More on the Floor at Redbay Boats

[tonymac]

Love the Lough Neagh Fisheries boat - looking forward to seeing her on the water.

[Boatnomad]

Originally Posted by willk

You aren't so late. I got recalled to HQ this March for "Reprogramming" - too long a leash it seems...

So yes indeed - St. Kilda it is. She is well along and towering above donegaldan who was up to leave Deep Six in for servicing. There were a few other nice hulls taking shape on the main floor, the Lough Neagh Fisheries jet boat is an eyecatcher in grey and the latest Bouncer (12m) is shaping up nicely with twin Yanmar 370s. I'll be back to collect Deep Six in a couple of weeks, so more then. Plz excuse the Ribeye in the last pic - it's OK 'cos it's actually a splash

Lucky St Kilda pilgrims The Grey Lady is looking right on the money

[freespirit3]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

don't all builders offer the same good service that Redbay provide

I hope that didn't sound arrogant, didn't mean to be, was just feeling lucky to find a nice project boat and as an extra one with a well designed hull, ours was very tired when we bought it last year, I have had to do a lot and have been able to ask for help and information even though the boat is 12 years old.

Redbay knew this and yes the other good boat builders should and do offer good service I am sure, but it's nice to feel as though you are a valued customer even though you are not spending any more money with them


In my experience and this is our second rib, some don't care at all, as soon as your Money has cleared and you have left you are on your own.

That was all I meant to say

[kerny]

Originally Posted by freespirit3

I hope that didn't sound arrogant, didn't mean to be, was just feeling lucky to find a nice project boat and as an extra one with a well designed hull, ours was very tired when we bought it last year, I have had to do a lot and have been able to ask for help and information even though the boat is 12 years old.

Redbay knew this and yes the other good boat builders should and do offer good service I am sure, but it's nice to feel as though you are a valued customer even though you are not spending any more money with them


In my experience and this is our second rib, some don't care at all, as soon as your Money has cleared and you have left you are on your own.

That was all I meant to say

I think that people who have had good after sales service from there rib/boat builders should do exactly what you have done and give them praise and its a big help for any prospective buyer to make a choice of which company to use The power of RIBnet

[Cypman]

Welcome back Willk, have you taken any photos of other RIBs currently being built at Redbay?

[willk]

Originally Posted by Cypman

Welcome back Willk, have you taken any photos of other RIBs currently being built at Redbay?

There's three halls full of them - I'll be back soon if you want the full suite of photos. JK would fillet me though

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by freespirit3

I hope that didn't sound arrogant, didn't mean to be, was just feeling lucky to find a nice project boat and as an extra one with a well designed hull, ours was very tired when we bought it last year, I have had to do a lot and have been able to ask for help and information even though the boat is 12 years old.

Redbay knew this and yes the other good boat builders should and do offer good service I am sure, but it's nice to feel as though you are a valued customer even though you are not spending any more money with them


In my experience and this is our second rib, some don't care at all, as soon as your Money has cleared and you have left you are on your own.

That was all I meant to say

sorry, maybe I wuz bein jus a touch too subtle

[freespirit3]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

sorry, maybe I wuz bein jus a touch too subtle

No problem

I agree with kerny, great forums like these are ideal for recommendations for new ribbers.

[Cypman]

Any nice 950s, I really like them!!

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by freespirit3

No problem

I agree with kerny, great forums like these are ideal for recommendations for new ribbers.

ah no, nevva agree wiv kerny, he's go no taste, especially in motors

if only those dealers n manufactures that don't deliver the same service as Redbay read these comments then we'd stand some chance, but till he'll freezes over we've got the power of RIBnet to guide us

[willk]

Originally Posted by tonymac

Love the Lough Neagh Fisheries boat - looking forward to seeing her on the water.

You must be the only one - she's gonna be the Scourge of the Lough...

42kts in trials - damn shame she's been signed over or the Flying Test Monkeys would be hangin' around, lookin' hopeful, WHAT WITH EASDALE LOOMING AND ALL!

Oh, sorry, was I shouting?

[willk]

Has a new ride ready. Yanmar 315 married to Mercruiser legs. Bound for Islay soon I guess?

[willk]

Originally Posted by kerny

I think that people who have had good after sales service from there rib/boat builders should do exactly what you have done and give them praise and its a big help for any prospective buyer to make a choice of which company to use The power of RIBnet

So on that note - the company that purchased Bryn Teg wanted her converted from her extremely luxurious wood interior c/w heads/shower and galley to a pure crew transport vessel. To that end, Redbay have stripped her and are refitting her for this purpose...

[willk]

Not sure how this will work...

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by willk

Has a new ride ready. Yanmar 315 married to Mercruiser legs. Bound for Islay soon I guess?

Are they new 315's and anyone know if the reliability of the bravo 3 (X drive now days) is vastly improved over what it was, especially with 315 6LP's... I'm assuming it is as redbay are fitting !!

[Bobthebuilder447]

Originally Posted by willk

Has a new ride ready. Yanmar 315 married to Mercruiser legs. Bound for Islay soon I guess?

Can you tell what the two pipes are that go to the outdrives they look like they are to push water over the drives?

[willk]

Originally Posted by Daniel

Are they new 315's and anyone know if the reliability of the bravo 3 (X drive now days) is vastly improved over what it was, especially with 315 6LP's... I'm assuming it is as redbay are fitting !!

A special request for Islay. Two of the Operators there want them as they do all their own maintenance/repair work. I've no idea about the reliability.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bobthebuilder447

Can you tell what the two pipes are that go to the outdrives they look like they are to push water over the drives?

Yes, those are leg showers to keep the gears cool when on the plane.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

A special request for Islay. Two of the Operators there want them as they do all their own maintenance/repair work. I've no idea about the reliability.

Yep Sandy already has his very nice.

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[donegaldan]

Great day at Redbay as usual.
Figured Deep6 was due an engine service and
with Easter looking and the hint of an Irish early
summer I shanghaied willk for towing services.

Door to door and only cost me the best fish and chips on the north coast
And he managed to keep it between the ditches. Fair play