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[tidalwave2.7]

Hi all

I have have a small rib (2.7) from Ebay! and have managed to find a suitable trailer. and a 9.8 2s Tohatsu engine.

Hoping to take it to the beach for nephews etc to use. As we will be on Anglesey in August can anyone advise on places to launch etc. We will be staying at Rhosneiger what is the situation re driving on the beach for the launch etc. Is it possible to get a tow and if so how much would one expect to pay. Not really happy to take car on sand!

Finally any idea how fast I should expect this thing to go. I am expecting it to get on a plane but not sure what the actual speed possible is with such a small boat.

Thanks in advance for any information / advice.


Mike

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by tidalwave2.7

Hi all

I have have a small rib (2.7) from Ebay! and have managed to find a suitable trailer. and a 9.8 2s Tohatsu engine.

Hoping to take it to the beach for nephews etc to use. As we will be on Anglesey in August can anyone advise on places to launch etc. We will be staying at Rhosneiger what is the situation re driving on the beach for the launch etc. Is it possible to get a tow and if so how much would one expect to pay. Not really happy to take car on sand!

Finally any idea how fast I should expect this thing to go. I am expecting it to get on a plane but not sure what the actual speed possible is with such a small boat.

Thanks in advance for any information / advice.


Mike

Welcome to Ribnet

Is that boat rated for a 9.8hp?

[willk]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Is that boat rated for a 9.8hp?

Yes, it's a RIB and it's rated for 10hp.

It'll feckin' fly with that Toohotsue. I reckon she'll make 16-18kts, 1 up.

I'm a bit jealous

[willk]

Originally Posted by tidalwave2.7

Thanks in advance for any information / advice.

Welcome to RIBnet Mike, nice rig!

If you have yet to fire the engine, be aware that they don't like much/any choke if the weather is warm. If you don't have a tiller extension, I'd suggest getting/borrowing one.

[Ghostrider]

Originally Posted by tidalwave2.7

Hi all

I have have a small rib (2.7) from Ebay! and have managed to find a suitable trailer. and a 9.8 2s Tohatsu engine.

Hoping to take it to the beach for nephews etc to use. As we will be on Anglesey in August can anyone advise on places to launch etc. We will be staying at Rhosneiger what is the situation re driving on the beach for the launch etc. Is it possible to get a tow and if so how much would one expect to pay. Not really happy to take car on sand!

Finally any idea how fast I should expect this thing to go. I am expecting it to get on a plane but not sure what the actual speed possible is with such a small boat.

Thanks in advance for any information / advice.


Mike

Hi yes you can drive on the beech and you can park on it aswell.There is a tractor launch but its dear either £25 or £35 see here Tyn Morfa Boat and Caravan Storage they do the tractor launch

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by willk

Yes, it's a RIB and it's rated for 10hp.

It'll feckin' fly with that Toohotsue. I reckon she'll make 16-18kts, 1 up.

I'm a bit jealous

Sounds like a hell of a laugh! Giz a go!