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Yerl have to have a ride on MF then, she rarely slows down for sea, but mostly speeds up for it. OK she's occasionally slowed to 8 knots for a mile or two. But thats still twice the speed of a raggie. You dont get sick, no rolling.
The dark side - The pull is strong
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Yerl have to have a ride on MF then, she rarely slows down for sea, but mostly speeds up for it. OK she's occasionally slowed to 8 knots for a mile or two. But thats still twice the speed of a raggie. You dont get sick, no rolling.
Kawasaki
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Look Out, there goes one now!
It lives in Red Dwarf if you want to go & see it.
Phil, Me mate Terry has got one
No not wet Terry tother the Engineer.
It lives in Dinas boat yard in the Summer an in his back yard in the Winter.
It's been pout once this year!
I was gonna service the engine but it wasn't worth it!!
He did get to the IOM once
Although I reckon he was aiming fer Ireland
He reckon he sh%t imself for part of the trip
I can borrow if yer wants
That should put paid to that idea
Major Catastrophe
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I can borrow if yer wants
That should put paid to that idea
You wouldn't know which string to pull to make it go without the engine.
Searush
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Don't pull ANY string until the tank's filled & the plate down!
Philiz
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Well, perhaps the one on his lifejacket just in case!
Kawasaki
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The pull is strong
The mind is quick
I,ll know whch string
When all is sick
To pull to make the donkey go
Well all around
Are feelling
Low and behold
The Drinks are scarce
It's time to go and dissapear
Case I,m in the Chair
Round ere
Coughing motors I can but start
But dodging Rounds is quite an Art
Tiss skilfull and takes Years
To drink fer free
And not make tears.
Of laughter whilst scroping Ale
Tiss a Practise hard to master
And tell a tale that ever after
Through the Irish Sea She wafters
Tiss Little Ship I scrope the afters
Anchovies and all that follows
Was scoffed last time I set aboard
And 'pop' an stuff was drunk that day
Nice enough I might say but no subsitute fer summat 'hard',
So bear with me folks
I,m on the Wagon
I,ve had the 'warning' from the Dragon!
I,m almost bloated with 'Whites Lemonade'
It's nice but not the same
Sleeping Aid!!!!
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Tresner
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Phil
As more information came to hand, I gave your idea of a motorsailer some consideration. Here is something that just might punch your ticket. You could get a head start on negotiations, take delivery February, March. A few months of seatrials and learning what the strings are for and have it ready for a sea adventure, let's say in May of next year maybe.
Bernie
As more information came to hand, I gave your idea of a motorsailer some consideration. Here is something that just might punch your ticket. You could get a head start on negotiations, take delivery February, March. A few months of seatrials and learning what the strings are for and have it ready for a sea adventure, let's say in May of next year maybe.
Bernie
AndieMac
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She resembles the old British Fisher/Barlow 32 and 37's with the canoe stern that used to be a popular motorsailer in the 80's. They even got the 32' moulds out in Oz for a while and did quite a few.
Tresner
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I agree. the hull style here is the Fisher. Bit of a compromise on the sailing end, but they are a nice sturdy boat.
Bernie
AndieMac
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Indeed Bernie......but you know what those yachties are like, a dog can sail at 5 knots and a slick machine at 6.25 knots....maybe 6.50 if the entire contents of the lockers and fuel and water are jettisoned
Philiz
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Yes I like the Fishers Bernie, we had a look around one a couple of weeks ago in fact, think it was a 37. Good compromise with good living space. Bit on the pricey side though!
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Major Catastrophe
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On Sunday Phil reminded the assembled fellow boaters that I announced on here last year that I was intending to add a rag and stick to my available boat pool.
Trouble is, he didn't realise that my fellow partners in the scheme were sat around the picnic table he was addressing.
Our intention was to bid for a small saily boat - about 23 feet - that had been abandoned in the dock and tart it up a bit. It was old but perfectly seaworthy.
Our intention was to use is as and when we fancied for a bit of fun, but not as our primary boat.
Split amongst 4 or five of us, costs would be minimal, we would of had some fun and maybe even learned to shout 'give way' while simultaneously shaking a fist.
But the owner resurfaced, sold the boat and paid the overdue berthing fees, so that idea withered and died.
A bit of sailing sounds fun, but not as a primary leisure activity.
Trouble is, he didn't realise that my fellow partners in the scheme were sat around the picnic table he was addressing.
Our intention was to bid for a small saily boat - about 23 feet - that had been abandoned in the dock and tart it up a bit. It was old but perfectly seaworthy.
Our intention was to use is as and when we fancied for a bit of fun, but not as our primary boat.
Split amongst 4 or five of us, costs would be minimal, we would of had some fun and maybe even learned to shout 'give way' while simultaneously shaking a fist.
But the owner resurfaced, sold the boat and paid the overdue berthing fees, so that idea withered and died.
A bit of sailing sounds fun, but not as a primary leisure activity.
Philiz
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See, even an old knackered raggie is appealling.
That may have been the intention, bet you'd 'ave ended up using it more than your mobo
Nah, you have to go on a special course for that, I've booked my place.
Searush
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That sort of small trailer sailer & similar ends up on e-bay every week. Plenty to choose from for a couple of grand. Berthing fees at Caernarfon on the Sarn Helen shore are peanuts for local residents. It wouldn't cost more than a few tens of quid a year for 5 people, one a resident.
Philiz
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Yer wouldn't want 'em up there, they're moboers at heart, not as gentile and refined as us raggies
Major Catastrophe
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Yer wouldn't want 'em up there, they're moboers at heart, not as gentile and refined as us raggies
Especially with fifty horses roaring on the back.
Philiz
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Another thought has just sprung to mind. From time to time there are views expressed along the lines that single engined mobos are a no no and twins are the only way to go. The usual reason given is that if a single engined mobo suffers an engine failure it's at the mercy of the elements.
Whilst there may argueably be some merit in this arguement, why is it thought that single engined raggies are perfectly okay? I'm asuming it's because the sails are thought to be their alternative form of propulsion, but the wind might not be 'right' to help them get out of an awkward situation.
Whilst there may argueably be some merit in this arguement, why is it thought that single engined raggies are perfectly okay? I'm asuming it's because the sails are thought to be their alternative form of propulsion, but the wind might not be 'right' to help them get out of an awkward situation.
PaulGooch
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Sails are the primary method of propulsion, the engine is aux. Although most of them seem to do the reverse lol