Patriot Rib 7.0m, Merc 200Xs

patriot · 06 March 2007, 07:58

Hi guys n gals, this is a new prototype rib from Patriot Boats. we are currently building an 8.5m which SHOULD be ready for Ribex.

Let me know what you think!

codprawn · 06 March 2007, 12:49

Very pretty - love the wood. What sort of hull is it?

patriot · 06 March 2007, 13:49

Glad you like it! The hull has been designed from scratch by a man called Brian Hendicott. He is an ex-powerboat racer/designer and actually won the first round britain race back in 1969. The hull is stable and fast and has an integrated engine bracket. (you cant really see it from those pics) i can post some pics to show it, if anyone is interested?

gtflash · 06 March 2007, 13:57

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Originally Posted by patriot

i can post some pics to show it, if anyone is interested?

yes please. always like to see a nice rear end

patriot · 06 March 2007, 14:48

Right! you've asked or it now!

jyasaki · 08 March 2007, 15:33

Not trying to criticize or anything, but it seems that the instruments end up pretty far from the drivers eye in a normal driving position. Or is that just the pics?

Good looking boat.

patriot · 08 March 2007, 17:07

Criticisms are welcome! The more things we find wrong with it, the better the next one will be!

you are right though jyasaki, they are a little far away, the mould has already been modified to account for this.

Thanks for your feedback!

J S · 08 March 2007, 21:46

Patriot

Have you got any top speed figures for the boat yet. Looks great by the way and i love the heavy duty look of the elephant trunks. :thumbs:

James

Stoo · 09 March 2007, 00:44

I like the funky little A-Frame (II Frame?). Looks sharp!

IBWET · 09 March 2007, 06:52

Just a wee one from me,

the stainless on the helm seat seems over engineered,looking at others there appears to be less steel, I'm thinking of weight here not cost. The A frame looks futuristic/pascoe'y, the seat looks quality/robust,as if off two different boats.

if your trying to give the impression of a well put together boat,(and the boat looks that way to me) that seat certainly give it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by patriot

Hi guys n gals, this is a new prototype rib from Patriot Boats. we are currently building an 8.5m which SHOULD be ready for Ribex.

Let me know what you think!

patriot · 09 March 2007, 07:54

thanks for the feedback guys! much appreciated!

J S, as far as top apeed goes it hits about 62-64mph, we are currently testing different props and engine heights. we have a guy from Barrus helping us. to be honest its not as fast as i hoped, however, the hull is built like a tank as it is a prototype and therefore probs has ALOT of extra weight!

Stoo, thanks! im very pleased with the way it turned out, we call it a double ski-pole type thingy! (technical term)

IBWET, you read my mind! the helm seat is indeed over engineered, and like the console, has already been altered, we are trying to continue the style of the ski-pole with the seat.
Thanks for the comments guys!

ryabikov_andrew · 10 March 2007, 10:57

Hi!The boat looks very smart

! I believe your boat made for lefthanded person, aren't you? So, I would like its to have a jockey seat rather than anything. And, how about a tent for dirty weather?

Best regards, Andrew.

Stoo · 10 March 2007, 15:33

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Originally Posted by patriot

...the helm seat is indeed over engineered, ...we are trying to continue the style of the ski-pole with the seat.

You mean we'll have to sit on the end of a s/s post???

Not my cup of tea, but some fellows might like it!

pathalla · 11 March 2007, 20:00

It is nice to finally see a british boat with an outboard bracket...

patriot · 12 March 2007, 11:24

hello again,
ryabikov_andrew: thanks for your comments, this one is made for a lefty, not myself, but the fellow who wants it. the 8.5m will be for righties! we have some jockey seats in development, but wanted to get this one right first. i must say we hadnt thought about a tent type thing, but certainly will now!

pathalla: Thanks! thats what we thought! i havent seen many ribs with one of these!

Cheers guys!

Cookee · 12 March 2007, 13:42

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Originally Posted by pathalla

It is nice to finally see a british boat with an outboard bracket...

Here is our version Pathalla - not built in, but this is our 2005 demonstrator! (Our own casting)

gtflash · 14 March 2007, 18:28

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Originally Posted by pathalla

It is nice to finally see a british boat with an outboard bracket...

why dude? whats it for and the advantages of having it built in?

patriot · 14 March 2007, 18:57

This atricle just about sums it up:

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/ref...neBrackets.htm

Hightower · 14 March 2007, 19:32

I thought the console looks kind of BIG, what's the visibility like over the top of it when you're sitting?

The A frame looks real nice, any chance of some close up Pics?

patriot · 14 March 2007, 20:27

hello there!
we have found our console has what i call, "the marmite effect" people either love it, or hate it! we are currently working on a smaller alternative.

Hightower: the console provides a great amount of protection, you can see over the top when standing, and through the screen when sitting. (depending on height) the helm seat is made to customers requirements.
Thanks for the comments!