Lets see ya boat then

[ollyit]

Very handsome rib there robin, so clean!

must ave found it hard not opening her up!

[Colin F]

Thought I'd better add mine to this one

11 out of 20 hours running in done now

[robin]

Originally Posted by ollyit

Very handsome rib there robin, so clean!

must ave found it hard not opening her up!

Cheers Olly.

The run in proceedure for mine is really only 3 hrs of gentle stuff and then another 7 hours of not going at full throttle for more than 5 minutes.
I did the first 3 hours today. It was difficult to keep the RPM down.


That is a beauty Colin.
Ribcraft do make a fine Rib!

[Colin F]

Originally Posted by robin

That is a beauty Colin.
Ribcraft do make a fine Rib!

Thanks Robin.....yours looks great

They certainly do. We're really pleased with her so far

[TQBoater]

Originally Posted by Colin F

11 out of 20 hours running in done now

How have you got 11 hours done ?
Did you leave the pontoon, it's been pea soup here all week

[tue]

You've had your eyes shut. Had a right good run round Monday night on her. She goes like a treat. You really should sell your Bayliner and buy a RIB .


ps. Don't tell Antony I said that

[Oisre]

Well here she is. The pics were taken on and before the recent rib run to Aberyswyeth in Wales from Kinsale.

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Oisre

Well here she is. The pics were taken on and before the recent rib run to Aberyswyeth in Wales from Kinsale.

Nice looking boat but a fair kink up at the nose - may not look quite as pretty as a Revenger or similar but it should be fantastic in big waves - not much chance of stuffing that!!!

[Arctic RIB]

Those are some incredibly nice RIB's, I think I have the smallest most basic RIB of this forum but it gets me around for now. Purchasing either the Zodiac Pro 12 or 16 man and the Bombard will be my dinghy. Please try to refrain from falling out of your chair laughing

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Arctic RIB

Those are some incredibly nice RIB's, I think I have the smallest most basic RIB of this forum but it gets me around for now. Purchasing either the Zodiac Pro 12 or 16 man and the Bombard will be my dinghy. Please try to refrain from falling out of your chair laughing

Better than the boat I have at the moment which is bugger all........

From what loads of people have said small boats like that can give you just as much of a thrill.

Talking of which I had great fun the other day in a 5 foot inflatable - at a theme park hurling down a water filled tube at what felt like 100mph - especially in pitch darkness!!!

[Mark A]

This is the fist Rib i have owned i bought her in sept last year, thought i'd share these pics with you

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Mark A

This is the fist Rib i have owned i bought her in sept last year, thought i'd share these pics with you

Bet it goes like stink!!! Just because it's not "bling" doesn't mean it won't be great FUN!!!

[Nick Hearne]

Codders, saw your name on the end of this thread & thought you had a photo of you Rib!!! But no, when are we going to see this beast?
Nick

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Codders, saw your name on the end of this thread & thought you had a photo of you Rib!!! But no, when are we going to see this beast?
Nick

Soon I hope!!! Have been told July so fingers crossed - am in the process of ordering the electronics - aux outboard and all the other bits and pieces - adds up to quite a bit!!!

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Soon I hope!!! Have been told July so fingers crossed - am in the process of ordering the electronics - aux outboard and all the other bits and pieces - adds up to quite a bit!!!

You had better get on & "direct those computers" to earn some dosh then!
Nick

[Matthew MacLean]

Finally hit the water this weekend, did 4 hours all up

Make/model Gemini Waverider 550
Engine: Evinrude 135 Hp Direct Injection


With 4 people and twins

29 kts at 4200 rpm.
Fuel was just over 30 LPH (but i need to confirm that).
Around 22 LPH with 5 people on board, no tanks at 25 kts

Only issue is top speed seems a little down, about 34 kts, with no difference once you are over 4300 rpm to WOT (4700). Some prop issues to work out Ithink. Prop is a 14 3/4 x 17.

Very happy

Matt

[Phil Chitty]

Hey Matthew

A fine choice of RIB.

This is my 550 Waverider, Galaxsea.

Phil

[swginn]

Originally Posted by Matthew MacLean

Only issue is top speed seems a little down, about 34 kts, with no difference once you are over 4300 rpm to WOT (4700). Some prop issues to work out Ithink. Prop is a 14 3/4 x 17.

Nice setup Matt, 135 on a 5.5m!!

You should easily be getting 40kts+ from her. I'd suggest a jump to a 19" or even 21" prop to get the best out of her. I run a 21" on a bigger heavier boat with only 15 extra hp with no troubles!!

[Mark A]

Codprawn,

Cheers for your kindly comments about the old lady, yes she does go like stink, great fun!!! I have spent some time on her already, the A-Frame is new, and i have spent many hours lying under her scraping off years of anti foul, i have also had the collar replaced, so no more water squirts in between the hull and tubes . I need to spend some time filling some chunks that are missing in the hull (she's had a hard life), somehow strengthen the transome for my own piece of mind (any ideas gratefully recieved) and sort out some seating/ dry storeage (bench seat prob) behind the jockey console. Another project consideration is lowering the Outboard, i'm not sure but i don't think it is mounted low enough

[Matthew MacLean]

Originally Posted by Phil Chitty

Hey Matthew

A fine choice of RIB.

This is my 550 Waverider, Galaxsea.

Phil

Looks very smick. I have gone for max deck space so no seats, but yours looks very comfy. Was told that the 115 was the nicest power combination with the hull for most applications. How she go?

Matt