New boat big miles

IBWET · 19 October 2006, 00:51

Picked up new toy last week ,between thursday and tonight we've done 260 NM's. It's doing approx 1 ltr to 1NM which I'm happy with, this during running in.

would recomend both the manufacturer to date and the performance of the engine. 21" momontarily touched 5,800=39kts but this was'nt full throt - I get the feeling the engine would have humped through the 6,000 limit if I had let it.

23" in coming up to try..

Stoo · 19 October 2006, 01:05

To quote my 17 year old... "Sweeeeet...."... Love the colour scheme... or rather the lack of one!

codprawn · 19 October 2006, 01:56

Lovely boat and should be well balanced for wave jumping with the console so far forward!!!

prairie tuber · 19 October 2006, 04:55

Very nice looking boat!

mdt · 19 October 2006, 09:05

so it should be fully run in for the weekend then ?

the black on black dose look smart

IBWET · 19 October 2006, 09:13

so it should be fully run in for the weekend then ?

it's over the initial 10 hours so yep..

On my last rib, 4SR, dolefins made a big difference to the way it moved up on to the plane,this boat could I think, also benifit ( presently very fast but a pronounced hump over the top) do dolefins ever get fitted to engines this size I can't remember seeing any? ....anybody.

Nick Hearne · 19 October 2006, 09:29

I had them on a 100hp & have seen them on a 250!!!

IBWET · 19 October 2006, 10:09

cheers nick,

I'll look into it today.

Biggles · 19 October 2006, 11:57

Really Nice looking boat.

codprawn · 19 October 2006, 12:11

I really can't tell when my boat gets onto the plane - one second it's not - then it is!!!

IBWET · 19 October 2006, 12:55

cod,

Could it be the length of the snose on yours? This one is only 5.8..with big engine.

benc · 19 October 2006, 13:39

Definately a cracking looking boat, really do like the colour scheme!

Talking about getting on the plane, mine leaps onto the plane when I open up now, from standstill, I can do 0-50mph in about 8 seeconds or so! Very very pleased with my new engines

codprawn · 19 October 2006, 13:57

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Originally Posted by IBWET

cod,

Could it be the length of the snose on yours? This one is only 5.8..with big engine.

Ahh - your boat LOOKS bigger than that.

Maybe not though - probably down to the 4 blade 19" prop - acceleration is somewhat brisk to say the least but top speed isn't what it should be - not such a prob this time of year though!!!

waverunner · 19 October 2006, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBWET

cod,

Could it be the length of the snose on yours? This one is only 5.8..with big engine.

Superb looking Rib. The ribcraft has to be my favourite looking rib, with allround performance and handling. 5.8 good choice.

Any chance of a few more pics

IBWET · 19 October 2006, 18:11

here's another from the same day.

Incedently came back after a beer and a seriously scabby ferro cement motor sailer had moved into my space and rafted me on the outside of him!! no damage or teeth would have been lost.

Biggles · 19 October 2006, 18:17

IBWET,

What harbour is that your moored in ?

Jeff · 19 October 2006, 18:45

Is it Tarbert ?
.... oh LOVELY toy
Jeff

Limey Linda · 19 October 2006, 18:51

Yes, very nice. Just need to learn how to tie the thing to a dock properly.

codprawn · 19 October 2006, 18:56

Better on the outside than the inside!!!

Biggles · 19 October 2006, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

Is it Tarbert ?
.... oh LOVELY toy
Jeff

If it is, thats the pontoon I was bashing with a 38 foot Benetau last week. It certainly looks familier.