BOAT TAKEN TO ANOTHER MARINA HELP

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Hello all
Im having a boat taken to another marina by a hired skipper can you tell me what i need to have on the boat regarding saftey as the skipper has asked me to make sure she is safe
i didnt get ,much time to talk to him about what needs to be on the boat before he agrees to take her its not far
its from ipswich foxs marina to tide mill marina thanks for any replys
 
this is a difficult question, even with more details on the actual craft.

at one level the answer has to actually come from the skipper; ie it's what he considers safe when he sets off that counts - at the other it's a craft suitable for the proposed trip, not taking on water and with suitable motive power / backup etc

I would expect a hired skipper to cover his personal safety with regards to lifejacket and proabably have a grab bag including flares, HH VHF and HH GPS etc - but that doesn't mean he's not expecting you to provide them so discuss.
 
its a 1982 boat 43 ft it came to the marina 2 or 3 months ago i will have to speak to him again i just hope he dont turn up and then say no way lol,have any of you experienced a skipper who has walked away and said they wont take her?
still got to sort out her insurance though.
shes a really nice boat
great deck that what sold her to me ,
its all wood on top and grp hull,
i am just hoping everything will come together smoothly another 2 weeks and she will be mine
i can feel that i will be spending lots more money soon
 
If the skipper is a professional delivery skipper, he will certainly have a comprehensive personal safety pack. If he is a friend or associate you need to discuss his expectations.

You do not say when the proposed voyage is, nor what type, size and condition the boat is – all can have an influence on the type of equipment that is relevant. However there is not much open sea work, so I would advise, apart from that already suggested, and being aspirational

Alternative means of propulsion
Anchor and sufficient cable
Batteries charged up and good
Bilge pump
Fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
Foghorn
Handheld compass
Hatches able to shut securely
Knife
Lifebuoys
Lifejackets (check the bottles and firing heads)
Lifelines
Log & depth sounder working
Navigational equipment
Spare impeller, engine belt, fuel filters
Standing and running rigging functional if sail
Sufficient fuel
Toolkit
Torch
Working lights

I agree with the previous post in that the skipper will make the judgement about whether the boat is fit for the passage about to be undertaken.

If it is a new boat, god luck, and enjoy safe boating.
 
Skippers who walk away...

... do so because they fear their lives may be at risk! Yes they do, and I know of lots of horror stories about what they found - including one who flew to America for a transat delivery, and found the boat was not the one in photos he'd been shown! Next plane back for him.
 
Re: Skippers who walk away...

Just had to add one thing, that I always check.
Function of sea cocks with bungs close by.

I've had them break off and hoses go that on one occassion nearly flooded a boat I was delivering, we needed a long tow in. I'm much more cautious if I dont know the boat.
 
Re: Skippers who walk away...

The safety list is important, but needn't get too carried away with offshore requirements... thats a very short passage, with probably 70% plus of the trip in rivers and estuaries rather than open sea.... The open sea section is no more than 3 or 4 miles, and never more than a short distance from land..... and is in pretty sheltered water, so very rough seas unlikely to be a problem.... its a journey that people have done in larger tenders in the height of summer....

As its a pretty safe and easy passage, unless he's planning to do it at 4 in the morning, then he will never be less than 1/4 mile from another boat..... I think Peter is closest to the mark with his list.... if he demands liferafts etc etc, then he's not assessed the passage properly......

But Tigawave also has a good point... thats easily fixed for the sake of a few quid to buy some bungs.....
 
Re: Skippers who walk away...

I walked away from one delivery because the engine waterpump leaked, and needed to be kicked to make sure the drive belt actually turnecd the pump - belt could not be tightened anymore, and considerable water was coming through the shaft gland after a few minutes of engine use - owners reaction, just to add a bit more grease. Boat was damp and smelly, and all the cushions onboard were yuck to lie on. Felt bad about not completing contract, but did not feel like risking my life unnecessarily.
 
Do you really need a pro skipper to take a boat for a six-hour delivery of which only 3 miles are offshore? The tidal gates are the Deben entrance and the Tidemill itself, which usually line up OK. I'm sure there are several east coasters on this list who would happily have signed on to help - assuming the boat isn't a wreck. At 43ft I'm guessing that this isn't a first boat for you.

Having said that, delivery trips are where everything that can go wrong will, exacerbated by long storage and or neglect. Filthy diesel and poor electrics are likely to be found out even on a short passage. I once cried off crewing on a delivery from Ipswich to Cork when I learnt that the boat had been stored ashore for three years and only just dropped back in the water. Owner was planning on the Ipswich to Shotley leg as the only shakedown voyage!

Anyway, best of luck with your new boat. I hope you don't end up regretting the acres of wooden deck!

Regards, Mudhook.
 
hi mud hook um actually yes im afraid it is my first boat lol
i know its big but its what i want i am probably stupid for going for such a large boat but i love it
i cant take the boat myself as i have no experence at all
i am going to take the courses soon to learn
then im going to make her look great
 
That trip is all within easy sight of the land. Assuming that the weather is reasonable (no fog!) the most important items are up-to-date charts (particularly of the Deben entrance), a working echo sounder and a usable engine. If the boat has been in the water at Fox's then you should know about any serious leaks.

What type of boat is it? And what's its draught?
 
Exactly the same draft as my boat! - Ensure plenty of coffee and pot noodles for consumption waiting for the tide and the fog - September in the Thames is like that!
 
THIS ONE?

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You should have asked on here, I am sure there are plenty of people who would have been happy to help you out, for the cost of lunch or so.....
 
Re: THIS ONE?

Can still ask on here - I'm only in the Haven at Ipswich and happy to help ...

PM me if you want.

Most important thing for that trip is a good depthsounder and tide tables, to make sure you clear the sill at Tidemill.
 
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