34 mile return passage in 3.4 rib

[smallribber]

Not sure if this was wise or not but went out in my little 3.4 m rib today launching at the River Deben. It was so nice I poked my nose over the bar and radioed a friend in his 31 foot yacht and followed him on a 34 mile round trip off shore to the ore. Conditions were flat calm on the way across but roughed up on the way back. Good thing was I only used 6 litres of petrol on the whole trip on the little 15 hp 4 stroke

Dennis

[two stroke mick]

Well done there is nothing like a longish trip in a small rib
But your rib makes mine look big

Tsm

[Fenlander]

Quite envious... we were due to be out just south of you yesterday (Brightlingsea) but after fuelling car & OB tank the night before family matters intruded and that was that.

Looks perfect sea conditions.

[Pikey Dave]

Well done👍 IMHO distance is irrelevant, it's about logistics,planning & psychology.


Lions led by donkeys

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

Well done there is nothing like a longish trip in a small rib
But your rib makes mine look big

Tsm

Yes she is small. I need a name for her and I was thinking of 'Little Floater'

[jonp]

Fantastic, you need to name your boat the economic explorer!!!

Jon

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by jonp

Fantastic, you need to name your boat the economic explorer!!!

Jon

Now that is a good suggestion

[steco1958]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Yes she is small. I need a name for her and I was thinking of 'Little Floater'

Little Floater,,not so sure about that, we occasionally get those in the works toilets !!

[kerny]

Originally Posted by steco1958

Little Floater,,not so sure about that, we occasionally get those in the works toilets !!

Agree with steco on that one....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN7RQYVNYy8

[HDAV]

6l omg....... The whole trip?

[sailrib]

How did your back feel after sitting on that jockey for 34 miles?

Originally Posted by steco1958

Little Floater,,not so sure about that, we occasionally get those in the works toilets !!

Originally Posted by kerny

Agree with steco on that one....

This is my particular favorite when the topic of Little Floater comes up. I agree with the others, perhaps coming up with an alternative name is recommended unless you enjoy taking the piss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPxiXGr9nFM

[willk]

Originally Posted by sailrib

This is my particular favorite when the topic of Little Floater comes up...

Pfft! I've encountered a real Little Floater on occasion when SCUBA training in the local pool. The sea is full of crap - I got over it.

I think it's an excellent name for a "wee" RIB!