Ribcraft 7metre out for a play!

Solent Ranger · 20 March 2006, 20:53

A bit of spar time today allowed us to take some pictures of the new 7 metre. She's already proved herself on courses, but we'd not really been able to play a bit

She is unde

Solent Ranger · 20 March 2006, 20:58

Hit post button too soon! As I was saying, she's a bit under propped at the moment, but that will be fixed this week. The hull is superb and she rides incredible well.

Nauti Buoy · 20 March 2006, 21:07

Looks very smart indeed, expect you are well chuffed. Good to see the end product as I am sure this was the Rib we saw under construction about 3-4 weeks ago. It was just about to have the wiring installed

Hugh Jardon · 21 March 2006, 08:54

i recognise that boat, looks good finished, really smart

Andy Moore · 21 March 2006, 10:32

What are those two posts sticking up from the A-frame?

Hugh Jardon · 21 March 2006, 10:38

flag poles based on previuos photos i think

Simon Hawkins · 21 March 2006, 12:44

Another 7 meter Ribcraft out on the water.

codprawn · 21 March 2006, 13:37

Looks great - should be well blanced coming off waves - far better to have the console a bit further forward.

pop · 21 March 2006, 17:45

Great rib, Congratulations. looks like a fun day on the solent

Dino · 21 March 2006, 18:01

How do you serve drinks to punters from that drinks cooler on the A frame when you are going along?

Solent Ranger · 21 March 2006, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

Looks great - should be well blanced coming off waves - far better to have the console a bit further forward.

It is very well balanced

Solent Ranger · 21 March 2006, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by pop

Great rib, Congratulations. looks like a fun day on the solent

It was, we would have done more if it was not for the fact that the photo boat - a 7.5 metre Solent with an Etech had to be towed back.