Will this guy make it? 1700 miles in Searider
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Genuine question on what you think.
Will he circumnavigate the UK in an Avon Searider, undeniably a fantastic little boat and I think its just about capable in the right hands.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8ECm7k1jzY
Maybe a moot point and people already know whether it was achieved or not.
Will he circumnavigate the UK in an Avon Searider, undeniably a fantastic little boat and I think its just about capable in the right hands.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8ECm7k1jzY
Maybe a moot point and people already know whether it was achieved or not.
Simpo Two said:
So they beached the boat, went ashore, pulled the boat up the beach... but instead of tying it up there for the night, they pulled it back down the beach, drove it out to sea a bit, anchored it and swam back to the beach.... then had to retrieve it the next day...
My thoughts too. I wasn't sure if I was just being a boat handling bore, or rightfully concerned that they got it so wrong so quickly.
Just seem under prepared in every way possible.
Ritchie335is said:
Wait until he reaches the N / NE Coast of Scotland, I used to work 12 & 20m Dive Ribs, out of Peterhead.
You think the above sounds like a big RIB?
It feels fking tiny leaving PD with a stiff North Easterly.
I've actually cut both engines out with oil pressure alarms due to the oil pickup pipes drawing air due to the boat being in mid air. (admittedly, I might have been a bit heavy on the throttles )
I think he is doing a great thing, he's a very likable guy and I hope he succeeds but if he buggers up his forecast he is going to st his pants.
I share the same sentiment, I wish him well, but feel so far that good luck has played as much of a part as planning. Fairly certain they/he have learnt a lot since the 1st episode though. You think the above sounds like a big RIB?
It feels fking tiny leaving PD with a stiff North Easterly.
I've actually cut both engines out with oil pressure alarms due to the oil pickup pipes drawing air due to the boat being in mid air. (admittedly, I might have been a bit heavy on the throttles )
I think he is doing a great thing, he's a very likable guy and I hope he succeeds but if he buggers up his forecast he is going to st his pants.
I met him on that leg and they are as fun to be with off camera as on, lovely people and inspirational too. I would say Harry is well aware of what is facing him further along on this trip and will put a lot of effort in to get there. Very much willing them to succeed and would offer help where possible!
Edited by J3JCV on Friday 11th September 20:19
dhutch said:
This really.
Loved boat tour and the classic speedboats at the start.
Porkpies, classic backup plan. Bang on,
Daniel
When I saw he had made it to Falmouth I contacted him to offer our yard to re-launch for the next leg.Loved boat tour and the classic speedboats at the start.
Porkpies, classic backup plan. Bang on,
Daniel
His brother lugs the boat and crew about the country in his Discovery and its just Harry or whoever is on board filming, as low key as it gets - but great fun people to be around.
I did the facility / boat tour at the beginning and had a mic, but Harry just walked around holding a camera, that simple. Shows he's talented as he pulls together a compelling story despite having to work with rank amateurs like myself!
dhutch said:
Hello, nice to close the loop and have you on the site and hear how the filming was for you.
As said, while it appears very relaxed an on-the fly (sounds like it was for you too) the end result is also of a great quality, which shows the mans talent. And while again on the surface he appears woefully under prepared/experienced in a boat not really up to spec for the job. Actually he has clearly done the background research, is in one of the most seaworthy 4m ribs going, with all the import kit needed, and makes it look effortless.
“Fast Electric” craft in a heart beat if funds allowed.
Daniel
Thanks, the Elektra does look good and I’m certain electric boats will be more prevalent in time. We have a Hybrid 42’ in build but it seems our popular engine of choice is the silky smooth Yanmar 8LV.As said, while it appears very relaxed an on-the fly (sounds like it was for you too) the end result is also of a great quality, which shows the mans talent. And while again on the surface he appears woefully under prepared/experienced in a boat not really up to spec for the job. Actually he has clearly done the background research, is in one of the most seaworthy 4m ribs going, with all the import kit needed, and makes it look effortless.
“Fast Electric” craft in a heart beat if funds allowed.
Daniel
StephenP said:
I read elsewhere that the transom was being replaced and the engine upgraded, plus some new electronics in the dash (and repairing the tube!) . It was nice to see on MarineTraffic that it was out on the water again yesterday
She's definitely having a good going over! Without a doubt the most high tech a Searider has ever been. thegreenhell said:
ecsrobin said:
MartG said:
Goodwin is getting a major makeover in the latest episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6HEwWtbERM
Wasn’t a PH’er a part of cockwells? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6HEwWtbERM
If you can help him in some way, do it, but be prepared
He puts fun back in to everything.
