Islands of Coll Gunna and Tiree by Inflatable Cabin Cruiser

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
  • My inflatable cabin cruiser passed its sea trials at Lismore with flying colours so it was time to head to sea for a real adventure. I spent 4 days going round Coll and Gunna with a visit to Tiree and this is part one of that adventure. The weather was very fickle ..Hail..rain.. sun ..calm seas ..strong winds ..you name it I encountered it. What has happened to July sunshine ?

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  • @apennell3575
    @apennell3575 20 дней назад

    Wonderful Donny. Thanks very much.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      thanks apennell ..appreciated 😀

  • @Andreas_U
    @Andreas_U 26 дней назад

    Once again incredibly impressive! Thank you so much!

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thank you again Andreas 😀

  • @davidendsor219
    @davidendsor219 26 дней назад +1

    Definitely be waiting for part 2, have a good time on tomorrows outing.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks again david ..i had another good time..and it will be a future adventure 😀

  • @leew6609
    @leew6609 24 дня назад +1

    What a great channel find,I really like your content delivery,calm and just saying enough.Absolutely superb,thank you and keep up the fantastic work

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks for the kind words lee ..appreciated 😀

  • @nautilus1872
    @nautilus1872 26 дней назад

    Wonderful, what a way to spend a few days, fantastic.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks again nautilus ..appreciated 😀

  • @omervatansever
    @omervatansever 24 дня назад +3

    Hello, I also use a foldable inflatable boat. I'm camping on the islands. I live in Turkiye.
    I liked your RUclips Channel very much. I subscribed.
    I have things to learn from you.
    I wish you have a nice day.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Hi omervatansever ..thanks for commenting and have a great day yourself 😀

  • @mtm101designs9
    @mtm101designs9 26 дней назад

    Thanks for the adventure Donny. It is good to see that the cabin cruiser is working well on longer outings.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks mtm101..im delighted with the wee boat.. im not sure I could last several days of pouring rain..but Im not as tired after a few days away as I was when tenting it :-D

  • @grahamharkness5744
    @grahamharkness5744 26 дней назад

    Fantastic!

  • @WhiskeyReview
    @WhiskeyReview 23 дня назад

    Stunning

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks WhiskeyReview ..appreciated 😀

  • @carolmuirhead7941
    @carolmuirhead7941 25 дней назад

    Thank you for your inspiration. I look forward to your adventures and your insights.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks for the kind words carol..appreciated 😀

  • @colinglen5370
    @colinglen5370 26 дней назад

    I’m enjoying your tranquil travels thanks for sharing.

  • @borisvondoofenschmirtz3488
    @borisvondoofenschmirtz3488 26 дней назад

    Brilliant

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed it borisvondoofenschmirtz 😀

  • @biffa1234100
    @biffa1234100 22 дня назад

    awesome DONNY, JUST AWESOME

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks biffa ..appreciated 😀

  • @dougjacksonart
    @dougjacksonart 25 дней назад

    Fabulous. Love seeing your adventure

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks doug ..much appreciated 😀

  • @iansellars4153
    @iansellars4153 26 дней назад +5

    Great stuff Donny, looking forward to part 2

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks ian..if you have not seen it yet..part 2 is now on line 😀

  • @ashleyhoward8926
    @ashleyhoward8926 26 дней назад

    Looks great Donny, well done for making the effort &Y thanks for posting. Sleep well!

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks again ashley ..been a busy month for me ..but not all boating stuff ..hoping august will be more settled for boat trips 😀

  • @funkydozer
    @funkydozer 23 дня назад

    With all the van life channels on RUclips, I wouldn’t be surprised if a flood of boat life channels started up copying your design over the next 5 years. You could patent / manufacture your canopy and make a fortune, it is truly unique, and the idea has potential to create an untapped market. Your boat looks badass and offers the freedom that van lifers can only dream of. I want one!

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks for the kind comments funkydozer ..im sure in a few years time our coasts will be a lot busier so Im making the most of the peace and quiet while I can :-D

  • @alexdobie1808
    @alexdobie1808 26 дней назад

    Brilliant Donny.👍

  • @colinritchie1510
    @colinritchie1510 26 дней назад +1

    Many thanks again Donny for another fabulous video. Your cabin cruiser setup seems to be proving its worth, especially keeping the midges, ticks and cattle at bay! Looking forward to part 2!

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Loving the wee cabin cruiser colin .. the cold july winds have also thinned the midges out so no major bites this month..so far 😀

  • @harrylinsdell8114
    @harrylinsdell8114 26 дней назад +2

    Pure magic to watch always a pleasure

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks harry.. hope to get a new adventure on line in a week or so ..stay tuned 😀

  • @jeffstevens763
    @jeffstevens763 26 дней назад +3

    Loving the cabin set up Donny 👍

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      It works great Jeff..better than I expected..just got to cut back on other stuff I carry so have a bit more room 😀

  • @robertdalziel2955
    @robertdalziel2955 26 дней назад +1

    Great stuff to go and explorer on your own time and enjoy living the dream Donny .

