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Old 28 July 2003, 11:30   #161
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Dam, Dom,

You beat me to it! I'll hav eto write quicker next time!
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Old 28 July 2003, 12:35   #162
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So run it past me again... Are we going to the Scillies or the Isle of Man?

Well spotted guys. Casquettes it is. Charles was suggesting much the same plan as Dom described.

Clarky - there will be at least one even bigger RIB (9m) with a more experienced skipper, on the trip, so plenty of opportunity to jump aboard a larger ship if it's a bit lumpy.

Mike - that's a good chat up line "Your wife is welcome to sit on my engine" but you're supposed so say it directly to the ladies, otherwise you could get into an awful lot of trouble!
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Old 28 July 2003, 12:54   #163
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I only said to to make me seem to be a real man..... who doesn't like anything pink!
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Richard, you wont be comfortable at anything less than 30kts trust me on this
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Old 28 July 2003, 14:41   #165
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Richard, you wont be comfortable at anything less than 30kts trust me on this
Until he clocks his fuel flow meter that is, he can play once he gets to the islands.

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Old 28 July 2003, 15:09   #166
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Actually he'll be burning around 30-35lph at 30kts vs 20-25 at 20ish kts so not much odds. I'm not a naval architect nor a powerboating guru such as Messrs Diggler or Fuller but Scorpions in particular seem to ride better and actually get better economy faster rather than slower!

That being said I am sure that Richard will be taking things easy in his new boat and will want to be keeping with the rest of the fleet.
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Fuel Consumption

Don't worry - I shall be keeping a close eye on the fuel consumption and making sure other half doesn't bankrupt us with his new toy.
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Old 28 July 2003, 21:26   #168
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Room for a little one ? our diving trip has been cancelled and I am now looking for a summer holiday. Have own tent so anything that is available would be great.

Plan to bring the Pacific 22.

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but Scorpions in particular seem to ride better and actually get better economy faster rather than slower!

Alan, absolutely correct - my exact words to a friend at the week-end coming back from France in a F5/6 throught the notorious Violet Channel. Doing about 28 knts was extremely uncomfotable, pushed it up to 35 knts and it was not too bad at all. Granted, you would fall in a hole every so often which would make your teeth shudder, but far beter than having the sh*t pounded out of you on every wave.

Pete, I had booked a few extra sites and established tents just in case, so no problem at all. Let me know if you want just a site or an established tent.
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Pete, can I have your address please?
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Old 29 July 2003, 09:16   #171
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Charles thanks, pm on its way to you, digging out passport and packing toothbrush.

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Hi Pete 7,

I am travelling with Mike C & Son, I will be leaving portsmouth on Friday Morning and will be meeting Mike at Lymington.

Do you want a lift?

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Old 29 July 2003, 14:29   #173
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Charles, just spoke to Laura on Herm this afternoon about cancelling my trip (10-16) she has offered to transfer my £100 deposit, to the Ribnet trip 29/31. This is very nice as I had expected to loose the deposit. Happy to sort it out once we arrive in the Channel Islands, but there is another £100 in the kitty, hope this helps.



AY, thanks for the offer but perhaps I should offer you a lift. Plan to depart Gosport by rib early and meet the crowd at Lymington for 7am (think thats the start). Saves car parking / launching etc as "Old Spice" is already in the water. Could pick up up at Camber dock if it helps.

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Pete, don't get up too early as I don't think that anyone else will get away this early. Only those of us with the RIBs already in the water will be able to move as there won't be enough water at Lymington to launch, and those waiting for a crane launch may not be in the water until 0800 to 0830 ish. More on this later, I'm sure!
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Hi Pete 7,

Thanks for the offer. One way of getting a ride in your Rib

Sounds Good to me, Send me a pm with your contact details and I will contact you Ref pick up point/timings etc.

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Richard,

Thanks for the offer of the ride for my wife on the 9m but you don't get it. A 7.5m Scorpion will fit on my drive!!

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Ah, the penny's dropped!

No probs...
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As cruise departure co-ordinator I am having my doubts Richard...only kidding??!!
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Charles,
Can I please return to the subject of anchoring. I received your letter today, many thanks, and you suggest, as was mentioned on here previously, two 'good' anchors should brought. Currently I only have one decent anchor. If I need another, I'm not going to get any change out of £100. Are two really needed? Are there alternative mooring sites? Or alternatively, does anyone have a spare for sale or, to borrow?

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Dave, £37 for a bruce copy (10 kg) from Plasimo in the chandlers down here. Bloody great thing should hold the QE2. Chandlers called Solent Marine in Gosport.

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