EmailAddress said:
ecsrobin said:
EmailAddress said:
I'm all caught up now.
Love a Series to binge but frustrating when you hit the current wait!
Viewed up to Ep.18
I don't really understand why that boat place went to all the bother of spending hundreds of man-hours getting the finish on the hull just so, but didn't remove the inflatable rim.
Either, that's a massive oversight, they are quite incompetent, or; the whole excercise was a synical view grab and they cut the corners to give a good perception, but actually only slapped a bit of fibre glass on and called it a day.
If that was a vehicle restoration / fix it would be akin to a respray without removing the windscreen.
The transom looked quite tidy, but the state of the lip would surely be your first port of call after removing any rot.
Big job I'm sure. But they were 80% there through what they did already. Bizarre decision making.
I’m guessing you’ve not read the thread but “that boat place” is a PH’er so I’m sure he will be happy to answer your questions on if it was an oversight, incompetence or “a cynical view grab” as you put it. Love a Series to binge but frustrating when you hit the current wait!
Viewed up to Ep.18
I don't really understand why that boat place went to all the bother of spending hundreds of man-hours getting the finish on the hull just so, but didn't remove the inflatable rim.
Either, that's a massive oversight, they are quite incompetent, or; the whole excercise was a synical view grab and they cut the corners to give a good perception, but actually only slapped a bit of fibre glass on and called it a day.
If that was a vehicle restoration / fix it would be akin to a respray without removing the windscreen.
The transom looked quite tidy, but the state of the lip would surely be your first port of call after removing any rot.
Big job I'm sure. But they were 80% there through what they did already. Bizarre decision making.
EmailAddress said:
ecsrobin said:
EmailAddress said:
I'm all caught up now.
Love a Series to binge but frustrating when you hit the current wait!
Viewed up to Ep.18
I don't really understand why that boat place went to all the bother of spending hundreds of man-hours getting the finish on the hull just so, but didn't remove the inflatable rim.
Either, that's a massive oversight, they are quite incompetent, or; the whole excercise was a synical view grab and they cut the corners to give a good perception, but actually only slapped a bit of fibre glass on and called it a day.
If that was a vehicle restoration / fix it would be akin to a respray without removing the windscreen.
The transom looked quite tidy, but the state of the lip would surely be your first port of call after removing any rot.
Big job I'm sure. But they were 80% there through what they did already. Bizarre decision making.
I’m guessing you’ve not read the thread but “that boat place” is a PH’er so I’m sure he will be happy to answer your questions on if it was an oversight, incompetence or “a cynical view grab” as you put it. Love a Series to binge but frustrating when you hit the current wait!
Viewed up to Ep.18
I don't really understand why that boat place went to all the bother of spending hundreds of man-hours getting the finish on the hull just so, but didn't remove the inflatable rim.
Either, that's a massive oversight, they are quite incompetent, or; the whole excercise was a synical view grab and they cut the corners to give a good perception, but actually only slapped a bit of fibre glass on and called it a day.
If that was a vehicle restoration / fix it would be akin to a respray without removing the windscreen.
The transom looked quite tidy, but the state of the lip would surely be your first port of call after removing any rot.
Big job I'm sure. But they were 80% there through what they did already. Bizarre decision making.
ecsrobin said:
Huntsman said:
Way back in episode 1 it looked like he was a dead cert for a watery death, it now looks like he's going to actually make it!
Agreed. I believe one of the early videos was him doing some training which I believe was before he set off but it doesn’t make up for experience which has shown through all the episodes as it grows. He has the right attitude to be good at sea, mindful of dangers, asks a lot of questions and comes to critical decisions quickly. Top bloke really.
outnumbered said:
That would be cool.
I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
This needs to happen! There are great flotilla moments when racers return to port, I would love to see this up the Thames. I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
Mach said:
I'd definitely make the journey to London to welcome him back, I only picked up on this adventure fairly recently but have thoroughly enjoyed binging the episodes and am always excited when a new one is released.
Hopefully, his arrival back in London will be public knowledge.
Had a Chat with him about this yesterday, will give plenty of warning and hopefully have the editing up to date before last leg. Plans are being formed, it will be fun. Just need some boats on the Thames. Hopefully, his arrival back in London will be public knowledge.
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