Anyone have experience with Crompton Marine Ltd. (UK)

johndoe007 · 14 July 2012, 03:16

I have been doing a bit of research as the manufacturer of my hull (OTech) has gone under,

and found this:

"The hull has a unique deep-vee design that flattens to a delta conic planing curve at the transom and a series of concave spray chines that run the length of the boat. Together, they generate effects that give the RHIB an uncharacteristically dry ride and superior performance in the roughest seas. This innovative hull design was developed by Crompton Marine Ltd. (UK) after 18 years experience with RHIBs in hostile North Sea conditions. Licensed by Crompton and in conjunction with Sintes Fiberglass Designs, Otech has modified the series to incorporate a molded deck, a quick tube replacement system and the SCRIMP method of fiberglass construction."

I am just hoping to reach out to them as I own one of only three hulls to make it into civilian hands and hoped someone might know something about my hull.

Thanks to any and all!

johndoe007 · 14 July 2012, 03:24

Boatbuilding firm supplied 'uncatchable' boats to smugglers, court hears | Mail Online

Love it that they were playing both sides...

I think I should put another engine or 2 on mine...

red · 14 July 2012, 08:12

The boat and hull are superb, one characteristic of the planing flat is that when you are on the plane the boat is constantly falling off the plane to one side. This effects makes you correct the steering constantly and wears the steering.

Nos4r2 · 14 July 2012, 12:07

Yep, closed down and owners jailed. Company was sold off in bits by by HMRC.

paul tilley · 14 July 2012, 17:51

when were the owners jailed ?

Nos4r2 · 14 July 2012, 19:47

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Originally Posted by paul tilley

when were the owners jailed ?

Pass, thought they were jailed but I may be wrong.

The company was definitely sold off in bits by HMRC though.

johndoe007 · 17 July 2012, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by red

The boat and hull are superb, one characteristic of the planing flat is that when you are on the plane the boat is constantly falling off the plane to one side. This effects makes you correct the steering constantly and wears the steering.

So Red are you saying that Crompton fixed this in their hull design? Mine drives straight as an arrow at full throttle. Its just a little bit of a roller skate during high speed turns but you get used to it.

Low Flyer · 17 July 2012, 21:59

Drive it like you stole it and all will be OK!!!!

Chris · 18 July 2012, 19:32

Looks like the owner of Crompton is still floating around somewhere.

Fraudster fights to keep £2million - News - Ipswich Star

sax player · 18 July 2012, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by red

The boat and hull are superb, one characteristic of the planing flat is that when you are on the plane the boat is constantly falling off the plane to one side. This effects makes you correct the steering constantly and wears the steering.

I dont find that at all. I have a 2001 Crompton, at 43knts the boat is very stable, however that can be due to twin engine installation.
shaun

Orwell boy · 25 October 2019, 21:05

Had,nt read this story before until i spotted the below on find a fishing boat ,business oppurtunity anybody ?

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Bern Hanreck · 19 July 2021, 14:03

A 30 minute Radio 4 broadcast ( available for 12 months ) about some (depressing ) social history of Lowestoft ( first 8 minutes ) . The Crompton Legend ( & Myth ) part start at about 12 minutes .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000xz30