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17 June 2011, 08:39
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Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin
Boat name: Button
Make: Lencraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: Outboard
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Round Ireland for charity....... At the age of 16
Thinking about circumnavigating Ireland for charity in a few years, looking at an Exalibur Offshore 10m. Any thoughts on it? And does anyone know how much funding would be needed?
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17 June 2011, 21:28
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Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin & Enniscrone
Boat name: K'adó
Make: Redbay
Length: 7m +
Engine: Suzuki 300
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 613
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race or cruise?
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17 June 2011, 23:05
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RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - Scotland
Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 30HP
MMSI: 235089819
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,626
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? Firstly your profile suggests you are not only 14.
At its simplest level a round Ireland trip would cost only the fuel and any/marina or harbour fees and assuming you are not breaking records or sleeping on board - some accomodation, assuming you have the boat and necessary safety equipment. Not meaning to be rude but anyone seriously considering that length of trip should be able to work out a rough estimate of fuel usage, and associated cost themselves.
If you mean the cost of the boat itself, then it depends how its configured (cost v's speed / range etc) - but if you were aiming to do it quickly you are probably looking at six figures once all the safety kit, engines, electronics etc are factored in. In the right weather and with less of a rush you could sensibly do the trip in a smaller boat costing < 1/4 of the price.
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17 June 2011, 23:07
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Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin
Boat name: Button
Make: Lencraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: Outboard
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3
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Thinking of a quick cruise hoping to average 25-30 knots, obviously depending on conditions
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17 June 2011, 23:13
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Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin
Boat name: Button
Make: Lencraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: Outboard
Join Date: Jun 2011
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im sorry im only young and just was wondering had anyone ever done something similar?
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18 June 2011, 07:38
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RIBnet supporter
Country: UK - England
Town: Dinard, Brittany
Boat name: Into the Red
Make: Osprey Vipermax
Length: 7m +
Engine: Evinrude E-tec 250HO
MMSI: 235 076 114
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,957
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Originally Posted by Sam7.5
im sorry im only young and just was wondering had anyone ever done something similar?
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Team Pulsar have.
But I agree with Polly.
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18 June 2011, 15:53
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Member
Country: UK - Isle of Man
Town: Peel, IOM
Length: no boat
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,511
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Sam, some things about your post confuse me, but then again I am easily confused.
You say you have a 7m+ Lencraft, and if you are even reasonably experienced with it, you already should know the answer to your question.
If you are not experienced then you are likely to have trouble raising any money as donors would like some expectation that you will actually complete the circuit.
Why do it for charity anyway? Are you just looking for someone to pay for your boating?
I did it in 2009, but then again I already had my own boat, an excellent crew and in no hurry-so my costs are immaterial to your cause.
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19 June 2011, 08:34
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Hamble
Length: 9m +
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,317
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Originally Posted by Brian
Sam, some things about your post confuse me, but then again I am easily confused.
You say you have a 7m+ Lencraft, and if you are even reasonably experienced with it, you already should know the answer to your question.
If you are not experienced then you are likely to have trouble raising any money as donors would like some expectation that you will actually complete the circuit.
Why do it for charity anyway? Are you just looking for someone to pay for your boating?
I did it in 2009, but then again I already had my own boat, an excellent crew and in no hurry-so my costs are immaterial to your cause.
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