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Old 05 May 2005, 08:20   #21
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She is fast, but not that fast


I beleive there are 1 or 2 more around the IOW.
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Old 05 May 2005, 08:22   #22
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Woot,

Don't forget it has a toilet aswell, that always goes down well with the ladys.
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Old 05 May 2005, 10:19   #23
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The few that are around the Solent got shipped back after the America's cup .

Alex how did you find your dealings with the company any hicups delays ,one of my clients is interested in having one . Is she CE cat C or B plated and for how many people he wants 8 onboard and the loo is the big selling point.
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Old 05 May 2005, 10:22   #24
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Cat B for 8 people I think.

All my dealing went very well with the guys at Rayglass, cant recomend them enough.
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Old 14 June 2005, 15:23   #25
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The diesel version in Jsy for the week. Apologies,photos taken with mobile.
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Old 14 June 2005, 16:00   #26
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That looks like the one used in a review by HMS a couple of years back in Rib Int
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Old 15 June 2005, 01:22   #27
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You are most welcome Sir, as are any other RIBneters or Ribsters.

Just let me know hwen you are down and we can sort something out.
I'll need to book a plane ticket. Unless maybe you could swing by here with it and pick me up.
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Old 15 June 2005, 04:18   #28
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wow - thats my dream rib... and i have started researching it now...

Can I ask - was there a reason you went for the Protector over the similar Aquapro?

Both kiwi boats, not much between them spec wise it would seem...?

I look fwd to hearing how she rides...
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Old 15 June 2005, 08:07   #29
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I think the Protector had the edge on looks, plus I was able to visit the factory to see how they were made and also speak to the coastguard in Auckland to get their opinion.


By the way she rides wonderfully. She is a heavy boat, hence the 500 horses, but that means she flattens out most waves.

Did 4 hours two weeks ago in a rough sea state coming back from the Scillies and the only problem was getting the drink out of the cupholder without letting go of the throttle..
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Old 15 June 2005, 09:10   #30
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She’s a great looking boat Alex, look forward to seeing her for real

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Old 15 June 2005, 10:36   #31
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Are you in Guernsey at the minute Alex???

I just saw a RIB identical to yours in Havelet bay last night?????

Bl**dy nice boaty by the way, you must be well chuffed!!!
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Old 15 June 2005, 10:47   #32
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Sorry not me
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Old 15 June 2005, 11:55   #33
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Life's not fair!!!! a boat like that and living in Cornwall (Paradise) as well
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Old 17 June 2005, 17:00   #34
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Life's not fair!!!! a boat like that and living in Cornwall (Paradise) as well
I agree. The RIB looks so amazing, must be a magnificant craft handling and comfort wise. When I eventually purchase a beautiful 8M+ RIB like yours Alex I'm going with the Twin 250 Verado's as well. Who knows maybe outboards will be hydrogen powered before I can afford this type of setup (5-7 years)
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