Avon Seariders

Biggles · 21 February 2006, 23:33

Just a quick thought whilst I'm thawing out from todays trip.

Seeing as we have numerous Searider owners on this forum does anyone want to have a meet up this year with their boats and either just compare boats or go for a blast somewhere.

Because I use the Solent area I would prefer to hold the meeting in that area. Although I am prepared to travel to the Dorset area or maybe into London.

Only proviso I ask for is decent parking and being able to do it in a day.

In the Solent there are numerous slipways we could spread ourselves around for ease of launching depending on which part of the compass you are coming from.

If enough people are interested I would be quite happy to arrange a Solent meet. I can advise on slipways etc but not overnight accomodation. But I'm sure someone can on here. Personally I don't want it to come to that. Just a good day out with like minded people.

Any ideas would be welcome.

DavyBuoy · 22 February 2006, 09:41

Would be up for that,when are you thinking of going out? (choose a warm day!!)

Biggles · 22 February 2006, 10:13

I'm easy mate. Looking at June, July or August.

DavyBuoy · 22 February 2006, 10:47

June,July would be fine,am down in Dartmouth in August diving,will bring you back some scallops and lobsters!

Phil Davies · 22 February 2006, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Biggles

does anyone want to have a meet up this year......and either just compare boats or go for a blast somewhere.

Sounds like a fun idea, Nick, although the 'just compare boats' bit does smack worryingly of a classic car club meet. Although I do not profess to harbouring anorak style tendencies, I would of course be particularly interested in comparing the girth of my elephant's trunk to that of a 5.4m Searider.

DavyBuoy · 22 February 2006, 12:58

Its not the girth that matters,its the length !!

Phil Davies · 22 February 2006, 13:22

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Originally Posted by DavyBuoy

Its not the girth that matters,its the length !!

Interestingly, Dave, I notice your's is called 'Droopy 2' -

DavyBuoy · 22 February 2006, 13:44

The wife is responsible for that ever since the original front compartment would go down with alarming regularity !
However since a consultation with Dr.Ed at Olmec, all is now as good as new,but as it is extremely unlucky to ever rename any boat,Droopy 2 it remains.

Biggles · 22 February 2006, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Sounds like a fun idea, Nick, although the 'just compare boats' bit does smack worryingly of a classic car club meet. Although I do not profess to harbouring anorak style tendencies, I would of course be particularly interested in comparing the girth of my elephant's trunk to that of a 5.4m Searider.

Phil I was just trying to drum up some interest. You never know what floats some peoples boats.

My preference would be to zoom over to the IOW land on a nice sandy beach, have a barbie and a few beers.

But I just wanted to get some ideas without influencing anybody.

Rogue Wave · 22 February 2006, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Although I do not profess to harbouring anorak style tendencies

DM tells me you remind him of Roy Cropper

Phil Davies · 22 February 2006, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

DM tells me you remind him of Roy Cropper

Yeah, but at least my girlfriend's a whole lot better looking than Hayley and isn't a transsexual

Biggles · 23 February 2006, 00:11

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Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Yeah, but at least my girlfriend's a whole lot better looking than Hayley and isn't a transsexual

Phil,

Your girlfriend is like a ray of sunshine amongst all the usual old gimmers you get on RIBs.

Roguewave excepted. ( You Welsh Tart).

LOL.