Some photos from the weekend..
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jfm
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Very nice pics firefly. Thanks for posting. I agree with you on making coffee etc - it's all about the context.
SteveD, I see a tiny bit of fouling on TM's bum. Are you mooring her on the Hamble now rather than trailering her every time? She is a nice looking boat in profile- whoever drew her 10yrs ago did a nice job. Hope all well.
SteveD, I see a tiny bit of fouling on TM's bum. Are you mooring her on the Hamble now rather than trailering her every time? She is a nice looking boat in profile- whoever drew her 10yrs ago did a nice job. Hope all well.
Blue Sunray
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and you all remember the silver bladerunner parked up at Hamble Point for years, well I assume this is it, making a complete pain of itself as it decided 6 knots was not as fun as 20 knots out of the Hamble ffs, a tsunami wake followed, actually got my anchor wet was the severity of the waves he made. The pic was taken before he had got to the fleet of optimists, but I would imagine he cause havoc, just so dangerous. I was flicked the bird by the skippers mate after my long blast on the fog horn... quality folk obviously. Where are the Harbour masters when you want them..
... and will do it all again next weekend
She appears to still be for sale
http://approvedboats.com/co-brokera...thampton-united-kingdom-6268122/?currency=EUR
Actually there is some evidence that caffeine isn't that good for you.
Please keep posting and don't let those who don't understand the difference between diving a car and a boat put you of taking the pics.
z1ppy
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Interesting boat that, came back over from Grenada where i believe it was used to shuttle people from the airport round to a hotel.
it was being listed for sale by a guy who is rather used to going fast and has a number of very very fast boats.
Lloydroberts
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Bloody hooligans.....the pair of you.
Lovely boat you have there and some great photos:encouragement:
Firefly625
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well if he was the guy using it on Sunday he goes very fast in the most inopportune moments and has very unpleasant mates...
Firefly625
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Hi jfm,
Steve D is indeed at Mercury for the summer, but I still find it hard to believe any weed gets to grow on Thanks Mum as it rarely stops moving.
Firefly625
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thanks Elecglitch, will do
MrB
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Great photos and write-up, looked like you guys were having fun. Thanks for posting :encouragement:
Bigplumbs
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If you cannot see ahead of course it is. Just off Felixstowe there was a fatality last year for a similar reason
If you think a vessel on the plane with the person at the helm not lookin where they are going is ok then quite frankly you should never be in charge of a vessel
Sorry mister I did not see you cos I was making a coffee....... incredible
In other parts of this thread there are comments about reckless behaviour but you think not looking is ok
Tell me can your autopilot see other vessels ahead or are you so good you don’t need to look
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If you're half way across the Channel, and there's nothing on the radar for 20 miles in any direction, then popping below for a coffee on autopilot at low speed isn't unreasonable.
Possibly not the best idea off Cowes on a Summer Saturday
Possibly not the best idea off Cowes on a Summer Saturday
Bigplumbs
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If you're half way across the Channel, and there's nothing on the radar for 20 miles in any direction, then popping below for a coffee on autopilot at low speed isn't unreasonable.
Possibly not the best idea off Cowes on a Summer Saturday
The initial situation was a boat on the plane in I think the Solent with the helmsman looking sideways taking pictures or possibly a video. If anyone thinks that is safe then god help us all.
Blue Sunray
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This is from a bloke who proposed to drive around the roads with non functional brakes on his trailer!
Bigplumbs
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Please read a thread properly before you make crass comments.
So you think it is safe to not look where you are going do you.
burgundyben
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We need a whip round to buy Steve a red duster for Thanks Mum.
Firefly625
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I have sailed over 20000 miles but an arguement on a forum I run from. Congratulations you live up to your name sir.
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jfm
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No-one is saying that. The point you're missing is that it is necessary to look, but not constantly. If you look and see there is nothing that can possibly hit you from a certain direction/sector for the next minute, then it is ok to look away from that sector for say 30 seconds ( or 60 seconds to be precise).
I drive my boat like this all the time. To give a better example, if you're doing 20 knots in wide open sea, perfect viz, nothing in sight or on radar for 10nm++, it is perfectly safe to leave the helm for several minutes.
That is what SteveD, owner/skipper of the s24 seems to be doing. It's not unsafe.
MrB
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I think you are out of context here TBH. Steve was at the helm looking sideways taking a photo for a few seconds in total control of the situation at what,20kts? It's not F1. Chill out plumbs.
MrB
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Beat me to it. :encouragement:
jimmy_the_builder
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Oh mate please do give it a rest. All you ever post is tedious holier-than-thou rubbish and it is properly tiresome. Go and do a bit of boating and post something positive for a change.
