New rig for Christchurch Harbour

[Jman]

Hello guys I,m new to the forum and looking for some advice.My mother lives 200 yards from the harbour and I,m looking to get a rig that I can walk to the Harbour and hand launch for fishing and a bit of fun pottering around the Harbour with the kids thanks.

[Jman]

Oops just read the which sib sticky still open to advice re hand trolley etc!

[dannyc]

Hi Jman,
I live in Christchurch next to the harbour and i'm selling a my Honwave T38 which i used to wheel into the harbour on its transom wheels. Full details in the rib for sale forum if you're interested
cheers

[PeterM]

Something like a 3m Avon Rib with transom wheels and about 10hp should see you blow away the speed limit .

See you have a Linder listed - watched one of those sink last week in the run - Good for in the harbour due to thier bomb proof build - but not so hot in the rough stuff in the run or to sea.

[paulbrown22]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Something like a 3m Avon Rib with transom wheels and about 10hp should see you blow away the speed limit .

See you have a Linder listed - watched one of those sink last week in the run - Good for in the harbour due to thier bomb proof build - but not so hot in the rough stuff in the run or to sea.

What were they doing with the Linder?! Although admittedly there was a fair bit of wind at times last weekend - did it just get swamped by multiple waves or something?

We have a similar aluminium SeaNymph for running around Poole Harbour, and have taken that out in all sorts of conditions, often fairly well loaded, and haven't yet felt uncomfortable/unsafe in it, even though I know it really is a lake/flat water boat. With careful steering and judicious use of power, I've managed to get it through most things without taking on much water.

[Jman]

Thanks for the replies guys, I,ll do a bit more research.Might have a mosey around RIBS marine as well the next time I,m down.We,ve done a fair bit of beach hopping inshore with the Linder, no great dramas so far although granted not the most stable in the rough stuff!.