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[willk]

Originally Posted by mick

Need to stick a photo up of that Dutch rib in Oban Steve

Here, I can feel a whole new thread coming on, yes... it's about Dutch RIBs, and it's in..., hold on..., yes..., it's in the Bilges.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

Need to stick a photo up of that Dutch rib in Oban Steve

Here you go Mick... now this is a beast.

[willk]

Originally Posted by kerny

Here you go Mick... now this is a beast.

Good Lord, RIB Pikeys! Is that a chicken I see on the flybridge?

[mick]

Could be anything used to belong to a wealthy Russian

[Poly]

Originally Posted by kerny

Here you go Mick... now this is a beast.

That was in Tiree in early July. It was either lost or doing survey work as it kept going back and forth.

I'd guess it wasn't any more than 16m though?

[mick]

Originally Posted by Poly

That was in Tiree in early July. It was either lost or doing survey work as it kept going back and forth.

I'd guess it wasn't any more than 16m though?

They were doing some sort of surveying

[Siochair]

Hi Willk,

Do you know why there are no guardrails? It looks like the hand rail is the only place to hang fenders from and that would make going forward with them in place a bit "It's a knockout".


Cheers

[willk]

Originally Posted by Siochair

Do you know why there are no guardrails?

Yup,

'cos they couldn't wait to go playing in her

They've fitted a lot more steel since, including a stern gantry with MOB hoist. She actually has attachment points on the deck sides for fenders but the scale of the boat dwarfs them.

[Siochair]

Originally Posted by willk

'cos they couldn't wait to go playing in her

Well as excuses go, you can't get better than that one. I think I would have done the same.

[Ribochet]

Most Pilot boats have no guard rails due to the nature of their work ie to allow unrestricted movement of the Pilot when boarding/disembarking a ship.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

Most Pilot boats have no guard rails due to the nature of their work ie to allow unrestricted movement of the Pilot when boarding/disembarking a ship.

You back home yet Field Marshall?

Tom mentioned that there were some sort of addition rails getting fitted forward - the details escape me as usual...

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by willk

You back home yet Field Marshall?

Yep - arrived back last night - brilliant time - great experience

The single handed 2.4mR's are amazing - this is Helena Lucas who won Gold for GBR



See you were back in the Beast for another sea trial - I think you should just do the "deal" and make it your own -

Looking forward to Ardbeg

[Ribochet]

I was out training on Belfast Lough today and was delighted to see "Caledonia" in operation with Belfast Harbour Authority and an impressive vessel she looked

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

I was out training on Belfast Lough today and was delighted to see "Caledonia" in operation with Belfast Harbour Authority and an impressive vessel she looked

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[Ribochet]

Redbay Boats will have its largest presence at the Seawork show in Southampton from 25 – 27th of June 2013.

Caldonia will depart from Redbay on Friday 21st crewed by Charles Stewart, Joe Mc Collam and Conor Mc Laughlin.

Caledonia will make scheduled stops at Rosslare, Newlyn, Falmouth and Portland before arriving in Southampton on Monday.
To extend the range a 1000 litre reserve tank has been added on removable mounts to the after deck. The boat is fitted with AIS and you can follow its progress.

In addition to the 1650 the recently launched 12 metre Coastal Connection RIB from Oban will arrive by lorry and will be launched on Monday and motored on to the berth, this 12mtr rib which is powered by twin jets is a totally commercial rib and is coded for 12 passengers. Coastal Connection is at the show to promote the commercial side of their business.
Redbay will also have on show two 7.4’s - one powered with a 300hp Suzuki and latest demo 7.4 powered by a 250hp Hyundai diesel, this 7.4 features our patrol console fitted with A Frame and T Top - all boats will be available for demonstrations .
The show opens each day from 10 until 5 and entry is free. So if anyone is in the area it is well worth a visit

[willk]

She's just pulled into Falmouth for the night.

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by willk

She's just pulled into Falmouth for the night.

Lucky Charles

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

Redbay Boats will have its largest presence at the Seawork show in Southampton from 25 – 27th of June 2013.

Caldonia will depart from Redbay on Friday 21st crewed by Charles Stewart, Joe Mc Collam and Conor Mc Laughlin.

Caledonia will make scheduled stops at Rosslare, Newlyn, Falmouth and Portland before arriving in Southampton on Monday.
To extend the range a 1000 litre reserve tank has been added on removable mounts to the after deck. The boat is fitted with AIS and you can follow its progress.

Plans changed. She's going to Yarmouth tonight. Nearly there now.

[willk]

"Touchdown! - the crowd goes wild..."

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by willk

"touchdown! - the crowd goes wild..."

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