Will this guy make it? 1700 miles in Searider
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I think the last episode was my fav so far. Marie is a beautiful boat and wonderful to see such a sympathetic/restrained modernisation considering the available resources at Cockwells.
I really like the format of the videos so hoping there will be a ‘season 2’ once the current adventures on Goodwin finish (I assume) this summer.
Maybe an around U.K. road trip in an affordable British vintage/classic car or Plane?
I really like the format of the videos so hoping there will be a ‘season 2’ once the current adventures on Goodwin finish (I assume) this summer.
Maybe an around U.K. road trip in an affordable British vintage/classic car or Plane?
chappj said:
I think the last episode was my fav so far. Marie is a beautiful boat and wonderful to see such a sympathetic/restrained modernisation considering the available resources at Cockwells.
I really like the format of the videos so hoping there will be a ‘season 2’ once the current adventures on Goodwin finish (I assume) this summer.
Maybe an around U.K. road trip in an affordable British vintage/classic car or Plane?
He’s already done big road trips in the RenaultI really like the format of the videos so hoping there will be a ‘season 2’ once the current adventures on Goodwin finish (I assume) this summer.
Maybe an around U.K. road trip in an affordable British vintage/classic car or Plane?
chappj said:
I think the last episode was my fav so far. Marie is a beautiful boat and wonderful to see such a sympathetic/restrained modernisation considering the available resources at Cockwells.
I really like the format of the videos so hoping there will be a ‘season 2’ once the current adventures on Goodwin finish (I assume) this summer.
Maybe an around U.K. road trip in an affordable British vintage/classic car or Plane?
I enjoyed the repairs/Cockwells/trip to Loch Ewe too - a nice and different perspective. I really like the format of the videos so hoping there will be a ‘season 2’ once the current adventures on Goodwin finish (I assume) this summer.
Maybe an around U.K. road trip in an affordable British vintage/classic car or Plane?
Love how down to earth David(?) Cockwell is. Hands on repairing boats rather than in the office.
Just catching up on the series and some stupid questions occured to me, I know nothing about boating.
He radios into some harbours, is there like a boat "air traffic control"? Or do you just drive in and park? Do you need to ask to park somewhere or do you just find a spot and then go to an office to pay once you're in?
I think I saw one but are there boat petrol stations there?
Do you need a licence to drive that type of boat? Is there a boat driving test??
cheers
He radios into some harbours, is there like a boat "air traffic control"? Or do you just drive in and park? Do you need to ask to park somewhere or do you just find a spot and then go to an office to pay once you're in?
I think I saw one but are there boat petrol stations there?
Do you need a licence to drive that type of boat? Is there a boat driving test??
cheers
Robb F said:
Just catching up on the series and some stupid questions occured to me, I know nothing about boating.
He radios into some harbours, is there like a boat "air traffic control"? Or do you just drive in and park? Do you need to ask to park somewhere or do you just find a spot and then go to an office to pay once you're in?
I think I saw one but are there boat petrol stations there?
Do you need a licence to drive that type of boat? Is there a boat driving test??
cheers
Marinas and harbours will generally have a VHF channel dial it up and have a chat, they will ask the size and type of the vessel and then tell you wear to park. Some places like town quays are often a bit more of a free for all but might have a time for parking restriction and are more for dropping off or grabbing a quick bite to eat. He radios into some harbours, is there like a boat "air traffic control"? Or do you just drive in and park? Do you need to ask to park somewhere or do you just find a spot and then go to an office to pay once you're in?
I think I saw one but are there boat petrol stations there?
Do you need a licence to drive that type of boat? Is there a boat driving test??
cheers
Yes there are floating petrol stations, or alongside a harbour. Cowes is floating, park up fill up and off you go just like a car, obviously avoiding getting any fuel in the water.
No licence is required to operate a vessel of that size. It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
ecsrobin said:
Marinas and harbours will generally have a VHF channel dial it up and have a chat, they will ask the size and type of the vessel and then tell you wear to park. Some places like town quays are often a bit more of a free for all but might have a time for parking restriction and are more for dropping off or grabbing a quick bite to eat.
Yes there are floating petrol stations, or alongside a harbour. Cowes is floating, park up fill up and off you go just like a car, obviously avoiding getting any fuel in the water.
No licence is required to operate a vessel of that size. It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
That was quick! Thanks very muchYes there are floating petrol stations, or alongside a harbour. Cowes is floating, park up fill up and off you go just like a car, obviously avoiding getting any fuel in the water.
No licence is required to operate a vessel of that size. It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
ecsrobin said:
It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
I think I've shown I'd get myself into some bother rather quickly needing to ask the above Edited by Robb F on Wednesday 27th March 08:04
Robb F said:
ecsrobin said:
Marinas and harbours will generally have a VHF channel dial it up and have a chat, they will ask the size and type of the vessel and then tell you wear to park. Some places like town quays are often a bit more of a free for all but might have a time for parking restriction and are more for dropping off or grabbing a quick bite to eat.
Yes there are floating petrol stations, or alongside a harbour. Cowes is floating, park up fill up and off you go just like a car, obviously avoiding getting any fuel in the water.
No licence is required to operate a vessel of that size. It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
That was quick! Thanks very muchYes there are floating petrol stations, or alongside a harbour. Cowes is floating, park up fill up and off you go just like a car, obviously avoiding getting any fuel in the water.
No licence is required to operate a vessel of that size. It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
ecsrobin said:
It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
I think I've shown I'd get myself into some bother rather quickly needing to ask the above Edited by Robb F on Wednesday 27th March 08:04
Like the chap rescued by the RNLI who set off from the Thames for the south coast in a boat with a road atlas to navigate by - through some of the busiest waters in the world
If you are asking sensible questions - give it a go, plenty of places will give you a day course introduction - superb fun... I used to own the identical boat to the one in the films - easy to trailer and drive, but could still get 6 people on board for short journeys (different internal configuration to Goodwin...)
ecsrobin said:
Robb F said:
Just catching up on the series and some stupid questions occured to me, I know nothing about boating.
He radios into some harbours, is there like a boat "air traffic control"? Or do you just drive in and park? Do you need to ask to park somewhere or do you just find a spot and then go to an office to pay once you're in?
I think I saw one but are there boat petrol stations there?
Do you need a licence to drive that type of boat? Is there a boat driving test??
cheers
Marinas and harbours will generally have a VHF channel dial it up and have a chat, they will ask the size and type of the vessel and then tell you wear to park. Some places like town quays are often a bit more of a free for all but might have a time for parking restriction and are more for dropping off or grabbing a quick bite to eat. He radios into some harbours, is there like a boat "air traffic control"? Or do you just drive in and park? Do you need to ask to park somewhere or do you just find a spot and then go to an office to pay once you're in?
I think I saw one but are there boat petrol stations there?
Do you need a licence to drive that type of boat? Is there a boat driving test??
cheers
Yes there are floating petrol stations, or alongside a harbour. Cowes is floating, park up fill up and off you go just like a car, obviously avoiding getting any fuel in the water.
No licence is required to operate a vessel of that size. It is worth doing the RYA powerboat course if you’re having ideas though.
No licence needed in the UK to be in charge of a boat under 24m long, but I'd recommend training. The UK quasi-statutory body is the RYA and they set training standards, Powerboat 1 and 2 are the basics, like CBT to ride a scooter, then there's stuff like Day Skipper etc which is like a proper driving licence.
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