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Old 12 September 2004, 18:59   #1
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Has anyone got one of these in a rib ? If so pls could you contact me to give some feed back. (good or bad).

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Old 12 September 2004, 19:52   #2
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Has anyone got one of these in a rib ? If so pls could you contact me to give some feed back. (good or bad).

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mine is on order at the moment. it is due end nov/ dec. i'll let everyone know how she goes once it arrives.

just waiting boatless now
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Old 13 September 2004, 08:13   #3
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Old 13 September 2004, 17:43   #4
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Could you please tell us any info you have on these engines???

I see that Volvo, now have a 350hp going through a duoprop drive ......
that should the finaly nail in the coffin of the 315 yanmar/ bravo3x set up ! or should I say disaster !!!!!
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Old 13 September 2004, 20:43   #5
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Try the 315HP and Bravo 2X. OK so far.........

Oh - and if you are considering it, it is worth taking Jono up on the offer of the D3 discussion.

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Old 13 September 2004, 21:02   #6
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well, I will have to try and get hold of Jono, it seems he holds the keys to this issue.

Lets see what engine I end up with.
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Old 14 September 2004, 10:11   #7
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that should the finaly nail in the coffin of the 315 yanmar/ bravo3x set up
Possibly, although you would need those extra 35 horses to cart around the extra weight!!!

770kgs dry, They tried a pair in a Sunseeker 34 Hawk, and it almost sank the boat!
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Old 14 September 2004, 22:34   #8
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Possibly, although you would need those extra 35 horses to cart around the extra weight!!!

770kgs dry, They tried a pair in a Sunseeker 34 Hawk, and it almost sank the boat!
This is true an extra 200kg or so, is a lot of weight..... I think I would prefer the extra weight instead of a 5K bill for a new drive every 250hr though ....... 400hp would be nice
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Old 16 October 2004, 15:05   #9
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Has anyone got one of these in a rib ? If so pls could you contact me to give some feed back. (good or bad).

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i have a 7.4 mts rib with a volvo penta cad 32 170 hp supercharged and turbocharged diesel engin is fast and reliable although i am buying a new supercharger at £1.300 +vat. if you wish to talk to me tel 0114 2203577
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