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Beginners question regarding a boat's range

  • 05-06-2010 10:55PM
    #1
    DannyD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 852 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm wondering what sort of range a boat like this has? Theoretically could one sail along the Irish coast with such a boat? How far from shore is reasobable with such a boat ?Excuse my ignorance.


    19' JEANNEAU MERRY FISHER 585 CABIN

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  • #2
    Tender Hoop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Tender Hoop


    It depends on quite a few things. Firstly fuel consumption and supply. It depends on the size of the engine and its fuels capacity.

    More importantly is safety. If you are asking such a question I take it you are new to boating. A few things you should consider:

    1) Ensure all crew on board have functioning lifejackets.
    2) Don't overcrowd the boat.
    3) Ensure you have a VHF radio. (safety channel is 16 and most ports use a working channel such as 10 or 12).
    4) Always inform the local port authority when you are heading out and when you are returning. Also tell a friend on land when you will be returning and to expect your call when you return. If you don't call they can raise the alarm).
    5) Also let someone ashore know your passage plan.
    6) Check the weather. this type of boat may technically be able to manage slightly rough weather but practically it may well become very uncomfortable and unmanageable.
    7) Have the boat checked over by a professional. I believe the RNLI do this for free. They will tell you about all the additional safety equipment that you need that I have not mentioned. This can be a bit pricey so if you have not bought the boat you might want to factor this in.

    I would recommend that you familiarise yourself with the boat thoroughly before you embark on any long passages. Just take it out locally (insight of land and phone or radio range) a few times and get used to it. Especially the engine. If your engine konks out out to sea you will be in trouble.

    I don't mean to sound anal but I am a marine professional and you would not believe the amount of people who get in trouble in boats like these. They are good fun though and you should have great craic.


  • #3
    NotExactly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭NotExactly


    DannyD wrote: »
    Hi,
    Theoretically could one sail along the Irish coast with such a boat?



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    As far as I know you can't sail along any coast with this type of boat.
    Correct me if i'm wrong..but you would need a sailing boat.:rolleyes:


  • #4
    mcgratheoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,461 ✭✭✭mcgratheoin


    I've said it several times before - the limiting factor in boating is not the boat - it is the captain. A novice shouldn't be offshore in anything whereas an experienced person could easily coast-hop in this boat.


  • #5
    murphym7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭murphym7


    This is a great boat for estuary, harbour or a bit of messing around a few miles offshore. In fact a trip from Cork to Kinsale would be lovely on a nice day. I mention the Kinsale trip as I think that particular boat is in Crosshaven.

    Coastal trips on this boat should only be undertaken by an experienced person and at least one experienced crew, people often forget that you also need somone with a bit of cop on in the boat with you too. There is no point shouting instructions when things get hairy to somone who does not have a clue. Its almost as dangerous as a novice skipper heading out. Also need to take on all the safety advice from Tender Hoop.

    I wouldn't be doing any coastal stuff with this type of boat if you were forecast anything over a F3 - the boat would handle more but 1). the enjoyment goes out of it and it becomes a chore and 2), forecasts can be wrong and you could find yourself caught out in more hectic weather.


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