Kawasaki
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Dim dryswch
Profi hwn
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyndrobwyllllantisiliog go go goch
If i had a boat !!!
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Dim dryswch
Profi hwn
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyndrobwyllllantisiliog go go goch
PaulGooch
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Assuming you departed from Swansea and went to Brest, it'd be about 250 miles, each way.
I'll assume an average speed of 14 knots and an average fuel consumption of 2 litres per mile, that's if you go for one of the bigger Merry Fishers with an inboard diesel, i have a Merry Fisher 805 by the way.
So, it'll take you about 18 hours to get there and you'll use around £500 worth if diesel each way
The Irish suggestion makes the trip and the costs about half.
BrendanS
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Sailing skills? In a stinky
I've thought many times about alternative propulsion, but finding somewhere to put an emergency mast and sails for a 25' mobo is probably going to be something of a challenge?
PaulGooch
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Sailing skills? In a stinky
How about a big kite on the pulpit ?
BrendanS
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great for taking photos from above!
Gelmaster
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Dim dryswch
Profi hwn
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyndrobwyllllantisiliog go go goch
Chwarae teg (Fair play)
The church of mary in the hollow of the white hazel near the fierce whirlpool and the church of tysilio by the red cave !
Bang on dude !!
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Gelmaster
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Assuming you departed from Swansea and went to Brest, it'd be about 250 miles, each way.
I'll assume an average speed of 14 knots and an average fuel consumption of 2 litres per mile, that's if you go for one of the bigger Merry Fishers with an inboard diesel, i have a Merry Fisher 805 by the way.
So, it'll take you about 18 hours to get there and you'll use around £500 worth if diesel each way
The Irish suggestion makes the trip and the costs about half.
Yea...
" SeaRush" mentioned Ireland.
All these (appreciated) replies have changed my mind about France.
I think Ireland sounds the better alternative!
I never even gave it a thought about all the traffic in trhe Channel.
Sounds scary !!
AndieMac
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Someone who can understand Kwacka's language......can you tell me if he is swearing at me in future please?
He reverts to his native tongue when he gets cranky, and gets all superior-like
Kawasaki
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Gelmaster
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Assuming you departed from Swansea and went to Brest, it'd be about 250 miles, each way.
I'll assume an average speed of 14 knots and an average fuel consumption of 2 litres per mile, that's if you go for one of the bigger Merry Fishers with an inboard diesel, i have a Merry Fisher 805 by the way.
So, it'll take you about 18 hours to get there and you'll use around £500 worth if diesel each way
The Irish suggestion makes the trip and the costs about half.
Shyte!!
18 hours...
I honestly thought it would only take about 4 hours!!
(cue the Yes it will in a fast boat comment)
Would it still cost about the same in a mid range Merry?
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PaulGooch
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I think you'll find most on here would seriously advise to spend the first year locally. Learning about the boat, boating and navigation etc. It isn't rocket science, but there are plenty of ways to get in a muddle and at least if you're not too far from home it isn't a disaster. You live in a very nice part of the country for boating as well.
There isn't much that you have to do to boat here in the UK, legally. Most marinas and slipways will insist on insurance, that's it. VHF isn't compulsory, but only a fool would set off without it. Fitting a VHF set requires a ship radio license, free if done online. Using the VHF requires a certificate of competence, one day course, costs around £100.
A free RNLI sea check is a great idea. Someone comes and gives the boat and your kit a once over and offers advice about anything you might be advised to have etc. No pass or fail, just good, free advice.
A powerboat level two course is often suggested as being a good idea. I wouldn't especially argue against it.
Tons of stuff you can learn on the 'net, including asking questions here.
Local boat clubs you could join.
If you were really desperate, Kwaka comes from your neck of the woods, it's rumoured he knows something about boats.
Gelmaster
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No, no problem boy
No worse than the traffic down the Clydach to Ponty on Giro day
lmao
There was a farmer blowing his whistle behind em last week !!
Kawasaki
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Milford to Wexford, to give you an idea
Is about 55 miles.
Merry Fisher type boat with a 4 stroke outboard.
