Charlie Brown reaches the Solent

Zippy · 28 July 2007, 10:29

Ever since i started sailing in the solent when 8 i have always wanted a rib! when i got a bit older i was moor picky with my wish list. However funding was always a problem!

Three years ago i bought my first starter rib. Zippy, the Black BWM that tought me so much and gave me huge fun.

As my means increased i bought Martins Coastline (remedy) which was a fantastic boat and really made me appreciate the abilities of ribs in bad weather.

All this time however, what i really wanted was a Scorpion! now i know some people will say there are better boats out there but in my view, the are the best compromise between performance and looks.

so here it is!!

We were planning to bring it back by water yesterday from Poole but in the end decided to bring it back by road.

Many thanks to Richard for transport and help yesterday. i owe you several pints and some grub!!

Hightower · 28 July 2007, 10:41

Yep, you sure have come a long way since the BWM. I like your latest choice too. Don't be worried about others opinions as the Scorpion is a very fine RIB but buying anything will always be a compromise. Hopfully you should have many years of trouble free enjoyment with her, I guess trips to the Channel Islands and France are on now?

First class mate

Zippy · 28 July 2007, 10:48

Hi Andy,

Channel Islands trips are planned for sure!

went out last night and the ride never fails to amaze me! 45 kts over the red jet wake and it hardly moved!

i was a little surprised i was pulling max revs of 5130 so think some prop changes are required!

Tony · 28 July 2007, 10:55

Great looking Rib!!!!!

Welcome to the Scorpion Fan Club.....

Look forward to seeing you in "sunny" Guernsey

Tony

Hightower · 28 July 2007, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippy

Hi Andy,

i was a little surprised i was pulling max revs of 5130 so think some prop changes are required!

So what is max revs for a 225 Opti then?

Zippy · 28 July 2007, 11:00

i believe its 5750

Nauti Buoy · 28 July 2007, 11:44

You are most welcome mate, it was a pleasure.

Couple of extra shots

1 - Look mate you drop it and you're dead

2 - What a shiny hull
3 - Proper cheesy grins of excitement

4 - WOO HOO she's in the water

5 - Check out that grin, still beaming from ear to ear, one proud owner

Well done mate

hope you have lots of fun, just as much as you did on Remedy.

simmons0 · 28 July 2007, 12:18

Looks fantastic mate!

benc · 28 July 2007, 21:17

Certainly a nice bit of kit! went well on Friday night - shame about the weather

Hope to see you out again sometime soon!

Roy Smith · 28 July 2007, 22:26

Good luck with the new boat
I know you will love it, If you are thinking of a cross channel cruise, pm me as i have missed most of the trips this year due to work commitments and would love to do a dash

BigFella · 29 July 2007, 10:54

Now that is one fine looking craft

I hope you will both be very happy together

Carl · 29 July 2007, 10:55

well done mate,i know dingys cost alot of money ( an arm and a leg) but is it really worth both of gwens hands

post 7 pic 3

Zippy · 29 July 2007, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl

well done mate,i know dingys cost alot of money ( an arm and a leg) but is it really worth both of gwens hands

post 7 pic 3

i was hoping no one would see that!!! the leg is coming off to fill it with fuel next time!