ishtar
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Post by ishtar on Sept 20, 2009 18:49:55 GMT
We launched our RIB on Friday. We bought her as a bare boat 2 years back, bought the engines separately, built up the transom, cut and rebuilt the console, made and fitted the A frame, rejigged the trailer and fitted three batteries, a new stainless fuel tank and the electronics. 27 knots, and she's not trimmed properly yet. Won't be doing that when diving, of course, but very pleased.  |
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Post by sandpiper on Sept 20, 2009 20:55:05 GMT
So 'where are you going?'
Am I right in guessing that it's a 5.5m Avon Searider?
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Post by ishtar on Sept 20, 2009 22:13:54 GMT
Yep. Actually a 5.4m. Ex commercial, heavier duty and more rubbing strake than some. About 30 years old. Twin 40HP Yamahas. Seaworthy and ready to go, well, nearly.
Do you know anyone who might want to go diving on her, Huw.......?
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Post by ishtar on Sept 20, 2009 22:18:09 GMT
Here's the original. I'll tell you the full story in the bar. Not for forums......  |
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Post by sandpiper on Sept 21, 2009 8:16:35 GMT
I would certainly be up for a dive - and I have a full set of kit now (except for a bottle - which I intend to hire until I can work out whether I use one enough for it to be worth buying one).
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Post by rose on Sept 21, 2009 17:39:31 GMT
Hi martin, looks good but how easy is it to make bread at 27knts?is that gelliswick(spelling) yacht club in the background?Rose had a mooring just around the corner.
Chris.
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Post by ishtar on Sept 21, 2009 18:59:36 GMT
No bread, sadly, although I am going to try another recipe out soon......
Yep, Gelliswick. It was there or Dale last Friday, with big tides again, and Dale is not good with too much East in the wind.
The Rib has been very neglected whilst we've been learning to sail, but I made a commitment that I wanted to laubch her this 'summer' so in she went.
IIRC, RIBs are not allowed in the club, so she won't be seen in Cardiff. No bad thing, I suppose, she leaves a big wake. I may still manage to do a dive or two down West though, so keep in touch, Huw.
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Post by sandpiper on Sept 21, 2009 20:31:12 GMT
Will do!
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Post by ishtar on Nov 10, 2009 17:04:59 GMT
Had a bad couple of weeks. Stripped and cleaned the carbs after our fun in Dale. Engines running sweet. Towed the boat to West Wales and I had terrible cavitation. Turns out I had mounted the engines too high.
I spent all last week stripping, cuttin the transon and remounting them. I nearly gave up, it was so much work.
Took her down the club this afternoon. 31.5 knots! Delighted. She could do with a good service now, but at long last I have a working boat.
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