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Post by davepen on May 15, 2006 23:31:47 GMT 1
I have a 34ft yacht at Conwy so I am no novice but have bought a little Orkney for angling and this IS new to me so what items are essential for a little angling boat. I have a handheld VHF and lifejackets and other stuff I can borrow from my yacht.
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chrisp
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Post by chrisp on May 16, 2006 11:56:48 GMT 1
Same gear as the Yacht really, doesn't matter what size your boat is the safety gear is the same. The main restrition is stowage space so safety gear tends to be more compact. A fishfinder would be usefull for depth and bottom contours/composition and a GPS would be good for position. An anchor will see a lot of use, I like the CQR pattern but that is down to preference. A length of chain at least as long as the boat and 5 times the depth you are fishing in rope. I would also recomend another means of propulsionbesides the main engine, You can row an Orkney but a small auxilliary engine would be better.
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Post by cliffnorry on May 17, 2006 13:21:12 GMT 1
can add nothing to that, hope to see you in the bay,
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Post by malroy on May 17, 2006 17:19:01 GMT 1
Yes, Chris is right about the 2nd engine.
Ever tried rowing against a running 4/5 knot tide?
Important to ensure that your main engine is well maintained and reliable. Most RNLI call outs to angling boats and small powered craft are for engine failures. If a battery is in use it also needs to be well maintained. A 2nd fuel tank never goes amiss. Best to use one for your outing and one as backup. Use them in rotation to keep the fuel fresh. One of the most missed pieces of safety equipment if you use gas lifejackets are crotch straps. Unfortunately, fatalities have been recorded with the RNLI for this type of lifejacket slipping off over the head. For the very low cost should be considered a must.
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The Image ™
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Post by The Image ™ on May 17, 2006 19:04:16 GMT 1
Ref the bit about the self inflatables slipping over the head, have you got any literature on that?
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Post by malroy on May 18, 2006 11:02:08 GMT 1
Yes I did have something and the stats and may still have it amongst all my RNLI stuff. I will also ask my area co-ordinator to have a dig around their records as well. Will keep you posted.
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Post by malroy on May 18, 2006 17:19:33 GMT 1
On the subject of crotch straps: On the Marine accident and investigation board web site (www.maib.dft.gov.uk) you see in various accident reports in particular those involving fatalities. The report (masafety_030002) clearly gives the riding up over the head of the lifejacket as being caused by the lack of crotch straps. Similiry report (masafety_028374) has ill fitting lifejackets as a contributory cause. Both of these reports make extremely distressing reading, but they help get the message home. I have these both in .pdf format if you really wish to see them. Let me know if you want them emailing.
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