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07 September 2013, 18:22
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9m RIB project.
Done a couple of refurbs and now I'm doing a new build. 9m overall length and a very narrow beam. Lost the very first pics so starting pics are of bare hull and nice new tapered tubes...
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07 September 2013, 18:28
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Another pic...
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07 September 2013, 18:29
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Side on...
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07 September 2013, 18:33
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Thats a big rib and that hull looks built for speed 
Looking forward to your refurb pics 
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07 September 2013, 19:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jizm
Done a couple of refurbs and now I'm doing a new build. 9m overall legth and a very narrow beam. Lost the very first pics so starting pics are of bare hull and nice new tapered tubes...
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What hull is it , looks like. An interesting project for sure
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07 September 2013, 19:46
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I don't know how you do it as my first and will be last project nearly killed me!!!
Did you actually make the hull and tubes (apologies if that's a stupid question  )
Looking forward to a quality refurb!
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07 September 2013, 20:30
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Is that from the Mould JBT had up for sale a while back?
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07 September 2013, 21:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ribraff
Is that from the Mould JBT had up for sale a while back?
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Not that I know of.
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10 September 2013, 21:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whackywoody
Did you actually make the hull and tubes (apologies if that's a stupid question )
Looking forward to a quality refurb! |
My mate did the hull and the tubes were subcontracted out....
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11 September 2013, 08:10
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How is Rod doing?, have to have another little trip soon
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11 September 2013, 16:44
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Quote:
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How is Rod doing?, have to have another little trip soon
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All good mate. Need you to do some bits for both of us...
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11 September 2013, 17:44
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I'm down in sidmouth till Tuesday, anytime after that you're welcome
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12 September 2013, 17:04
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Deck in.
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12 September 2013, 19:40
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Blimey That is Narrow!!  ...Maybe the Photo but looks like Cleopatra's Needle!  Have you tried/been out on the same Hull-Boat before?...
How you going to Power Her?
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12 September 2013, 20:20
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Looking good!
Looking good, are you going to try and race Nugent on who can do the quickest refurb / build!
Whats the long term plan with the cobra?
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12 September 2013, 21:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximus
DHave you tried/been out on the same Hull-Boat before?...
How you going to Power Her?
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Yep, similar and looking for a 200hp+ outboard.
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12 September 2013, 21:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whackywoody
Looking good, are you going to try and race Nugent on who can do the quickest refurb / build!
Whats the long term plan with the cobra? |
No rush and I'd like to keep it but my wife may not agree!
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12 September 2013, 21:36
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Nice! That's a monster
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13 September 2013, 19:51
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Another taken outside.
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13 September 2013, 20:49
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Inboard? 
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