

And snorkel as well for "stealth mode"

Chopppywaters · 22 July 2005, 14:48

lol wont you still get wet and look a little goofy coming up on a beach with a dry suit? heh

RussellH · 22 July 2005, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Hightower

For 2 or 300 quid, you could get your hull protected by a keel gaurd.

I've been thinking about this. I launch at Eastney onto a shingle beach/rough concrete slipway and it would make sense to protect the gelcoat in some way.

I've thought of applying a strip of glass-fibre "Scotch" tape, possibly practical, but not cosmetic. Is there a better solution (web links welcome) - and what effect might it have on performance.

Russell

Scary Des · 22 July 2005, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chopppywaters

lol wont you still get wet and look a little goofy coming up on a beach with a dry suit? heh

No dry suits keep you dry, hence the name ‘dry suit’

as to looking goofy, wasn’t he a dog

do dogs in the US wear dry suits

Des