Still allow 4 hours on a flat calm day
BUT
Betcha 175 quids worth of juice would cover it.
SO
Keep the crazy idea (as you put it) in yer head.
You just never know do you!
Hwyl! Gelmaster
Wedi Blino.
But don't tell AMac
Is about 55 miles.
Merry Fisher type boat with a 4 stroke outboard.
Still allow 4 hours on a flat calm day
BUT
Betcha 175 quids worth of juice would cover it.
SO
Keep the crazy idea (as you put it) in yer head.
You just never know do you!
Hwyl! Gelmaster
Wedi Blino.
But don't tell AMac
Gelmaster
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I think you'll find most on here would seriously advise to spend the first year locally. Learning about the boat, boating and navigation etc. It isn't rocket science, but there are plenty of ways to get in a muddle and at least if you're not too far from home it isn't a disaster. You live in a very nice part of the country for boating as well.
There isn't much that you have to do to boat here in the UK, legally. Most marinas and slipways will insist on insurance, that's it. VHF isn't compulsory, but only a fool would set off without it. Fitting a VHF set requires a ship radio license, free if done online. Using the VHF requires a certificate of competence, one day course, costs around £100.
A free RNLI sea check is a great idea. Someone comes and gives the boat and your kit a once over and offers advice about anything you might be advised to have etc. No pass or fail, just good, free advice.
A powerboat level two course is often suggested as being a good idea. I wouldn't especially argue against it.
Tons of stuff you can learn on the 'net, including asking questions here.
Local boat clubs you could join.
If you were really desperate, Kwaka comes from your neck of the woods, it's rumoured he knows something about boats.
thanks Paul
to be honest, its a lot to take in.
i will read all of the info everyone has submitted tomorrow!!
I cant afford a decent sized boat at the mo anyway, but i hope to explore this past-time in the future.
Its fantastic that people are so willing to help out!!!
AndieMac
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Gelmaster
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PS
i used to race motocross up in the midlands for approx 10 years.
Never got any further than junior class, but loved every second!!
an yep.....will hang on to it dude!
Thnx
Gelmaster
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I think you'll find most on here would seriously advise to spend the first year locally. Learning about the boat, boating and navigation etc. It isn't rocket science, but there are plenty of ways to get in a muddle and at least if you're not too far from home it isn't a disaster. You live in a very nice part of the country for boating as well.
There isn't much that you have to do to boat here in the UK, legally. Most marinas and slipways will insist on insurance, that's it. VHF isn't compulsory, but only a fool would set off without it. Fitting a VHF set requires a ship radio license, free if done online. Using the VHF requires a certificate of competence, one day course, costs around £100.
A free RNLI sea check is a great idea. Someone comes and gives the boat and your kit a once over and offers advice about anything you might be advised to have etc. No pass or fail, just good, free advice.
A powerboat level two course is often suggested as being a good idea. I wouldn't especially argue against it.
Tons of stuff you can learn on the 'net, including asking questions here.
Local boat clubs you could join.
If you were really desperate, Kwaka comes from your neck of the woods, it's rumoured he knows something about boats.
Local sailing would deffo be on the cards to start with....
all the estuaries up through Neyland & Pembroke look interesting!
Frank1986
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maybe u need a steel ship~~is more safe
Sundowner Portofino
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Awesome thread,
Searush
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Gelmaster;
Another option for the Channel crossing concept;
Buy a boat with a trailer & tow to the S Coast. France is a lot nearer then
& the car will get a better mpg even when towing.
Isles of Scilly would be a nice trip from where you are - but you will need to understand tides & anchoring issues pretty well & preferably be capable of drying out in case you get it wrong.
Lots of excellent diving locations round your neck of the woods too.
Another option for the Channel crossing concept;
Buy a boat with a trailer & tow to the S Coast. France is a lot nearer then
& the car will get a better mpg even when towing.Isles of Scilly would be a nice trip from where you are - but you will need to understand tides & anchoring issues pretty well & preferably be capable of drying out in case you get it wrong.
Lots of excellent diving locations round your neck of the woods too.
