Exciting News from Osprey Ribs - Page 2

rocknrolla · 22 September 2013, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Nice one

What you need now is a poster boy to do some piccies, wave jumping 'n shit

can i av that job MIKE pls

ShinyShoe · 22 September 2013, 18:26

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Originally Posted by willk

Nah, Whisper's not actually going to be making the hulls

He does own a drill though

Silverfox · 22 September 2013, 18:28

This is great news, good luck to you all, I think your timing could be perfect.

kerny · 22 September 2013, 18:39

Good luck with your new venture guys.

PeterM · 22 September 2013, 19:44

AMAZING NEWS:-)

Good work all involved in the deal...Orange and grey ospreys all round!

Ps..I'll have shrunk version of Nigels please.....5m , side by side jockey seats, bench at back and an 80 yam..thanks!!!

Neil Harvey · 22 September 2013, 20:22

Congratulations guys, all the best with it.

I guess the dream has come true Alex!

Nick Hearne · 22 September 2013, 21:07

Good Luck with the new venture boys, look forward to seeing how you get on taking this big step

whisper · 22 September 2013, 21:12

Thanks for all the kind words

Just got back home after sorting out absolutely loads with Nigel and everything is moving at the speed of light....

I am absolutely made up with this fantastic opportunity and can't wait to place my own order for a Vipermax 6.5

I'll do a build thread so you lot can see it being built

It's great being partners with Nigel as he has such a wealth of business experience from the marine world inc overseeing £60m of new builds and £40m worth of refits, on top of this he has also been a superyacht Captain.

I'm looking forward to sharing a few beers with you guys and girls on the up coming cruises, but in the mean time......

Here's to the continuation of something special

Jizm · 22 September 2013, 21:16

Good luck with the business. Where are the southern premises going to be?

John Kennett · 22 September 2013, 21:22

Sounds like quite a project, congratulations!

Will you both be full time? Who've you got lined up to do the fitting out?

OSPREY RIBS · 22 September 2013, 21:41

Thanks John

Yes full time, will be bit of a shock after having a few months off. We have quite a busy time ahead !

Fit out will be completed by us to a high standard at our premises. Im used to detail and therefore the Ospreys will not be leaving the premises unless we would be happy to own them ourselves

Full address to follow but for now we can be contacted on

Office 01590 636363
Mobile 07793 823824

Chris Caton · 22 September 2013, 21:46

great news, well done to you all, especially Mike

Hightower · 22 September 2013, 22:50

Yes, lets not forget Mike

AJ. · 23 September 2013, 09:31

Wow I thought you had been quiet recently Alex!

Nigel as you know I think your boat looks great and have no doubt with both your skills and enthusiasm you will turn this into a successful venture. Wishing you both all the best in this exciting new chapter.

Downhilldai · 23 September 2013, 17:59

Best of luck with this.

Will the new company be a dealership for any particular brand of engine?

Ducie · 23 September 2013, 19:20

Wow, exciting news and times ahead. Congratulations. Wishing you all the very best in this new exciting venture. I will hopefully soon be putting in an order for a sweet 7.5 Vipermax. All the best guys.

PeterM · 23 September 2013, 20:09

I guess this means Whisper won't want to know about the sr I'm minutes away from buying?

Can I come visit when you're set up?

Need a tea boy?

Erin · 23 September 2013, 22:10

I'm really pleased to hear that the brand will be continuing and is in the hands of some proper ribbing enthusiasts just as Roy was. I'm positive you'll keep up the good reputation that Osprey has accrued over the years and also maintain the flexibility to allow custom orders and even bareboat sales for home fit out.

OSPREY RIBS · 23 September 2013, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Erin

and also maintain the flexibility to allow custom orders and even bareboat sales for home fit out.

Thanks again for the words of encouragement and yes we will be continuing and encouraging custom orders and self builds. What's more we will be on hand to offer help and advice with projects

Hightower · 23 September 2013, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Erin

I'm really pleased to hear that the brand will be continuing and is in the hands of some proper ribbing enthusiasts just as Roy was. I'm positive you'll keep up the good reputation that Osprey has accrued over the years and also maintain the flexibility to allow custom orders and even bareboat sales for home fit out.

I was wondering this also as it's so rare to find a good manufacturer of RIBs that will operate this way. So it's reassuring to see that Osprey will be supporting project builds and bare hull/tube bespoke purchases.