Redneck on the Fal & Truro River

Steve509926 · 01 July 2022, 22:47

Last of the videos from the Fal estuary. If you've never been, I can really recommend it. It is a wonderful place to explore on a small SIB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxDS00AkyeE&t=27s

Highland Haggis · 02 July 2022, 09:10

Nice video there Steve hoped you both enjoyed it hopefully see you in September all the best HH

Old seahorse · 02 July 2022, 13:25

Great video Steve. Reminds me of what I’m missing!
I haven’t been out on The Fal since I changed the boat.
I need to remedy that.
It’s a great spot

Steve509926 · 02 July 2022, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Highland Haggis

Nice video there Steve hoped you both enjoyed it hopefully see you in September all the best HH

All being well HH, I'll be there

hopefully Friday through to Monday.

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Originally Posted by Old seahorse

Great video Steve. Reminds me of what I’m missing!
I haven’t been out on The Fal since I changed the boat.
I need to remedy that.
It’s a great spot

I think it's a suburb place to go. Just enough shelter if the weather isn't to good with really easy access to places down the coast when it is.

Brinormeg · 02 July 2022, 21:59

Another nice one Steve...although diane didnt look too impressed on the way back when things got a bit choppy

Steve509926 · 02 July 2022, 22:02

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Another nice one Steve...although diane didnt look too impressed on the way back when things got a bit choppy

Don't like to use the word "moan", shall we say a little displeased!
She was fine after a couple of glasses of Sauvignon Blanc

Brinormeg · 02 July 2022, 22:38

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Don't like to use the word "moan", shall we say a little displeased!
She was fine after a couple of glasses of Sauvignon Blanc

Ah she’s a keeper steve.....you got off lightly!

Would have cost me at least a couple of hairdresser and a beauty therapist appointments and probably some new boatwear as well

dhaglund · 04 July 2022, 08:38

Nice video!

What kind of speed can you maintain in chop like what we saw towards the end? The reason I'm asking is that I find it very difficult to maintain speed in chop. At least with only me in the boat. If I keep it at a slow 4 knots everything is fine but at planing speed I fly all over the place.

Steve509926 · 04 July 2022, 16:45

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Originally Posted by dhaglund

Nice video!

What kind of speed can you maintain in chop like what we saw towards the end? The reason I'm asking is that I find it very difficult to maintain speed in chop. At least with only me in the boat. If I keep it at a slow 4 knots everything is fine but at planing speed I fly all over the place.

Thanks

To be honest I'm not sure what speed I was doing. It was above 6 - 7 knots and and we managed to maintain planing speed. I think the type of SIB, trim, and probably most important the distance between the chop has a lot to do with it. I also redesigned the keelboard last year and it has made a tremendous difference to how Redneck performs:-

https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/airdeck-keel-board-redesign-87561.html

Highland Haggis · 04 July 2022, 17:48

Yip but it didn’t please the other half 🤣🤣
I think you definitely got let off lightly but at least she enjoyed the spirt water

willk · 04 July 2022, 19:07

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...but at least she enjoyed the spirt water

Most uncomfortable moments are improved by a dash of Lady Petrol...

Steve509926 · 04 July 2022, 20:15

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Most uncomfortable moments are improved by a dash of Lady Petrol...

Stealing that one willk, "Lady Petrol" brilliant

Steve509926 · 05 July 2022, 19:51

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Originally Posted by dhaglund

Nice video!

What kind of speed can you maintain in chop like what we saw towards the end? The reason I'm asking is that I find it very difficult to maintain speed in chop. At least with only me in the boat. If I keep it at a slow 4 knots everything is fine but at planing speed I fly all over the place.

Have you still got your Zodiac with the 15hp Parsun?

dhaglund · 05 July 2022, 19:54

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Have you still got your Zodiac with the 15hp Parsun?

Still have the Zodiac Futura but now with a Tohatsu 18 hp 2-stroke.

Steve509926 · 05 July 2022, 22:00

I was always under the impression that the Futura handled the chop pretty well, obviously you've found that's not the case.

Steve509926 · 08 July 2022, 23:03

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Originally Posted by dhaglund

Nice video!

What kind of speed can you maintain in chop like what we saw towards the end? The reason I'm asking is that I find it very difficult to maintain speed in chop. At least with only me in the boat. If I keep it at a slow 4 knots everything is fine but at planing speed I fly all over the place.

Hi dhaglund, I was out again today, at Holy Island, Anglesey. This time I was on my own, at times it was a very choppy & confused sea (wind over tide running over a reef) I made a point of noting the speed I could maintain whilst still feeling in full control and it was 8 knots. Still planning, well just, dropped off a few times when hit by some large swell, but always felt OK. I've no experience of a Zodiac so I can't really advise why you need to drop to displacement speed, unless of course the chop & swell is much larger.
I'd be interested to hear how you get on.

Chris Caton · 09 July 2022, 11:39

nice video Steve, looks a good location for a holiday

Steve509926 · 09 July 2022, 15:21

It is a great place Chris. If you've not been to the Fal estuary, St Mawes area it is definitely worth a visit.

Chris Caton · 09 July 2022, 18:42

sounds good Steve[emoji106]