Test Monkeys get a 9-9-9 call

willk · 26 June 2014, 19:39

So there we were, minding our own business just loitering around Redbay Boats when Gary stuck his head out of the office and asked us what we were doing. Generally "Nothing, honest!" is the answer that works best for me

It worked this time too as he was allocating Flying Test Monkey duty

- three grey Nine meter sister RIBs were in the yard for various reasons and he wanted a photo or ten...

So donegaldan and I got a spin out in a selection of twin and single outboard and single inboard versions of the same hull which was interesting. There is an full Shockwave console on the twin Verado 250 version. Mental fun , totally mental....

willk · 26 June 2014, 19:40

That tonymac is gonna be green again...

kerny · 26 June 2014, 19:48

Now I know why you sold your rib

willk · 26 June 2014, 19:55

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Now I know why you sold your rib

...and none of them ran out of somebody else's petrol either

kerny · 26 June 2014, 20:00

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Originally Posted by willk

...and none of them ran out of somebody else's petrol either

Bigmuz7 · 26 June 2014, 20:21

Thar be some heavy tackle there boyo .. the places I would go if I had those botes ? Ive done well over the years with me travels .. but kit like that .. it opens up a coastline .. not just a destination .... there be the new catchphrase

tonymac · 26 June 2014, 20:59

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Originally Posted by willk

That tonymac is gonna be green again...

There were THREE of them!!!!!!!

You NEEDED three drivers!!!

Could have been there in an hour

GREEN is not the word for it!!!!!!!!

willk · 26 June 2014, 21:06

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Originally Posted by tonymac

There were THREE of them!!!!!!!

You NEEDED three drivers!!!

Could have been there in an hour

GREEN is not the word for it!!!!!!!!

I think you must be a Green Macaque

I'm afraid Conor was there and he gets a boat before any of the FTM squad

Siochair · 26 June 2014, 22:12

Hi Willk, What do you think of the shockwave system?

willk · 26 June 2014, 22:49

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Hi Willk, What do you think of the shockwave system?

It's absolutely stunning - we threw her over the many wakes that the trio of 950s raised and she felt like she just surged through/over them. There's a slight lurchiness to the motion but you would quickly get used to it. It totally removes any bumps and vibrations in normal running and the seating is hugely secure. As a system, it's nothing like standalone shock mitigation seats, they're good but this is something special. It would need to be, Skerryvore would cost you less than the ICE console...

PS, with the twin 250 Verados, she takes off like a scalded cat - awesome!

Siochair · 26 June 2014, 23:49

Thanks. I thought it would be good (and expensive). I will buy a lottery ticket or two and keep my fingers crossed. Glad you enjoyed your photo shoot.

SteveHall · 27 June 2014, 07:55

Thats some good looking kit!

I do always fancy go with 'twins' one of them things on my bucket list...

jumpinjack · 05 July 2014, 21:13

Nice

willk · 05 July 2014, 21:27

Yeah - I bumped into the 900ICE RIB and crew in Rathmullan today. Nice to see her on our turf! Crew camping on Inishtrahull tonight.

Poly · 05 July 2014, 21:56

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Yeah - I bumped into the 900ICE RIB and crew in Rathmullan today. Nice to see her on our turf! Crew camping on Inishtrahull tonight.

Spent all their money on the ice system and none left for a comfortable bed??

kerny · 05 July 2014, 22:03

Its about time Redbay did a Gin Palace type cabin rib

willk · 05 July 2014, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Poly

Spent all their money on the ice system and none left for a comfortable bed??

Not too many beds on Inishtrahull yew numpty!

willk · 05 July 2014, 22:16

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Originally Posted by kerny

Its about time Redbay did a Gin Palace type cabin rib

WTF? REAL Redbai oanners ar hardy bucks lyke