Finally purchased my First Boat - A Hi-Star 46

[Seastoke]

This trip will be as fast as possible, there will be a crew of three. Looking to enjoy some leisurely cruising on the West coast of Scotland

Hi h way are you going

 

[Dino]

Is there a helm seat down below? Could be a long trip up on the flybridge

 

[Alicatt]

Is there a helm seat down below? Could be a long trip up on the flybridge

Looking at the pics on the previous page it seems like he has a stand up Dyson auto pilot at the wheel, but no seat

 

[IDAMAY]

We also plan to be out and about the west coast of Scotland this season and will look out for you. In the meantime have a safe and speedy passage.

 

[stelican]

Looking at the pics on the previous page it seems like he has a stand up Dyson auto pilot at the wheel, but no seat

Pull up an armchair!

 

[silverdee]

Well done WRJACK What fun. I would defo buy a lower helm seat before journey (can see might need to move it out to get to those drawers) but I would make it work-- make sure adjusts upwards for high view has footrest and armrests. Newlyn and Holyhead could be good fuel stops - take cash you might do well in Newlyn. without wishing to be too boring -- spare charts on phone or ipad- dinghy and or liferaft - radio(s) decent long strong ropes anchor all working good full toolkit google all your phone numbers for marinas and fuel in advance -radar working.
Jealous of Manchester.

 

[Seastoke]

Looking at the pics on the previous page it seems like he has a stand up Dyson auto pilot at the wheel, but no seat

That’s a dysentery ventilator.

 

[Alicatt]

That’s a dysentery ventilator.

DIY Sentry Ventilator?

 

[LittleSister]

Sounds like a cool trip but probably not one to do in a rush. It’s not ideal taking a new (to you) boat on a long trip like that straight after buying it. Get everything serviced and checked. Get someone to check the electronics, renew charts, autopilot, etc. It’s a long way to steer by hand.
Also, lots of spare filters, etc
Do a good sea trial before you leave.

I strongly agree.

Do a few short local trips first to identify any issues, and familiarise yourself with how (and how well) it all works.

 

[Seastoke]

DIY Sentry Ventilator?

Dyson