Viper refurb

[DM]

The Ocean Pro has been sold to a discerning buyer from Belgium so this is the winter project. As Osprey give me a fair amount of work, I thought I'd better show a bit of loyalty so I've bought this. It's a 1995 Viper 6.5 wide hull originally ordered by Lancashire Police dive unit but has been working the Menai strait for the last few years. I think I'll keep the blue lights and make a few bob issuing speeding tickets to the Cheshire mob in Abersoch.

[Nick Hearne]

Fine choice of boat & welcome to the club!
Nick

[Jono]

Originally Posted by davidmanning

....... As Osprey give me a fair amount of work, I thought I'd better show a bit of loyalty so I've bought this....

So, nothing to do with the fact that you've been given the keys for the store cupboard in Willenhall for a few days then???....

[Phil Chitty]

Nice looking RIB.

I can think of a nice new home for the blue lights if you decide they have to go !!!!

[Petrov]

Hi David;

Great looking boat, are you shure its a Viper, looks very similiar to the Falcon 6,5m.
Se the firedepartment on Isle of Man

[Petrov]

Hi David;

Have you checked if its a Viper or Falcon, would like to know

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Petrov

Hi David;

Have you checked if its a Viper or Falcon, would like to know

Oh PLEASE Lord! Let it be a Falcon... just think how much p**s taking we can enjoy when we vist DM at Gary's emporium later this week.. oh yes!

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by Jono

Oh PLEASE Lord! Let it be a Falcon... just think how much p**s taking we can enjoy when we vist DM at Gary's emporium later this week.. oh yes!

Jono, you are a bad person.

[DM]

Originally Posted by Jono

Oh PLEASE Lord! Let it be a Falcon.

Err..... Err..... Err.......I've checked with the builder and it's a 1995 Osprey Falcon commercial spec weighing in at 170kg more than the equivalent length Viper so it's 10 knots slower but carries a bigger payload.

I agree with JW. That Jono is a bad person. I wouldn't dream of taking the piss if the boot was on the other foot. For anyone thinking of visiting Osprey this week, there is a height restriction of 6' 2''.

DM

[Jono Garton]

I Said It Was Falcon !!!

[Petrov]

So did i

[Jono]

It's a Falcon.. It's a Falcon.... Oh YES!!!! Thank you God, thank you!

[DM]

The Falcon/Viper had its first run out this week. It goes well in the rough but it's a bit thirsty on the gas. The console has been rewired with a system for each engine. Batteries and all electronics/wiring are above tube height so it should survive a good swamping.

[DM]

Twin Mariners have been serviced by Nick at Osprey, and have Ballistic S/S props fitted. Two 2man seat pods have been ordered from the factory to fill up the ballroom sized space abaft the helm console. It was used for teaching this weekend. Five up with full tanks and loads of kit, it managed 36knots top end and could take a full lock turn without the arse end skipping out. It gives a very dry ride but not for any boat travelling alongside as it throws an impressive bow wave to each side. Ask Ian and his crew

DM

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Jono

It's a Falcon.. It's a Falcon.... Oh YES!!!! Thank you God, thank you!

Should I change the title of the thread?

John

[DM]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Should I change the title of the thread?

Yes please, Mr. Kennet. Can you rename it 'Why I didn't fit a Steyr engine in my Osprey rib'.

DM

[John Kennett]

[jackeen]

Dave is that a cover or self righting thingy on the frame

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[DM]

Originally Posted by jackeen

self righting thingy on the frame

Yep, it's a gas filled balloon shaped thingy, set off by pull cord, designed to flip the boat back over. If Jonno's driving it'll be a gas filled balloon shaped thingy that flips it over in the first place.

DM

[The Jackeens]

Congrats Dave.

Nice looking boat.

missus