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23 September 2013, 22:53
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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.
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23 September 2013, 23:56
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Osprey ribs
Fantastic news about one of the best rib manufacturers, but, hey, l'm biased, would'nt own anything else, congratulations, and good luck with an exciting future !!
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24 September 2013, 08:47
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All the very best for the new venture and hope all goes well.
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24 September 2013, 13:18
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Will the new company be a dealership for any particular brand of engine?
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Any outboard dealerships on the horizon?
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24 September 2013, 13:28
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Any outboard dealerships on the horizon?
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Sorry for delay in getting back to you - been a bit of rush the last 72 hours 
Were talking to a number of companies but nothing definite, however the great thing with Osprey is you can have what you want........within reason
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24 September 2013, 15:30
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Is the Falcon 8.2 along same lines as Vipermax, or does it handle very differently? Says its similar, guess the question is what are the differences? The 8.2 with twin 200's would be very cool Any specs/configs available to have a look at?
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24 September 2013, 17:09
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is the falcon 8.2 along same lines as vipermax, or does it handle very differently? Says its similar, guess the question is what are the differences? The 8.2 with twin 200's would be very cool Any specs/configs available to have a look at? |
GO ALEX!! 
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24 September 2013, 17:31
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Nigel's going to give you some info in a bit, I've seen the mould and it's absolutely awesome
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24 September 2013, 18:44
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Is the Falcon 8.2 along same lines as Vipermax, or does it handle very differently? Says its similar, guess the question is what are the differences? The 8.2 with twin 200's would be very cool Any specs/configs available to have a look at? |
It is similar but the Falcon is a lot wider, not really suitable as a leisure boat tbh, significantly heavier construction than the already beefy vipermax. Usually fitted with bolt on tubes
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24 September 2013, 18:46
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It is similar but the Falcon is a lot wider, not really suitable as a leisure boat tbh, significantly heavier construction than the already beefy vipermax. Usually fitted with bolt on tubes
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I was wondering where you were Hiding 
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24 September 2013, 19:16
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It is similar but the Falcon is a lot wider, not really suitable as a leisure boat tbh
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Why is that then?
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24 September 2013, 19:35
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Gotchi.. Shush!! Know your place...! 
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24 September 2013, 19:59
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Why is that then?
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I thought long about that Boss. The willkomputer has deduced that it is because the Falcon is bigger and more bad-assed than his Vipermax...
...aka size-envy, Boss.
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24 September 2013, 20:06
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I thought long about that Boss. The willkomputer has deduced that it is because the Falcon is bigger and more bad-assed than his Vipermax...
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I make you right Wilk.....but you don't half sound like that little Guy off Fantasy Island!
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24 September 2013, 20:08
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Was it the Falcon that the Marines went to St Kilda in about 20 years ago?
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24 September 2013, 20:13
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I make you right Wilk.....but you don't half sound like that little Guy off Fantasy Island! |
Baas, Baas, de plane!
FYI, It's important to establish who's in charge here. The ringleader in any busted gang gets a longer sentence. Same idea 
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24 September 2013, 20:20
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Quote:
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I make you right Wilk.....but you don't half sound like that little Guy off Fantasy Island! |
I think hiz name is Nik Nak Looey: 
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24 September 2013, 20:22
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Tattoo to you two.
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24 September 2013, 20:55
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I just want to see the new boat...the whispermax......:-)
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24 September 2013, 21:01
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Quote:
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It is similar but the Falcon is a lot wider, not really suitable as a leisure boat tbh, significantly heavier construction than the already beefy vipermax. Usually fitted with bolt on tubes
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The falcon has glued tubes, it was bolt on in the very early days but the tube carriers were updated and the tubes raised and now the tubes are glued on.
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