Gas Turbine Rib , again?

[Gasturbine59]

Here we are out on the Solent, winding up Cowes!
https://youtu.be/5F14Yzg9MkM

[GordyP]

I think the rib’s great, the sound of that turbine is awesome! Must be pretty satisfying getting her going on the water. [emoji106]

As for the safety police, meh....

[jeffstevens763@g]

ah back on topic what speed was you getting out of interest she seemed to be flying quite nicely

[Gasturbine59]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

ah back on topic what speed was you getting out of interest she seemed to be flying quite nicely

Good question, I was only doing about 35/40 knots, and being a fair weather “pilot” these days!, the sea was getting a little choppy to open up
any more hence the about turn!, it has “ unlimited” power (400 hp on a good day?)for a 5.4 metre Rib that should only have a max 90 hp outboard!

[GordyP]

So what is the turbine driving? Would be great to see a run in flat calm conditions!

[Pikey Dave]

Might need a bag of sand or two in the bow

[Gasturbine59]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Might need a bag of sand or two in the bow

The balance is quite good, the Bravo 1 drive is fully "in/ down " and the bow feels about right, plenty nose up trim available, there are 2 batteries in front of the pedestal and 45 gallons of fuel in the dual jockey seat! so all up weight is "quite heavy", not sure how fast I want to go really?, lol.........might wipe myself out

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Gasturbine59

...lol.........might wipe myself out

Be careful, I can already hear the “I told you so” [emoji6]

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Gasturbine59

The balance is quite good, the Bravo 1 drive is fully "in/ down " and the bow feels about right, plenty nose up trim available, there are 2 batteries in front of the pedestal and 45 gallons of fuel in the dual jockey seat! so all up weight is "quite heavy", not sure how fast I want to go really?, lol.........might wipe myself out

To be fair with all that weight I thought she ran very sweet for a 5m boat all in a very successfully project IMO it's clear you know your limits lets hope you get some glass water to open her up

[Gasturbine59]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

To be fair with all that weight I thought she ran very sweet for a 5m boat all in a very successfully project IMO it's clear you know your limits lets hope you get some glass water to open her up

Quick Compressor clean after weekend run!

[Pikey Dave]

I’d put that on my mantle piece [emoji106]