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17 September 2002, 12:52
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Finally !!!!!!
Who can guess what my new boat is? Take delivery tomorrow and cross the Channel to Jersey on Thursday morning. Any idea what the weather is going to be like? Rain does not bother me, but Force6 + does! Alan W and one or two others know already, so don't spoil it! 
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17 September 2002, 13:05
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Its a........................
oh I know this one, its a, its a, its a...................................actually are you sure that isn't a picture of the Fairline?
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17 September 2002, 13:34
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Oi !!  Get back to work Alan.
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17 September 2002, 13:36
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Country: UK - England
Town: Edenbridge
Boat name: Scorpion
Make: Scorpion 8.5mtr
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Engine: 315hp Yanmar Diesel
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New Boat
Hi Charles
Looks like a Graham Jelly Scorpion Cabin Rib to me. Am I right. I know this because we had the yellow one a few years ago.
Julian 
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17 September 2002, 13:36
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Hmmmm, could be?
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17 September 2002, 13:38
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Country: UK - England
Town: Edenbridge
Boat name: Scorpion
Make: Scorpion 8.5mtr
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Engine: 315hp Yanmar Diesel
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Clue
Ok Charles give us a clue!!!
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17 September 2002, 14:12
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I'm sure that's a Fairline Targa 35 -- has Graham insisted that he won't take it as part exchange?
Actually I reckon it is a Scorpion cabin RIB. It looks like an early one (although I may be wrong) because the throttles appear to be awkwardly tucked away in a little cupboard!
John
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17 September 2002, 15:19
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Targa 35.... 
Here is the further clue you requested.
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17 September 2002, 15:26
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Country: UK - England
Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115hp
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Hmmm, certainly a RIB then
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17 September 2002, 16:33
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Town: Edenbridge
Boat name: Scorpion
Make: Scorpion 8.5mtr
Length: 8m +
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Clue
Does it have 2 x 250 or 300hp Mariners on the back. If it does i think i know the boat.
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17 September 2002, 16:35
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Is This It
Scorpion Sports Cruiser, yellow tubes with white hull and super structure. Lots of extras including compass, VHF, depth and hydraulic steering. Seating for seven. Twin berth with fridge, sink and toilet. Stainless steel "A" frame, cabin top grab handles and pulpit.
2 x 225hp Mariner outboard engines
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17 September 2002, 16:50
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I reckon it must be second hand because you mentioned a while back that you were discussing your requirements with the manufacturer. As that was only months, not years ago, theycan't possibly have built you a new boat
How many careful owners has it had? "Only used for shopping, never raced -- honest"
John
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17 September 2002, 16:52
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Does it look like this....
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17 September 2002, 17:02
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Nope, here's another clue......
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17 September 2002, 17:05
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I confess, Julian and Pepper are correct. Yes one owner, a wealthy chap who owns the castle in the IOW overlooking Hurst Castle. Lovely chap, met the engineer who looks after the engines and they are immaculate - 170 hours only!
NOW, what about the weather on Thursday? 
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17 September 2002, 17:20
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Nice one, Charles...
Good thing you've got all that cheap petrol on Jersey!
As for the weather, the sun will be shining on me on Thursday, according to the beeb:
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17 September 2002, 17:27
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Country: UK - England
Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
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Engine: Suzuki 115hp
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...and even better out your way:
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17 September 2002, 19:56
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Country: Ireland
Town: Dublin
Boat name: WIZARD
Make: REDBAY 7.4
Length: 7m +
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Fair play to you Charles, Lovley looking rib, At least in Jeresy you wont have to take out a bank loan to run the thing......
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18 September 2002, 11:23
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Ok now I'm puzzled
What engine or engines do you have Charles?
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18 September 2002, 12:05
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Country: UK - England
Town: Margate / Ramsgate
Boat name: Bumbl
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: Yanmar diesel
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Nice bit of kit - can't place the engine(s) either though.
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