Dogs to Ireland - Page 2

willk · 19 June 2021, 21:17

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Oddly when you fill up with green on top of red it just looks like white in the filters

I think we'll have to talk...

willk · 04 July 2021, 18:56

You picked a wet weekend to visit! How's it going for you?

beamishken · 04 July 2021, 19:50

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Originally Posted by willk

You picked a wet weekend to visit! How's it going for you?

Its not wet here, its been beautiful today kids have been playing on the beach & I managed to get sunburnt, the ride over from Cambeltown took 1hr20, one of the best crossings ever. Vis at sea was good but someone was trying to hide the coast under a cloud, couldnt see Ireland or rathlin until we were within 5 miles but the sun came out to greet us as we came across the bay at 7.30 last night. Apparently port rush is busy so going to stay here a couple of days then head along there then over to Rathlin later in the week.
All in all a great trip so far. I'm amazed at the number & diversity of redbays here I knew they were popular but theres some real nice examples here

willk · 04 July 2021, 20:01

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Originally Posted by beamishken

All in all a great trip so far. I'm amazed at the number & diversity of redbays here I knew they were popular but theres some real nice examples here

Glad it's giving it's best. Ballycastle is fair hoochin' with Redbays - hae a wee gleek at Bouncer - thon's a quare RIB.

beamishken · 05 July 2021, 19:43

What about this bad boy triple engines couldnt quite make out what drives they were though

willk · 06 July 2021, 16:29

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Originally Posted by beamishken

What about this bad boy triple engines couldnt quite make out what drives they were though

Yanmar ZT370s

https://www.redbayboats.com/portfoli.../?preview=true

She went to St. Kilda last week from Ballycastle - direct beeline NW from Rathlin!

beamishken · 06 July 2021, 20:58

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Originally Posted by willk

Yanmar ZT370s

https://www.redbayboats.com/portfoli.../?preview=true

She went to St. Kilda last week from Ballycastle - direct beeline NW from Rathlin!

Thats some tool think I might start buying a lottery ticket

Pikey Dave · 07 July 2021, 08:57

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Originally Posted by beamishken

Thats some tool think I might start buying a lottery ticket

I wonder how much you’d need to win[emoji848]

beamishken · 07 July 2021, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I wonder how much you’d need to win[emoji848]

Be interesting to know but a similar size gin palace would be 1-1.5m & I bet this is in a similar ballpark but so much cooler.
Maybe willk knows but possibly sworn to secrecy

willk · 07 July 2021, 22:02

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Originally Posted by beamishken

Maybe willk knows but possibly sworn to secrecy

There are certain things that should remain between a gentleman and his bespoke boatbuilder...

However, I CAN tell you that it has a washing machine!

beamishken · 07 July 2021, 22:29

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Originally Posted by willk

There are certain things that should remain between a gentleman and his bespoke boatbuilder...

However, I CAN tell you that it has a washing machine!

I guessed it would be a case of if you need to ask the price, you can't afford it [emoji6]

beamishken · 09 July 2021, 13:23

Sat having lunch in Rathlin and these 3 turn up looking amazing

beamishken · 09 July 2021, 13:29

Couple more

willk · 09 July 2021, 14:39

The Gathering - it's gonna kick off now!

"There can only be One!"

beamishken · 09 July 2021, 22:21

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Originally Posted by willk

The Gathering - it's gonna kick off now!

"There can only be One!"

Seeing all these bigger cruising style redbay boats makes me wonder if they take off will redbay go the way of the likes of sunseeker fairline princess & sealine who all started making affordable (ish) smaller boats but then found it more profitable to build bigger more expensive boats & dropped the smaller boats in the range.
Time will tell I guess.
I'd imagine those 1450s etc would appeal to a lot of folk who might want cruising comfort but also like the utilitarian looks of a rib rather than something more conventional

willk · 10 July 2021, 11:10

There certainly is a solid demand for the big boats, although I know plenty of smaller open craft were delivered this season also.

beamishken · 10 July 2021, 14:20

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Originally Posted by willk

There certainly is a solid demand for the big boats, although I know plenty of smaller open craft were delivered this season also.

Thats us hiding behind the bow of lady kate, gives an idea of the size of those things we're 37ft & look like a speedboat behind them

willk · 10 July 2021, 19:56

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Originally Posted by beamishken

Sat having lunch in Rathlin...

So how was the North Coast for you? WX was ok at least?

beamishken · 10 July 2021, 22:21

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So how was the North Coast for you? WX was ok at least?

Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it! it didnt live up to its fearsome reputation sea conditions wise , its been flat every time we moved. The boys (3&5) have enjoyed themselves, caught some fish and generally had a good time. We're in port Ellen now heading for iona tomorrow then onto Fingals cave as they want to see the other end of the giants causeway.
Thanks for the info early on, it helped a lot & maybe when there a bit older we'll make it round to your neck of the woods.

willk · 05 September 2021, 19:34

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Originally Posted by beamishken

I'd imagine those 1450s etc would appeal to a lot of folk who might want cruising comfort but also like the utilitarian looks of a rib rather than something more conventional

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GAcDkjXusM