London International Boat Show 2009

John Kennett · 09 January 2009, 23:38

Here are a selection of shots from this year's London Boat Show. Starting off with a few for Nos4r2 and the rest of the Searider fan club:

John Kennett · 09 January 2009, 23:44

The new Ribcraft 810 Sport and the RYA's Ribcraft 850

John Kennett · 09 January 2009, 23:51

In the Suzuki "Virtual Harbour" (ie swimming pool) it's mostly RIBs.

A Redbay 650 with a conventional layout, and a Redbay 750 featuring their unique wrap round "nearly a cabin" console.

Smart looking new Ribquest, quite a contrast to the boats built by the previous Ribquest company!

John Kennett · 09 January 2009, 23:54

Little and large: The Capelli Tempest 750, next to the Solent 460.

John Kennett · 09 January 2009, 23:56

Familiar faces on the miraculously revived Cobra RIBs stand.

Shiny consoles and sharp suits on the RibX eXige stand.

John Kennett · 09 January 2009, 23:58

Smart little jet tenders from Williams as usual, and new kid on the block Arimar. Their 2.8 jet RIB has 146hp and reportedly does over 50mph if you're brave enough . . .

John Kennett · 10 January 2009, 00:03

The Goldfish "race replica" boat; Barnet Marine's stand looking exactly the same as it has done for more than a decade (possibly nearer two); and a boat that looks like it ought to be a RIB but isn't - the Paragon 25 doesn't have tubes, but does have a foam filled collar.

Nos4r2 · 10 January 2009, 00:22

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Here are a selection of shots from this year's London Boat Show. Starting off with a few for Nos4r2 and the rest of the Searider fan club:

Wow. Love that Sr4-where on earth did they find a 1973 Blue Band in that condition?!

<edit> It's really sad that I can tell the age of that from the colour scheme isn't it...

John Kennett · 10 January 2009, 00:26

It's had two owners and is still in regular use around Southampton apparently!

John

John Kennett · 10 January 2009, 00:27

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

<edit> It's really sad that I can tell the age of that from the colour scheme isn't it...

Yes. And it's even sadder that you feel the need to demonstrate that knowledge!

John

Nos4r2 · 10 January 2009, 00:30

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Yes. And it's even sadder that you feel the need to demonstrate that knowledge!

John

Would you like some weak lemon drink sir?

(It's only because I rebuilt an identical one a few years back)

Something tells me it's not in that regular use-something to do with the lack of patches. It is in incredible condition though.

Tony · 10 January 2009, 08:35

ooh I love this..

GED · 10 January 2009, 09:57

MMMmmm.... may be another web site with luxury boats!!!!

GED · 10 January 2009, 10:24

Went to the boat show yesterday and met up with Dave Manning, had a walk around and met lots of people within the industry. I didnt get the feel of the buzz of previous shows. Most of the talk was about who is going bust next, who is laying people off, not spending on stand space and all the other economy problems

But on a better note saw some ribs, got some new ideas for my new rib, got to see my new etec 300 again

and batter the head of the Garmin man with tecy questions.

Hampton Pete · 10 January 2009, 13:42

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Here are a selection of shots from this year's London Boat Show. Starting off with a few for Nos4r2 and the rest of the Searider fan club:

Some cracking photos here.
I have read the searider post by nos , and wonder if he would go the same route again.
The reason I ask, is I have found a shabby 4mtr searider, but with original spec, and seeing these photos, I am tempted to restore it, rather than fit a jockey seat.
Any thoughts?

PeterM · 10 January 2009, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Wow. Love that Sr4-where on earth did they find a 1973 Blue Band in that condition?!

<edit> It's really sad that I can tell the age of that from the colour scheme isn't it...

Isnt that boat an example of a classic bit of boat & RIB/inflatabe history & needs to be next to the canoe in Plymouth ( ?)

Its fantastic - shows how tough they are if its still being used & is original - looks it ( I bet the engine has been rebuilt though! )

Nos4r2 · 10 January 2009, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hampton Pete

Some cracking photos here.
I have read the searider post by nos , and wonder if he would go the same route again.
The reason I ask, is I have found a shabby 4mtr searider, but with original spec, and seeing these photos, I am tempted to restore it, rather than fit a jockey seat.
Any thoughts?

I never had a Searider with side by side seating-my 4m was originally like that but the seats were missing when I bought it.
I did have a 13' speedboat that had identical seating though. It was horribly cramped and difficult to get in and out of.

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

Isnt that boat an example of a classic bit of boat & RIB/inflatabe history & needs to be next to the canoe in Plymouth ( ?)

Its fantastic - shows how tough they are if its still being used & is original - looks it ( I bet the engine has been rebuilt though! )

I think you're right-though I doubt the owner feels that way

You'd be surprised how tough those engines are. I sold this one 3 years ago -it was 40 years old. It had never been apart bar changing impellers. It's now in use on the boat in the pics.

Nasher · 10 January 2009, 17:33

Nos, thats a very good security system you have on your back gate.

If the intruder can open the gate with the old engine leaning against it the engine falls over making a loud clatter as it crashes through the old bike bits and wakes you and Liz up.

All done with true Wallice and Grommit technology.

Nasher

Nasher · 10 January 2009, 17:39

The Paragon 25 looks great.

Nasher

Nos4r2 · 10 January 2009, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Nos, thats a very good security system you have on your back gate.

If the intruder can open the gate with the old engine leaning against it the engine falls over making a loud clatter as it crashes through the old bike bits and wakes you and Liz up.

All done with true Wallice and Gromit technology.

Nasher

Grommit was a better deterrent

There's something about having a Dobie cross running at the gate barking that puts thieves off

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