Soundwiz
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
- Messages
- 53
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Spanish Moon
- Vessel Make
- Roughwater 44' Pilot House
After 3 years of searching yachtworld, and other sites I have finally pulled the trigger. As long as the survey comes out ok. I will be the proud new owner of a 44' pilot house trawler. needless to say I am excited, and anxious about the purchase. excited because it is phase one of my retirement dream. Anxious because I know very little about handling, navigating, or operating a boat of this size.
I bought it because structually and mechanically it is a very sound boat. The 185hp tubo Perkins runs like a sewing machine and has enough power to get me out of trouble if I need it. It has a skeg hung rudder, and a vetus bow thruster that should help with handling in tight spots. It has a Rymarine C-120 chart plotter. That I know nothing about, but I'm hoping that it will interface to a radar unit without having to buy another display.
I'm wondering if a 8.5 ft RIB would be a good size for a dinghy? How much rope and what type do i need for docking and tying off to Bouys etc. how many fenders, and what size and shape am I going to need to navigate the locks and, tie up in slips?
These are just some of the things That I know that I don't know. I'm sure that time will reveal a plethora of others.
Any help or suggestions would be welcome. As I want to avoid becoming a hazard to myself or to others. Also would appreciate suggestions on reading material that would help get me up to speed.
Thanks
David"Dopp"Colvin
"Soundwiz"
I bought it because structually and mechanically it is a very sound boat. The 185hp tubo Perkins runs like a sewing machine and has enough power to get me out of trouble if I need it. It has a skeg hung rudder, and a vetus bow thruster that should help with handling in tight spots. It has a Rymarine C-120 chart plotter. That I know nothing about, but I'm hoping that it will interface to a radar unit without having to buy another display.
I'm wondering if a 8.5 ft RIB would be a good size for a dinghy? How much rope and what type do i need for docking and tying off to Bouys etc. how many fenders, and what size and shape am I going to need to navigate the locks and, tie up in slips?
These are just some of the things That I know that I don't know. I'm sure that time will reveal a plethora of others.
Any help or suggestions would be welcome. As I want to avoid becoming a hazard to myself or to others. Also would appreciate suggestions on reading material that would help get me up to speed.
Thanks
David"Dopp"Colvin
"Soundwiz"