what do u think
Moderator: JimC
-
thelegend
- SAI Sea Dog!
- Posts: 595
- Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:17 pm
- Favourite Rod: redmetal,twin tip
- Favourite Reel: shimano biomaster
- Favourite Fish: cod, bass
- Location: WESTWICKLOW
- Has thanked: 45 times
- Been thanked: 12 times
what do u think
mate of mine has a rib for sale with a 2.3hp engine, mint condition the rib is 7ft long ,with oars and seats, would this be ok to use in the sea ,not far out , i havent been on a boat since i was a chap, any thoughts and advice would be most welcome
east coast raider
-
dillon_the_rabbit
Morning
I use a RIB for all my sea fishing as finances dont allow for a "proper" boat atm. Mine is about the same as you have described, although mine is longer at about 10ft. They are very handy for launching from beaches, although I wouldn't try it when there is a bit of a chop, as the boat will prolly end up full of water.
When you are fishing, the one thing you do need to be careful with is hooks. If it is a proper sea going RIB, you would be hard pushed to get a hook into the material when inflated, as the chambers are pretty solid, and the material is about 4mm thick. Just be aware that you could get a puncture, and be prepared. I always take the emergency patching kit and the foot pump with me whenever I go out just in case.
When I go out, I dont tend to venture too far from the shore, just incase I get into difficulty. The furthest I have travelled is about 1.5m from the harbour. This is because if the engine screws up, I dont have far to row
Small RIB's are great for inshore fishing, but dont expect to be able to travel too far in it. Also be aware that if the sea has even a small bit of chop, you will prolly get a soaking, and the boat will get thrown about a bit.
Basically, if you are going to fish from one of these, make sure you take all the stuff you need, emergencey repair tools for the engine, fuel, oars, fishing gear and last but very important, a life jacket. Owning and fishing from a RIB is just great, just be aware of the boat's limitations, and you will be fine
Sorry for rambling on there
Matt
I use a RIB for all my sea fishing as finances dont allow for a "proper" boat atm. Mine is about the same as you have described, although mine is longer at about 10ft. They are very handy for launching from beaches, although I wouldn't try it when there is a bit of a chop, as the boat will prolly end up full of water.
When you are fishing, the one thing you do need to be careful with is hooks. If it is a proper sea going RIB, you would be hard pushed to get a hook into the material when inflated, as the chambers are pretty solid, and the material is about 4mm thick. Just be aware that you could get a puncture, and be prepared. I always take the emergency patching kit and the foot pump with me whenever I go out just in case.
When I go out, I dont tend to venture too far from the shore, just incase I get into difficulty. The furthest I have travelled is about 1.5m from the harbour. This is because if the engine screws up, I dont have far to row
Small RIB's are great for inshore fishing, but dont expect to be able to travel too far in it. Also be aware that if the sea has even a small bit of chop, you will prolly get a soaking, and the boat will get thrown about a bit.
Basically, if you are going to fish from one of these, make sure you take all the stuff you need, emergencey repair tools for the engine, fuel, oars, fishing gear and last but very important, a life jacket. Owning and fishing from a RIB is just great, just be aware of the boat's limitations, and you will be fine
Sorry for rambling on there
Matt
-
thelegend
- SAI Sea Dog!
- Posts: 595
- Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:17 pm
- Favourite Rod: redmetal,twin tip
- Favourite Reel: shimano biomaster
- Favourite Fish: cod, bass
- Location: WESTWICKLOW
- Has thanked: 45 times
- Been thanked: 12 times
what do u think
decided not to buy the rib, anybody know of any links to second hand boats in ireland, budget is 6 or7 thou, wonderin if u could get something seaworthy for that price 
east coast raider
-
MAC
- SAC Treasurer
- Posts: 4331
- Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2004 1:47 pm
- Location: Too far from Water
- Has thanked: 141 times
- Been thanked: 150 times
At that budget you would be looking at an Orkney strikelines or something similar. They are a good seaworth boat.. Not fast, but very good in handling. They would make an excellent first boat.
Try http://www.apolloduck.ie
These might be worth a look
http://www.apolloduck.ie/display.phtml?aid=79646
The engine would need a good look at on this one, but is a nice looking boat.
http://www.apolloduck.ie/display.phtml?aid=85880
I'm sure there are dozens more boats listed on this site. It is a tough time of the year to buy as good boats are normally sold quickly, so haggling is harder.
Good luck.
Kev
Try http://www.apolloduck.ie
These might be worth a look
http://www.apolloduck.ie/display.phtml?aid=79646
The engine would need a good look at on this one, but is a nice looking boat.
http://www.apolloduck.ie/display.phtml?aid=85880
I'm sure there are dozens more boats listed on this site. It is a tough time of the year to buy as good boats are normally sold quickly, so haggling is harder.
Good luck.
Kev
><º> ><º>
><º>
><º>