finally joined the rib-clan

FreeTrader · 21 February 2006, 18:10

Dear all,

A while a go I posted on here for advice about getting a rib, and this week, the dream becomes reality.

I did lots of leg work, and with a £30k budget realised I'd have to make loads of compromises. I narrowed it down to a quality, deep V, single-engined, min. 7.5m boat.

After bidding on Mark Wildey's Jellignite (but losing by a whisker), I was hooked on Scorpion, and so will be the proud owner of this, some time this week:

http://www.lymingtonmarinesales.co.u...08.5%20517.htm

Just wanted to thank everyone for their advice - feel pretty confident that Quick Exit will get us out most kinds of trouble.

Alan · 21 February 2006, 18:17

Good choice, looks like a very clean Scorp.
Marks boat went for a steal I think on ebay. I did carefully consider the cost of getting her shipped to Canada!

pop · 21 February 2006, 18:20

this is a great rib i have the inboard one she will take on anything . hope you have as much fun on yours .

Roy Smith · 21 February 2006, 18:24

Well done you wont be disapointed

codprawn · 21 February 2006, 19:46

Looks great - all right the boat may be a bit older but who cares - the engine is almost new!!! Good choice.

Bigmuz7 · 21 February 2006, 20:22

Better get out in a force 6, run before the wind, and take some 'big air' woooooooo hoooooooo....... its what its all about. No roller coaster like it.. lol, plenty of practice first ofcourse!!

Richard B · 21 February 2006, 23:29

Congratulations on your new RIB... and your impeccable taste

Tim M · 22 February 2006, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

Looks great - all right the boat may be a bit older but who cares - the engine is almost new!!! Good choice.

I wouldn't call a 97 boat particularly old......

codprawn · 22 February 2006, 03:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

I wouldn't call a 97 boat particularly old......

Neither would I which is why I said "a bit"!!!

Richard B · 22 February 2006, 07:48

Particularly good year for Scorpions was '97

FreeTrader, what hull number is yours?

Alan · 22 February 2006, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

Looks great - all right the boat may be a bit older but who cares - the engine is almost new!!! Good choice.

Too right Codders, just think, you could have splashed out 20kish and had a boat right away and such a boat too. Rather than setting the record for the longest gestation period of any rib. Ever!

Richard's right 97 was a good year and 7 is his lucky number As a 8.5m I would say it would be an early hull number? Right?