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Old 23 April 2008, 20:38   #1
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Round the Isle of Wight questions

How much fuel do you need for this trip?

How long does it take?

4.5m rib 60 hp 2 Stroke.......

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Old 23 April 2008, 22:02   #2
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hi chris

we did for the first time last year on our own, great day used about 60L fuel ( 5.8 tornado 90 2 stroke ) nice slow run round took about 3hrs i think

let us know when, might be able to join you

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Round the Island

With a 4.5 metre you will need to choose your day; it can get quite lumpy around the southern side of the island. When I measured it I made it about 73 miles, but this is not exact as I did have to allow for one or two diversions .
I remember Bedajim doing it in a similar size boat, he and his other half did seem to be taking some punishment , come to that so were we in a 5.5 metre XS
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I remember Bedajim doing it in a similar size boat, he and his other half did seem to be taking some punishment , come to that so were we in a 5.5 metre XS [/QUOTE]

I allso remember him towing a rib back to port in his searider on the same day.
well impressed.
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Under an hour - over 100 litres of fuel, but with 200hp in a 7.4 metre RIB with 2 crew
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How much fuel do you need for this trip?

How long does it take?

4.5m rib 60 hp 2 Stroke.......

Chris
Hi if you allow fuel for 80 miles + 30-50% and going around clock wise you can top up at Yarmouth if you need too

I remember a couple of areas on the south side where the overfalls made it fun and just after the needles back in the Solent

Looking at the forecast Monday looks like it could be a good day to do it
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going around clock wise you can top up at Yarmouth if you need too
They're very helpful and also let you fill up if you're going anti-clockwise!
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Richard - Ah yes, but if we all went anti-clockwise it may cause a depression.... and it might rain!
Unless you use an island in the Southern Hemisphere in which case it would be sunny!

Chris – Have a good day…. And DON’T get tempted to do Alderney instead. (It’s about the same distance as round the island)

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