Virgin to RIB's.

Jonnymac · 16 February 2011, 20:49

Greetings all I have just upgraded from my Suzumar SIB to a Bombard 500 Explorer with a 50 hp 2 stroke 2003.

I am based in Stockport and I am open to help, assistance, advice, tips, and anything else that maybe of help in relation to places to launch within an hour or so of Stockport. I only used my SIB on holidays in Abersoch and North Berwick and would love to find somewhere closer where I take the family out for the day and get alot more use out of the RIB.

Thanks.

Jonny Mac

Channel Ribs · 17 February 2011, 06:18

Welcome, you have come to the right place I think.

9D280 · 17 February 2011, 09:25

Hi,

Keep an eye on the cruise section, there's stuff going on all the time. E.g. trip to the Isdle of man, or if you have time for a longer tow, a meet at Easdale.

Alternatively, ou post an "I'm planning on launnching at <wherever>, anyone fancy a cruise to <somewhere else>?

simsy · 17 February 2011, 20:19

I am in Woodford, and know off 2 good launch sites on the menai, one free and OK for smaller boats (not sure if your new one would be ok or not) and one that costs £12 ish (white cottage) , no paper work needed at either...

Not sure if you are samiliar with the menai, if not, I would be happy show you what I know on the water one day soon.

A calming day out is at Coniston, just turn up, pay your £5, and your on the lake. Parking easy, but costs £4 or so, no paper work needed... Speed limit in force, but still, a picknick and a young family may like it for a change.. (is's boring speed wise, but ok for a one off just to see the area and stop off on a 'beach' ..). My yam360 ali deck plains just over the speed limit, but did it some of the time.

Jonnymac · 18 February 2011, 07:42

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Originally Posted by simsy

I am in Woodford, and know off 2 good launch sites on the menai, one free and OK for smaller boats (not sure if your new one would be ok or not) and one that costs £12 ish (white cottage) , no paper work needed at either...

Not sure if you are samiliar with the menai, if not, I would be happy show you what I know on the water one day soon.

A calming day out is at Coniston, just turn up, pay your £5, and your on the lake. Parking easy, but costs £4 or so, no paper work needed... Speed limit in force, but still, a picknick and a young family may like it for a change.. (is's boring speed wise, but ok for a one off just to see the area and stop off on a 'beach' ..). My yam360 ali deck plains just over the speed limit, but did it some of the time.

Thanks for the advice, I may take you up on the Menai.