Exciting....new arrival on the way!

Razorbill RIBs · 09 January 2015, 12:39

This is going to be a long weekend.... this beautiful big beastie came off the boat yesterday and is currently sat on a flatbed for delivery to us on Monday

Huge thanks to Matt (martini) for helping us make this happen.... cant wait to get her here and get on with adding seating /coding.... Hope we can give her the home she deserves after all Matts hard work.... That build thread still rates as one of my all time favourite threads on here!

Not superstitious here (before anyone comments

) and to keep up our bird name theme, shes going to be known as 'Tystie'.... The Auk theme being obvious, the colour assisting the choice, and the fact that (rare for us) we have a breeding pair in Fishguard where she'll be moored

Mollers · 09 January 2015, 12:58

You haven't gone and bought that old nail?!!

Nasher · 09 January 2015, 14:22

Well done Dan.

And you've got a full build thread on here to cover every aspect of it.

Nasher.

Razorbill RIBs · 09 January 2015, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollers

You haven't gone and bought that old nail?!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

Well done Dan.

And you've got a full build thread on here to cover every aspect of it.

Nasher.

I know, and Matt has even more pics he's taken....will really assist with any work etc! Need to add 4 more seats (currently 8).... like the idea of a sculpted 4 person rear bench (Ribquest one is currently fav, have been talking with Dave).... we've found many people don't really get on with jockeys...a mix could be good!

matt h · 09 January 2015, 15:04

Looks superb. !! Nice one

nugent · 09 January 2015, 15:27

most definetly one of the best build threads ever

and what a cracking result of a vessel,, enjoy it Dan,

Ian M · 09 January 2015, 15:36

Lovely boat, I was lucky enough to have a good look when Matt came over for the Bournemouth Air Show, a few years ago. Hope all goes well for your new baby

SteveHall · 09 January 2015, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by nugent

most definetly one of the best build threads ever

Anyone got a link?

Razorbill RIBs · 09 January 2015, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveHall

Anyone got a link?

http://www.rib.net/forum/f16/project...8-a-23520.html

whisper · 09 January 2015, 17:54

Well done dude! Awesome RIB

Razorbill RIBs · 10 January 2015, 11:41

Thanks all...

Will update with additions /changes for coding etc....

Andre · 10 January 2015, 13:04

nice seats and console - good choice

not to mention the RIB

Razorbill RIBs · 10 January 2015, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre

nice seats and console - good choice

not to mention the RIB

just the man I need to talk to Andre! Can I order some matching vinyl from you Andre / or could you tell me supplier? Need to match up the rear bench..... Thanks! Dan

Andre · 10 January 2015, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorbill RIBs

just the man I need to talk to Andre! Can I order some matching vinyl from you Andre / or could you tell me supplier? Need to match up the rear bench..... Thanks! Dan

Hi Dan, sorry I missed you when you called. Your thread explains all

The fabric came from our Polish upholstery producer. Let me know how much you want and I will get you a price

Razorbill RIBs · 10 January 2015, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre

Hi Dan, sorry I missed you when you called. Your thread explains all

The fabric came from our Polish upholstery producer. Let me know how much you want and I will get you a price

Fab, thanks! I am correct that you don't offer a bench option? If you do, would be interested to see it /price, dims etc

Razorbill RIBs · 21 February 2015, 19:18

A quick update on the new boat.....after a few busy weeks in the workshop.

When we bought her I'd intended replacing the removeable deck sections which had suffered water ingress, but as we intend hanging onto the boat for a few years, decided to go for it and strip out the deck and rebuild

No turning back when I got this far

Razorbill RIBs · 21 February 2015, 19:29

After drawing a blank with a non wood deck alternative, went with Robbins super elite marine ply (25 yr guarantee, rnli spec)..... Dry fitted having replaced hardwood stringer packers, cleaned out hull /foam etc and coated in epoxy, 3 coats....

Razorbill RIBs · 21 February 2015, 19:36

Cold temps necessitated building an insulated / heated tent in the barn to ensure correct curing..... 4 coats on underside if sheets, 2 on top (clear), deck then mechanically fixed down ready for final top coats.....

Really handy being able to hang the outboards off the steel while we work!

Razorbill RIBs · 21 February 2015, 19:39

Always seems a shame to cover it up when it looks like this.... Allowed a full cure before the next two black epoxy coats (over screw heads etc).....

Razorbill RIBs · 21 February 2015, 19:44

A thorough scrub of the amine blush, then the final 2 black epoxy coats..... Powder coating ent off at this stage too.... Also had a result on ebay with a rear bench which with some mods will work perfectly with the boat / style and need to add seating for coding....