In or out?

cuttlefish · 31 January 2006, 15:01

Hi Guys,
Another technical question if someone has a minute or three. I have now decided on the rib I want, but am unsure as to inboard or outboard. I know that outboard should be an advantage in shallow water, but are there any further advantages? Are outboards more noisy or smelly for example? Is there more of a fire risk with inboards?
Be grateful for opinions and comments.
Tx.
Rupert.

Jimbo · 31 January 2006, 15:07

Hi Rupert,

This thread written by Louise should hopefully give you a few pointers:

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8996

Hope that helps!

Jimbo

Simon Hawkins · 31 January 2006, 15:12

I think the main thing to consider is as to whether you want diesel or petrol. Primarily inbord engines are diesel, therefore this will give rise to less danger in having a fire on board.

Also bear in mind how much deck space do you require as inboards do take up alot of space.

Hope this helps. Any more help just ask.

Simon

cuttlefish · 31 January 2006, 15:16

Relevant to my question I suppose is the cost of diesel. I know that diesel is cheaper in the UK, and probably in France. Does anyone know how much it is (or whether the same convenience) applies when fuelling in the Channel Islands?
Tx.
Rupert.

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 15:51

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Originally Posted by rupert

Relevant to my question I suppose is the cost of diesel. I know that diesel is cheaper in the UK, and probably in France. Does anyone know how much it is (or whether the same convenience) applies when fuelling in the Channel Islands?
Tx.
Rupert.

In St Peter Port the price Christmas time was

45p UL and 47p Super, Diesel is 34p

And they have them all on the pontoons.

If I lived in Guernsey it would be a petrol outboard without a doubt!!! If you need to refuel in France I don't think they use red diesel so lot more expensive than here!!!

cuttlefish · 31 January 2006, 16:36

Tx. I take your point about a Petrol in Guernsey. However, you quotes prices where diesel is cheaper than petrol. Is this correct?
Tx. Rupert.

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 16:55

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Originally Posted by rupert

Tx. I take your point about a Petrol in Guernsey. However, you quotes prices where diesel is cheaper than petrol. Is this correct?
Tx. Rupert.

I assume so - those are the prices they emailed me.

But remember - UK mainland we pay 95p for petrol and 34p for diesel. Prices FAR closer in Channel Islands. When you take the price of marine diesel engines into account you would have to do a hell of a lot of boating to make up the difference!!!

cuttlefish · 31 January 2006, 17:32

Point taken.
Tx.
Rupert.

Poly · 31 January 2006, 17:41

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Originally Posted by codprawn

I don't think they use red diesel

Thats because marine diesel in France is dyed Blue.

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Thats because marine diesel in France is dyed Blue.

HA HA - ok low duty then!!!

Pete7 · 31 January 2006, 18:18

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Originally Posted by codprawn

34p for diesel.

Try 64ppl last time I bought red diesel in Gosport. Cowes a bit cheaper but not much.

Pete

pressman · 31 January 2006, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Try 64ppl last time I bought red diesel in Gosport. Cowes a bit cheaper but not much.

Pete

Thats a more realistic figure

Poly · 31 January 2006, 18:27

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Originally Posted by codprawn

HA HA - ok low duty then!!!

I am assuming if they go to the trouble of dying it that there is a tax reduction, compared to road fuel.

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 19:19

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Originally Posted by pressman

Thats a more realistic figure

Not in Swansea!!!

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Polwart

I am assuming if they go to the trouble of dying it that there is a tax reduction, compared to road fuel.

Yes but only commercial boaters are allowed to use it!!!

Nauti Buoy · 31 January 2006, 19:43

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Diesel is 34p

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete7

Try 64ppl last time I bought red diesel in Gosport. Cowes a bit cheaper but not much.

Pete

Quote:

Originally Posted by pressman

Thats a more realistic figure

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Not in Swansea!!!

Well if someone has a Fuel Lorry they had better get themselves to Swansea as there is a business opportunity to be had here and ship it back to the South

pressman · 31 January 2006, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

Well if someone has a Fuel Lorry they had better get themselves to Swansea as there is a business opportunity to be had here and ship it back to the South

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

Well if someone has a Fuel Lorry they had better get themselves to Swansea as there is a business opportunity to be had here and ship it back to the South

Yes but I think you will find they tend to be owned by people like Texaco!!! Why not take the fuel to the North of Scotland - even more expensive there!!!

Pete7 · 31 January 2006, 21:32

Red Diesel in Scrabster is about 23ppl.

Pete

codprawn · 31 January 2006, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Red Diesel in Scrabster is about 23ppl.

Pete

What - even now with the stupidly high oil price??? If so the government are ripping us off even more than I thought!!!!