Newbie with a Brig

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Max Swell

Thanks to all posters. I gratefully accept your award of Newbie of the Year 2014 and receiving my Nelson Hat and eye patch.

Chris we trained at Porth Daniel and did the Swellies a couple of times but will definitely need a chart to remind me of waypoints ....it is great fun though.

Look forward to seeing you on the straights.

Having the op to remove my right arm to complete the look next week....and like him I will be back to work within the hour,!!

Next time I'm out on the straits I will give you a salute as I pass under the Britannia Bridge Caernarfon bound

[Chris Caton]

I like the Imray chart meself, loads of detail n the paper is waterproof, although the admiralty leisure portfolio is good as well

https://www.imray.com/charts/Imray+C...eries/ICC52-1/

https://www.rya.org.uk/shop/pages/pr...talog)&course=

there's also the caernarfon harbour masters chartlets which are well worth printing off, loads of good advice

Caernarfon Harbour Trust Passage Through The Swellies

[Max Swell]

Thanks Chris very kind of you just ordered them.

[midlife]

I have had a brig eagle 645 from new from wolf rock, bought in new in 2012 , I have done 250 hours on it in some rough seas in Scotland . I tow it once a year down to salcombe to get it checked over and spend 2 weeks weeks around the area with family down there. No issues with boat or evinrude 150 yet , enjoy it ...

[Max Swell]

Thanks midlife good to hear!

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Let's not start on Evinrudes....... ;-) LOL

[Wibs]

...or people from Scotland.

[midlife]

Brilliant ....you can see why usain bolt loves it here !!

[Max Swell]

After the vote it'll be known as Mexiscotch.....

[midlife]

Weather is lovely...not , hence why usain bolt loves it up here so much

[Max Swell]

Towergate quote £370 for all in cover inc personal accident to anyone in the boat.

Does that sound about right?

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Max Swell

Thanks Chris very kind of you just ordered them.

no probs, good bedtime reading

Originally Posted by Max Swell

Towergate quote £370 for all in cover inc personal accident to anyone in the boat.

Does that sound about right?

sounds about right, depends on what the values are and what cover you've asked for, but like any other insurance, hopefully you'll never find the true value of policy

[Max Swell]

Thanks Chris I will let you when we launch on the straights ....prob 23 Aug

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Can you not push them forward to 16th for the Moelfre cruise?

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Check whether your insurance has clarity on:
A) distance allowed from a safe haven or shore
B) towing/recovery rules (or your car insurance), some don't include unless car has broken down!
C) check the killcord issue
D) what they pay out for theft, new price less discount per year, new for old, fair market price etc
E) is it covered on a mooring (if appropriate)
F) are you allowed on the water all year

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Max Swell

Thanks Chris I will let you when we launch on the straights ....prob 23 Aug

all being well we'll be there that weekend, so if you need a hand with anything let me know

god luck with the new rib, enjoy

[Max Swell]

I will check the terms of insurance.

Regarding the 16 th fortunately I am in crete which is why I can't take delivery until 23rd

Even Nelson took a holiday!!

[Chris Caton]

Crete, n a new rib, no wonder you're chopping your right arm off Max

[Max Swell]

I know ..... It's the only way I can keep hold of Mrs Horatio she says we may as well be divorced because I earn all the cash I'm away all week, and she spends it!!

Fortunately she loves the idea of a rib and she is also not logged into Ribnet!!!

[ShinyShoe]

Back on the insurance thing...

Check their requirements for trailer locks. Including any requirements for locks on the trailer when left at slipways etc.

Check requirements for outboard locks.

What you are looking for is how they know one was applied. The may want a receipt (shows you had one not that it was applied). They may want to see photos of outboard locks in place.