Hi from the Clyde

[Sailrepair]

I have just joined the forum as I am going to buy a Sib for inshore fishing. I had a pilot 460 but sold it due to lack of use. I have a motorhome with a large rear garage so I will get something that will fit inside and be easy to launch.

I am used to big ribs having been on the Helensburgh lifeboat for 12 years. I am not on the crew anymore but I am still the boats mechanic. (been the mechanic for about 9 years).

Anyway thanks for all the info on here. I just need to decide what sort of floor type I want and I will get the boat.

John

[SPR]

hi - welcome to rib.net . with a title go from the Clyde I couldn't resist this today!

http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile...b7cc8dda2e2faa


S.

[clydeoutboards]

Hi John

welcome to the forum and if you are looking for an inflatable you have joined at a good time as we will have them at the fishing megastore open weekend a week on saturday/ sunday and we will also have 3 on the water for test drives at the Scottish boat show at inverkip marina.

more info on our facebook page ( link is in our signiture below) or have a look at this thread

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/3-scotti...nts-50866.html

Dave

Ps love the new fish and chip that you have in helensburgh that sells things like monkfish, scallops etc. Makes a nice change to have a gourmet takeaway!

[Sailrepair]

Thanks Dave

I plan to come and see you at the boat show although if I am not doing anything I may come to the fishing show. I am glad they have moved as I have not been to the angling center since they were at their old place where I got my car window smashed in the 10 minutes it took to buy some new line.

I'm thinking of a honwave and a 2 stroke would be ideal. Just need to check what size would suit best and what floor.

John

[clydeoutboards]

If you are into fishing the megastore event is amazing and everyone will be there i.e. paul young, mike thrussell (top bloke) etc. More of a fun day out atmosphere with some very knowledgeable people.

The inverkip/ scottish boat show has a different feel but there will be a huge food hall, top gear sim, us demoing honwaves and lots of "if only I win the lottery" boats!

oh and just so you know I am big bloke with glasses normally found with a coffee and a fag in hand!

dave

[Portnahaven]

Hi Sailrepair, and welcome.
Maybe see you at Scottish Boat Show.
Hope to get over for a day or two, weather permitting. Not been able to get out these last three weeks with the rough weather.