ProDave
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What is the size of your boat? If it fits on the canal, perhaps your first taste of going "to sea" would be do the Ribble Link. A well documented and timed passage linking the Lancaster to the rest of the canal network.
First voyage to sea for a newbie
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waynes world
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The Ribble link is closed in October. it is closer to get to aswell from the mooring on the Lanky.
its what i mean, always something to pee on the plans i have.
it is 25 foot x 8 foot 9
V1701
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Assuming the trip is well planned with regard to weather, tides, etc. and assuming no unforeseen events like engine failure, getting into/out of ports/harbours/marinas & take off & landing are the most difficult/stressful aspects of a trip, the bit inbetween is the (relatively) easy bit so it doesn't really matter whether that's 2 or 4 or 6 hours. So I wouldn't get too hung up on that aspect of your trip. Going with someone experienced would be great, I wouldn't go on your own - you'll need to go to the toilet, make some tea, etc. Good luck with it all...
rib
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Same prop size. Same total boat weight. Same clean bottom. Same well serviced engine with same hours. That's great
waynes world
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yes, its not bad that is itSame prop size. Same total boat weight. Same clean bottom. Same well serviced engine with same hours. That's great
Davy_S
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Its simple really, the bigger tides on the Fylde are always mid day ish (to get out from Glasson) so leave Glasson, put your hook down at Piel island and have a pint and a kip, then set off the next day, at 10 knots you will be at Conway in 6 hours, job done. you will not be able to go from Glasson to Fleetwood on the same tide, so Piel is a safe option, you could then either go to Conway or Fleetwood the next day, Fleetwood is far better for getting in and out of, i used to keep my yacht there, Glasson is a pain, once you leave you are committed, at Fleetwood you can have a couple of hours testing in the river and still get back into Fleetwood.
waynes world
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Easy for somebody tat has been to sea before but not for a first time. little socked at even the suggestion really.
Tintin
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Wow, what a reply.
Tintin
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There's a good reason for that. Get some sea hours, do the studying, and then you'll be a lot safer.
waynes world
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Will be doing. As said in previous post i will be launching in new year down Wales, and then no messing with launch/tides rushing etc. seems a safer option to get hours gained.
waynes world
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some folk are daft enough to do a voyage like that and never been to sea before, but some have common sense, i like to think i have lol. even though at times it may not seem it haha
Iliade
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The whole trip in one doesn't sound overly demanding. Really only the start and end sound tricky, most of the time you'd be twiddling your thumbs. Maybe get an experienced person (Perhaps your RYA instructor, thereby getting training and experience simultaneously.) to accompany you and do it on a day when there is next to no wind. It should be an enjoyable trip, apart from all the engine noise.
andrewbarker
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Wayne, I used to have a Mk1 Fury. I worked on 3mpg on sea passages to give me a safe journey and 20% reserve.
I crossed from Solent to Guernsey at a steady cruise of 20knots. My boat had a single 5 litre V8 petrol, so maybe a bit more economical than yours fitted with twins.
Don't forget, on a long passage (mine were 100nm+), you have to allow for unexpected rough water, adverse tides, diversions for shipping lanes etc, etc.
Just generally, those Fury's are very easy to plane with their unusual hull shape, so that's good.
OTOH, going into choppy head seas at 20 knots can rattle your fillings a bit. Out in deeper waters such as mid channel, with longer waves and nothing too rough, they are a lovely ride and of course they've got a great driving position.
Seastoke
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Why don’t you ,get a winter berth at conwy , and get Kawasaki to show you the ropes down through the straits etc , they sell petrol as well.
colhel
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My concern was for your figures at 20 knots. Reading back post, I'm wondering was 12 nmpg a typo?
Seastoke
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You could also do trials on the river under the bridge no peed limit
Momac
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I have twin 170hp diesels which use 60litres/ hr at fast which is a comfortable 23kts for me and the boat . But it's a 33ft.
So maybe you will match that in a smaller boat with Twin petrol?
10 kts sounds to me like a very uneconomical speed.
So maybe you will match that in a smaller boat with Twin petrol?
10 kts sounds to me like a very uneconomical speed.
waynes world
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Plan is to get it down Wales on a mooring on the Straits in new year ( was going to try again for PD but having found out first from Richard then a late reply from CHT that the mooring are in administration. I will ort another mooring, wit help from again Richard, i know of one at Beaumaris but unsure yet as not heard a good deal of good things about there. Anyhow, no rush as got time now to sort a mooring and research what i need to know. Once launched i will then see what fuel consumption is as the folk that have told me previously was from owners of same boats and setups. I am sure i will get al i need to know from Richard when he is available. This way i can come and go as i please with no weather/tide etc etc worries.
Thanks all for replies
Thanks all for replies
Seastoke
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Is Richard ,the idiotkwacks if so can you post on BBF.