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks robert ..much appreciated 😀

  • @juliesheard2122
    @juliesheard2122 24 дня назад

    Thankyou Donny 😊

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Many thanks juliesheard ..much appreciated 😀

  • @LibertasScotland
    @LibertasScotland 24 дня назад

    With all that brewdog you’re going to have to install a ‘head’, we don’t want a man overboard during the night 😂….
    I fully empathise with you getting fed up waiting for the summer to arrive and salute you for getting out there 🫡
    Enjoying the story so far and looking forward to the next instalment 👍
    I’m heading out fishing etc tomorrow, thinking south of pladda and if conditions allow may nip down to Ailsa Craig - we shall see…..
    Keep up the good work and inspiring others including me 😀

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Ah..a wee tip of the trade Libertas ..a foot long piece of waste pipe saves leaning over the side to empty brewdog surplus :-D

    • @LibertasScotland
      @LibertasScotland 19 дней назад

      @@donnywilcox 😂

  • @carlworrall
    @carlworrall 26 дней назад +1

    Tiree is my wee slice of heaven. Really enjoyed your video thank you for sharing

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Thanks carlworrall.. i can see why you love Tiree ..its a real treat :-D

  • @davidlindley6454
    @davidlindley6454 21 день назад

    Hi Donny, love watching your videos. I've been heading up to the West Coast for fifty odd years ( since a kid ).
    As someone who used to work in forestry and likes to walk, camp and bivvi I've had more than my fair share of ticks. In the south of Cumbria where I live they're prevalent.
    Have you tried the anti tick clothing available now? Bushwear also do nano No Tick wash in. I've got anti tick trousers and gave my socks n base layers the wash in treatment and on a recent trip camping canoeing and walking in the Moidart area had no issue and have not had ticks in the Lakes. Maybe coincidence but when you visit places people describe as 'tick island'....
    Anyway, keep enjoying the outdoors and posting the wonderful vids. If you see someone in a red canoe, it could be me.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Yup david .. well I looked at the cost of anti tick clothing but when the salesman told me the repellant eventually washes out..I discovered it just clothing with permethrin sprayed into it..its cheaper to by permethrin and spray my own clothing. ticks are funny..they seem to love me yet leave other folks camping beside me alone ? Fortunately Im allergic to their bite so itch almost immediately and I find them fast and get them out. I can only assume thats why I have never had lyme disease ..as I get hundreds of bites per year. Enjoy the kayaking.. I often go with the kayakers on camping trips myself :-D

  • @kevinbalfour
    @kevinbalfour 26 дней назад +1

    Alright Donny....i always tap the like button afore a watch your latest adventures....i just know im gonna like it....qaulity viewing as usual

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Thanks kevin..i like likes on my videos 😀

  • @asifbashir825
    @asifbashir825 19 дней назад

    Hi Donny i am new to all this boating but love watching your videos ,i was wondering where did purchase the tent on your boat and what size motor do you use

  • @bobpro4060
    @bobpro4060 26 дней назад

    another great one donny! currently sitting in craobh haven thursday 11th - windy but sunny. Did you miss our 1 glorious day of summer on monday 8th? we had a fantastic trip to the beehives at the garvellachs. Looking forward to part 2 and possibly bumping in to you sometime. Best wishes, Bob

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      Ahh I hope to get back to the garvellachs soon bob..been saving them for my annual trip round jura though ..hopefully soon 😀

  • @simoncbroadley9577
    @simoncbroadley9577 26 дней назад

    Another Great video ,Thanks Donny Keep them coming ,

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Plenty more coming simon 😀

    • @simoncbroadley9577
      @simoncbroadley9577 19 дней назад

      @@donnywilcox Looking forward to seeing them cheers

  • @rha4374
    @rha4374 26 дней назад

    Hiya Donny, That old sewing machine of your mum's has certainly came in handy,even better as i assume she taught you how to use it. I've recently inherited a couple of machine's and haven't a clue where to start. The bay where the cottages are is the same bay Tony took us after the rib run last year for our cuppa. Bliss, Im still plodding on refurbishing my wee boat into a mini aboard camper as i kept banging my head entering the cuddy soon to be a wheelhouse. You've done wonders in a short time for security and comfort which certainly makes your life better whilst making the video's. Can i ask you what speed your boat did crossing the Atlantic to coll please.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Hi rha.. with was a bit bouncier going to coll than the video seems to show. I went displacement speed in the rougher bits and up to around 15mph when I could..so spped was varied 😀coming back..i was probably 20mph..as flat calm 😀

  • @alanduncan9204
    @alanduncan9204 26 дней назад

    I see the global boiling is as hot on the west coast as it is here in the east of Scotland.
    Great video. How do you plan your fuel? or are there places around you can top up at?

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад

      There is the odd island that sells fuel alan..but you cant rely on them having it as they often run out. Its why I enjoy having a small boat..the 25hp is very fuel efficient..and I have three 25 litre tanks and a 20 litre contained on board to can do well over 250 miles without a refuel. Tobermory always has fuel though as does mallaig etc..just the inner hebrides can be hit or miss :-D

    • @alanduncan9204
      @alanduncan9204 19 дней назад

      @@donnywilcox thanks for the details.

  • @sarkybugger5009
    @sarkybugger5009 25 дней назад

    Lovely video, but please don't pan the drone so fast. Slower is always better, unless you're remaking Daktari. 😁

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  19 дней назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video sarky..im not expert at flying drones so you see what Im capable of..its easy saying fly slow..but when the wind blows ..its not easy to do ..thats my experience anyhoo :-D

    • @sarkybugger5009
      @sarkybugger5009 19 дней назад

      @@donnywilcox Going by your last video, you're getting the hang of it, Donny. Keep up the good work, and enjoy yourself.
      All the best. 👍