Dos & Don'ts: Beaching A RIB

Andy Moore · 18 May 2006, 10:44

I am looking forward to a couple of trips to the beach over the Summer. I would appreciate any tips on beaching a RIB.

benc · 18 May 2006, 11:18

Do you have a keel guard ?

The biggest worry I have about beaching my boat - even on a sandy beach.... is finding the one rock that someone has kindly thrown in.. and taking a chunk out of my gel coat!

Andy Moore · 18 May 2006, 11:48

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Originally Posted by benc

Do you have a keel guard ?

No.

codprawn · 18 May 2006, 12:35

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Originally Posted by benc

Do you have a keel guard ?

The biggest worry I have about beaching my boat - even on a sandy beach.... is finding the one rock that someone has kindly thrown in.. and taking a chunk out of my gel coat!

That will only protect a narrow strip though!

I know loads of people with boats that have been on drying moorings for years and their boats are fine - I think fibreglass is tougher than we think.

Hightower · 18 May 2006, 12:47

What always worries me about beaching my RIB is the damage done when the wind is against tide and the waves crashing in causing the RIB to bounce all over the place. Watch out for transducer and log wheel damage if the stern blows around too much, also remember to get that leg trimmed up out the way and trim tabs if you have em.

swginn · 18 May 2006, 12:49

As far as keelguards go, I have always maintained that I'll get one of these on my next RIB. Protects transom edge too. Costly i'd say though!

Pete7 · 18 May 2006, 13:53

Andy, some of our adventures from last year:

Clinky

Pete

jyasaki · 18 May 2006, 16:52

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Originally Posted by swginn

As far as keelguards go, I have always maintained that I'll get one of these on my next RIB. Protects transom edge too. Costly i'd say though!

How is that attached?

jky

Alice · 18 May 2006, 17:14

I don't do it, beach it or let it dry out. There's a point just where the boat is touching the sand on an out going or incoming tide. At that point the hull is gently scrubbed against what ever is under it. It only needs a stone or small rock and the gelcoat is in a right mess, kell guard or not. It doesn't take much to anchor it off . If you're a bit clever set a 'trip' with the anchor and pull the boat in when you want it.

Bigmuz7 · 18 May 2006, 17:49

Thats what I do, reel it in when you need it. Lets see your methods then guys, show us how you do yours ?

The Jackeens · 18 May 2006, 20:31

Keep an eye on the tide Andy and plan ahead!

Three of us attempted the Herculean task of digging Pete 7's two ton Pac out of the sand last year at Priory Bay!!! Old Spice don't move 'till she's ready that's for sure!!!

K

The Garfish · 18 May 2006, 20:50

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Three of us attempted the Herculean task of digging Pete 7's two ton Pac out of the sand last year at Priory Bay

dats intrestin. verry intrestin. ow didd itt gett stukk inn de sannd inn de furst plaice dats wot i wonts too noe. spil de beens yew owld bint

gArf

Hightower · 18 May 2006, 21:37

Garf

Beaches like Priory aren't so bad, but there are alot of steeply banked shingle beaches in the area that I was thinking of that can be a nightmare, the one I had a problem with was in the mouth of Langston Harbour by the Public slipway whilst I was waiting for someone. It was too deep for the Anchor and wade technique.

Poly · 19 May 2006, 00:04

Has anyone tried these: http://www.overtons.com/modperl/over...num=33367&fcat=

Pete7 · 19 May 2006, 09:03

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Originally Posted by The Garfish

dats intrestin. verry intrestin. ow didd itt gett stukk inn de sannd inn de furst plaice dats wot i wonts too noe.

We planned a BBQ on Priory Bay, so the ribs were beached at half tide and grapple anchors run out to sea. Once secure we then set about taking over the beach with tents, wind breaks etc. Seem to remember Katie bringing Salmon which was superb on a barbie and makes a nice change from raw chicken. The smaller ribs floated off in a couple of inches but Old Spice needed a little more water so we floated free about 7pm.

Don't have a problem beaching so long as its really calm, if not the anchoring off would be the better option.

Pete

The Jackeens · 19 May 2006, 09:16

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Originally Posted by The Garfish

dats intrestin. verry intrestin. ow didd itt gett stukk inn de sannd inn de furst plaice dats wot i wonts too noe. spil de beens yew owld bint

gArf

Here's the true story. (A parable of sorts).

One day St. Peter of the Holy Smoke Ribbing Fraternity sallied forth towards Priory Bay with many disciples in tow.

As he sat on the beach teaching the flock about the merits of console changing, birds nest wiring, using a sweeping brush handle as a throttle and a flour bin for a bench seat (glassed in who's gonna know?), it came to his attention that people might be getting hungry. So he made one tin of sardines and a left-over bun go amongst the multitude 'till all had enough ('I've had enough of this' they were heard to say). He then changed some 2 stroke oil into wine which went down a treat.

All went back to their boats and he bid them be on their way. He himself sorted out a few things first for lo! he walked across the water, restarted someone's engine and fixed a burning bush before returning to the beach and his own boat.

'Ah feck it' quoth he. ''Tis beached. What time is the tide back in again?' At this he tore his hair out in frustration.

As the hours went by, in desperation a few of his followers tried to move the enormous craft to no avail. St. Peter remembered that now his hair was short, he had no special powers.

So wait they did.

The moral of the parable being :

Watch the tides in Priory Bay

Nasher · 19 May 2006, 09:37

Great

Nasher

Mouldy · 19 May 2006, 11:19

That stretchy rope looks good - I wonder if you could use it or the smaller PWC ones for mooring? It would stretch for the tide going out and retract for the rising tide.
Any reasons why not??

Hightower · 19 May 2006, 13:02

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Here's the true story. (A parable of sorts).

One day St. Peter of the Holy Smoke Ribbing Fraternity sallied forth towards Priory Bay with many disciples in tow.

As he sat on the beach teaching the flock about the merits of console changing, birds nest wiring, using a sweeping brush handle as a throttle and a flour bin for a bench seat (glassed in who's gonna know?), it came to his attention that people might be getting hungry. So he made one tin of sardines and a left-over bun go amongst the multitude 'till all had enough ('I've had enough of this' they were heard to say). He then changed some 2 stroke oil into wine which went down a treat.

All went back to their boats and he bid them be on their way. He himself sorted out a few things first for lo! he walked across the water, restarted someone's engine and fixed a burning bush before returning to the beach and his own boat.

'Ah feck it' quoth he. ''Tis beached. What time is the tide back in again?' At this he tore his hair out in frustration.

As the hours went by, in desperation a few of his followers tried to move the enormous craft to no avail. St. Peter remembered that now his hair was short, he had no special powers.

So wait they did.

The moral of the parable being :

Watch the tides in Priory Bay

I realy enjoyed reading that

. After using all these powers couldn't he have made a petrol engine out of his diesel and banished the Solent FOG forever

.

JNewton · 19 May 2006, 15:40

They work well. Use a PWC (smaller) one to moor my boat in a cove with about a 6' tide change. Put out 2 anchors, one offthe stern with the "bungee" on it and another on shore. Holds the boat off until you are ready to board. As I said I use it in a cove where its calm, might be a bit more of a challange if water is rough.