K'adó

Ezgoing · 17 April 2007, 09:10

Hi guys,

I'm delighted to let you all know that K'adó has arrived. Please see

www.Redbayboats.com

We took delivery on the Easter weekend and did a shake down cruise of approx 90 miles on the saturday.

This weekend we did approx 220 miles north into the scottish isles.

The boat is a delight. Comfort is amazing. Ths Suzuki 300 is fantastic with a hum from it like a supercharged Jaguar. Almost impossible to hear at idle.

Many thanks to all in Redbay for getting her this far.

Rgds

dwalters · 17 April 2007, 12:27

Very nice looking boat. Congratulations

Quick question.. could you tell me whether your throttle is it an interlocking throttle (i.e. does it click into neutral and you have release to put into gear)?

The reason I ask is that I have a new boat on order with a Suzuki 175hp, and we have had great difficuilty locating a console mounted interlocking throttle. I note yours looks as if it is made by Suzuki, have they just bought one out?

Really I'd like one that sits on the left!

Thanks

codprawn · 17 April 2007, 13:23

Great boat - when it's run in would love to see some performance figures etc - what pitch prop are you running?

Alan · 17 April 2007, 14:23

That is a very nice boat!
Are the Scotia comfort seats fitted with suspension? What are they like in the rough?

Ezgoing · 17 April 2007, 16:14

Alan

The seats are not suspended. We found them very comfortable doing approx 220 miles last weekend. I considered the suspension seats but decided they weren't necessary.

Codders
We not going to do extensive testing until we are fully run in. We have two props so far one of which is cavitating a bit. We are not too focused on top speed. more looking for economy, responsiveness. A knot or two at the top end does not matter a whole lot to me. That much said I will post when we get down to the serious testing.

DWalters
No the throttle is not interlocking and it is very possible to slip it from one gear through neutral into the other gear. However there are two neutral positions which give you a great chance not to crunch. All the controls are digital and I suspect I will get accustomed to them very quickly.

Rgds

TIM · 18 April 2007, 14:24

I had the pleasure of doing the trip to Scotland with Ezgoing, and the boat is fantastic!!!!! in every way ...... it might not be your traditional rib with the Cabin on it , but once you go 'Cabin' you never go back ........

Ezgoing · 22 April 2007, 22:23

Hi guys

Pls find following some shots of K'ado. I will post some more after trip to Ardbeg on May 5th.

A special word of thanks to Mike Thornton for his permission to use these photos.
rgds

Ezgoing · 07 May 2007, 21:36

Hi guys

Ardbeg trip was super ..weather very messy .... still had 42 boats..
here is k'adó in one of the calmer parts of the journey.

enjoy

Poly · 07 May 2007, 22:38

fantastic pictures of a redbay in her natural habitat

- I bet you were glad of the canopy this year!

Rick · 08 May 2007, 18:36

and here are a couple more

gavin · 08 May 2007, 21:59

Thanks to K'ADO

Ezgoing · 08 May 2007, 23:13

Hi guys

Many thks for the photos.

great day had by all.

rgds

Peter

Aidan · 09 May 2007, 00:27

Hi Ezi, ya rich bast...d, in a suit now I suppose whilst at sea

Well done and only joking, ya canno brin it wit ya! 300 Horses Suzi,

I am looking forward to you towing me home at 45 kts cos my boat will not do that speed!!!

Heading over soon to Brighton to get my ballistic and then I will be in touch for the Summer, could base it in Westport for a while too.

However my friend, I will have to don wetties whilst you are sipping Pink Gins (GIn with dash of Tabasco as I recall) in that cocoon!

Aidan

Ezgoing · 10 May 2007, 22:26

Aidan

Look forward to meet. K'adó will be based in Enniscrone from /end july untilearly September.

Rgds