Hi my name is Tony I am new to this kind of boating but I have been into Sea Kayaking for the last 3 years I had a 14ft sit on top kayak I'm in process of selling this to buy a smallish sib and outboard.
I'm looking to use this for fishing in either bays or lochs or inshore fishing at say a mile out, I would have 2 people on board plus fishing gear and safety gear which I already have most of from kayak.
I would appreciate any tips on what to look for in a boat and outboard plus insurance I have been reading up a lot but someone giving you pointers is always better.
Looking forward to getting out there and maybe meeting some of you guys out there
Regards Tony
Hi new to sib boating
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
Hiya Tony, 
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Thank you for your introduction, may I ask where your based?
We have a topic for you to read that should help you "thinking of buying"
http://f-ribsandsibs.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=53#p106
You will also find one on outboards too.
I would suggest something on the lines of a 3.6 to 3.8m minimum as your looking at taking gear and a few passengers. A 15hp will do but for that weight you could go down the 20 hp route if funds will allow.
An f-rib (Folding Rib) http://www.foldablerib.com would suit your needs, they require a little less power than an air floor due to less drag and the hard hull.
I have a 3.8m high pressure air floor Honwave (Honda Marine) with a Suzuki 15hp outboard that suits my needs, but if I was to upgrade it'd be the same outboard on an f-rib 375.
Check out out YouTube channel for "how they go" videos or just ask what you need to ask, there are no silly questions, as your asking, somebody else will be wondering.
We have some very experienced and helpful guys on here, nothing is too much trouble.
Please, make yourself at home and enjoy the forum, if we can help at all... Just yell
Regards,
Martin
to F-Ribs And Sibs...Thank you for your introduction, may I ask where your based?
We have a topic for you to read that should help you "thinking of buying"
http://f-ribsandsibs.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=53#p106You will also find one on outboards too.
I would suggest something on the lines of a 3.6 to 3.8m minimum as your looking at taking gear and a few passengers. A 15hp will do but for that weight you could go down the 20 hp route if funds will allow.
An f-rib (Folding Rib)
http://www.foldablerib.com would suit your needs, they require a little less power than an air floor due to less drag and the hard hull.I have a 3.8m high pressure air floor Honwave (Honda Marine) with a Suzuki 15hp outboard that suits my needs, but if I was to upgrade it'd be the same outboard on an f-rib 375.
Check out out YouTube channel for "how they go" videos or just ask what you need to ask, there are no silly questions, as your asking, somebody else will be wondering.
We have some very experienced and helpful guys on here, nothing is too much trouble.
Please, make yourself at home and enjoy the forum, if we can help at all... Just yell
Regards,
Martin
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
Hi Tony, welcome fribs Likewise I've also got a few sit on kayaks, my latest one is around 14ft and a awesome bit of kit which I've been using for going fishing, had a few mackerel recently from it, I'm guessing your Scotland based, as you mentioned lochs, if so where abouts
Likewise I've also got a few sit on kayaks, my latest one is around 14ft and a awesome bit of kit which I've been using for going fishing, had a few mackerel recently from it, I'm guessing your Scotland based, as you mentioned lochs, if so where abouts
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
Hi there Tony and to f-ribsandsibs
Enjoy the forum and join in with the banter
Paul
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
Hi all thanks for responses , I live in Salford Manchester.
I have had progress with my kayak sale it should be going over weekend then I will be looking for a sib and outboard next week hopefully,
In answer to the question am I from Scotland no I'm not but looking forward to traveling up there and doing some fishing soon
Question ? Do I need liability insurance ? Would it cover me having it in car etc ? And do I need to register the boat in any certain areas etc ?
Thanks Guys
I have had progress with my kayak sale it should be going over weekend then I will be looking for a sib and outboard next week hopefully,
In answer to the question am I from Scotland no I'm not but looking forward to traveling up there and doing some fishing soon
Question ? Do I need liability insurance ? Would it cover me having it in car etc ? And do I need to register the boat in any certain areas etc ?
Thanks Guys
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
HI Tony
You don't need to register you sib for use on the sea but you would have to register it if you wanted to go on Loch Lomond. Other Lochs have varying rules. No need to register it to put it on Loch Morlich for example but you are not allowed a engine. i was there last week and someone had a Honrib and he rowed it around during the day but in the evening once the rangers had gone home I noticed he used a small electric trolling motor.
John
You don't need to register you sib for use on the sea but you would have to register it if you wanted to go on Loch Lomond. Other Lochs have varying rules. No need to register it to put it on Loch Morlich for example but you are not allowed a engine. i was there last week and someone had a Honrib and he rowed it around during the day but in the evening once the rangers had gone home I noticed he used a small electric trolling motor.
John
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
Tony
As said you'll have to check out any regulations local to your proposed launch site, which also may require insurance.
Unfortunately local authorities are jumping in on making some cash from what was before free launch sites.
Down south we've been lucky so far but I can see it coming.
On the question of insurance I've always been insured because you never know what may happen so third party liability is important IMO so at about £60 a year to insure your craft, engine for a value of £3000 and any third party to £3M is a no brainer TBH. Companies like Craftinsure can insure you on line.
Sorry if this post is brief as I'm on my phone in Spain
Paul
As said you'll have to check out any regulations local to your proposed launch site, which also may require insurance.
Unfortunately local authorities are jumping in on making some cash from what was before free launch sites.
Down south we've been lucky so far but I can see it coming.
On the question of insurance I've always been insured because you never know what may happen so third party liability is important IMO so at about £60 a year to insure your craft, engine for a value of £3000 and any third party to £3M is a no brainer TBH. Companies like Craftinsure can insure you on line.
Sorry if this post is brief as I'm on my phone in Spain
Paul
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Re: Hi new to sib boating
Yup, Basically as informed above Tony..
I too am with craftinsure, simple easy to understand underwriting with a good feedback for when/if that horrible claim is required.
I'm only over the hills from you In West yorks, So keep your eyes peeled for "Ooop Norf" events
I too am with craftinsure, simple easy to understand underwriting with a good feedback for when/if that horrible claim is required.
I'm only over the hills from you In West yorks, So keep your eyes peeled for "Ooop Norf" events
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