Newbie teen wants a RIB! - Page 4

severncoxswain · 19 November 2009, 17:13

Wen u start paying for the fuel it changes everythin completly. . .Wen someone else is paying for it, I dont think we all think about it that much tbh . . .or do we? ? ? ?

I do most of the time . . . But thats me aint it haha

lewislikesboats · 20 November 2009, 21:31

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Originally Posted by severncoxswain

Wen u start paying for the fuel it changes everythin completly. . .Wen someone else is paying for it, I dont think we all think about it that much tbh . . .or do we? ? ? ?

I do most of the time . . . But thats me aint it haha

True, i've never had to think about fuel consumption before.

I'm sure you do, Andy :P

camtheribman · 03 January 2010, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Lewis, I am guessing you don't have a car. Will you be able to safely get a SR4 up/down the slipway on your own without one - a lot heavier than a laser?

it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.

and lewis, when its warmer and i can bare to stand and fix my engine i will tale you out on my boat it you want to let you see what they are like.

Poly · 03 January 2010, 22:57

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Originally Posted by camtheribman

it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.

that was my point though - its probably not something you can do single handed (without a car) - I just wanted to check the OP was aware of this limitation compared to his lightweight dinghy.

camtheribman · 04 January 2010, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Polwart

that was my point though - its probably not something you can do single handed (without a car) - I just wanted to check the OP was aware of this limitation compared to his lightweight dinghy.

cool, thre is a tractor at the club that he could use too

lewislikesboats · 04 January 2010, 17:09

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Originally Posted by camtheribman

it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.

and lewis, when its warmer and i can bare to stand and fix my engine i will tale you out on my boat it you want to let you see what they are like.

Not too bad, there's usually help around. You've managed anyway.

That'd be great, thanks. If you're needing any help let me know. I live like five minutes away.

lewislikesboats · 04 January 2010, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Polwart

that was my point though - its probably not something you can do single handed (without a car) - I just wanted to check the OP was aware of this limitation compared to his lightweight dinghy.

I understand what you're getting at but it's cool, i don't think there's much of a problem at the club. There's plenty of options, and if all else fails, i'll just borrow a car

lewislikesboats · 04 January 2010, 17:15

Seems the threads alive again, so i though i'd let you know that i'm in pretty much the same position as last post.

I'm getting closer to having enough money to start seriously looking at buying. Aiming for buying in early spring.

I'll keep you posted

Cookee · 05 January 2010, 08:46

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Originally Posted by camtheribman

it takes 3 or 4 people to launch and recover my boat at any tide, they aren't that heavy.

and lewis, when its warmer and i can bare to stand and fix my engine i will tale you out on my boat it you want to let you see what they are like.

I launch single handed, even with a bunked trailer on a decent slipway drive on drive off with barely any winching - and I only get the rubber wet on the tyres

John Kennett · 05 January 2010, 09:35

You do have the benefit of a nice steep slip though, which makes all the difference.

Poly · 05 January 2010, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Cookee

I launch single handed, even with a bunked trailer on a decent slipway drive on drive off with barely any winching - and I only get the rubber wet on the tyres

Cookee - he means 3-4 people with brute force and no car.

lewislikesboats · 07 January 2010, 17:35

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

You do have the benefit of a nice steep slip though, which makes all the difference.

Yeah, it's pretty steep. A bit narrow though!

Not a great photo, it's actually quite steep.

blinddog · 07 January 2010, 18:10

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Originally Posted by camtheribman

cool, thre is a tractor at the club that he could use too

Would that be a 4 wheel drive John Deere 2510 one by any chance?

If so your Commodore Andy works with me.

gaZ

camtheribman · 07 January 2010, 18:54

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Originally Posted by lewislikesboats

Yeah, it's pretty steep. A bit narrow though!

Not a great photo, it's actually quite steep.

dude, you don't launch off that one. its the two wide ones that you use. they are good at high tide but rather bad at low tides.
lol

camtheribman · 07 January 2010, 18:55

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Originally Posted by blinddog

Would that be a 4 wheel drive John Deere 2510 one by any chance?

If so your Commodore Andy works with me.

gaZ

Its a john deere but i'm not sure what model, but Andy is the commodore so it must be.

SPR · 07 January 2010, 23:03

LOL Gaz - the Fife Mafia lurks, what's the weather like up in your neck of woods.

More importantly: have they gritted the roads to the DBSC since I have got to go to meeting there next week!, then the week after, arghh and i have meeting in PEYC too next week too!

S.

mdt · 07 January 2010, 23:35

no no the road down to the club is still a nightmare... but the club is fine thanks to camtheribman and a few others fine work with the home made grit.

you will be fine.

blinddog · 08 January 2010, 17:50

As above Scott main roads ok but sides roads are totally crap.

Seems to be more Fifers here than I first thought,
We will have to get the clubs together in the summer for some good cruises this year!

gaZ

Zubenelgenubi · 08 January 2010, 20:13

Iris Robinson....................could be the route to your new boat!!

Mollers · 08 January 2010, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Zubenelgenubi

Iris Robinson....................could be the route to your new boat!!