New Photos to the Collection, Taken by my Brother David O'Riordan
Above, Alex my brother wakeboarding last weekend
 | This was the First Engine I had with the boat, It was a 2000 Mariner 25hp Engine, It was XRNLI, The only problem I had with this engine was that the tilt release was seized, I eventually got it fixed before selling on the engine. |
This is my baby, My 2004 40hp Mariner, again its X-RNLI, has all the modifications, and has the nice added extra of gas assist tilt, the engine comes in at 75kgs, thats 10kgs under the max transom weight. she is standard shaft as opposed to the short shaft 25hp, heavier engine but makes up for it with unbeatable preformance, well happy with it, so far no problem!! |  |
 | In this picture you can see the box I made to mount my VHF and Radio, I had fitted two 300watt Fusion marine speakers, Its nice having the music while fishing or wakeboarding. Its great beaching the boat, lighting a fire on the beach and listening to some relaxing music with some friends, nothing better. |
Below is the Front Shot, The storage box is also great for keeping the gear packed at the bow, the 20lt fuel tank is attached to the box along with a dry bag with spare clothes and flares, along with a handheld VHF. Once the gear is tied down and packed right it can handle some rough weather with ease.
Below, It got so bad one day I just had to drop anchor huddle under the poncho and wait for the hail storm to pass, It was actually a great day out! In the Video section there is a short Video of this.
Below, the boat beached in Drakes Pool
Below was taken on the way up the river towards carrigaline, the area is called Drakes Pool. The name reveals the linkage to Sir Frances Drake who in 1743 took refuge in these waters from the Napoleonic forces as they patrolled around Cork Harbour. His hiding place worked and he lived to fight another day. Drakes Pool is now a popular shelter point for contemporary yachts and boats -many connected with the RCYC in Crosshaven.
Below, The boat tied up at Fort Camdon, The construction of Camden as we see it today started around 1780. The narrowest point of the harbour entrance was chosen to close the harbour to enemy invaders. However, there is evidence of fortifications on the Fort Camden site dating back to the mid-16 th century. Although it became derelict after the Battle of Kinsale, Fort Camden was strengthened by the Jacobites (supporters of King James VII) pending potential attack by the Williamites (supporters of William of Orange). It fired on the Williamites in 1690 as they entered Cork Harbour but was unable to stop their advance to Cork City.
