How rough do you like it?

BrAinZ · 15 July 2009, 22:11

We've only had our Rib for a couple of weeks now, so obviously well keen on getting out on it. (Ribeye S650 6.5m)

We went out last Sunday afternoon, and was quite surprised not to see too many other people out on the water.

Wondered whether it had anything to do with the fact that it was as windy as anything, and quite choppy out in the Solent. We are quite used to big waves on our Jetskis (please don't spit at me!!!), but being new to the Rib scene, took it really easy as we are still getting used to the handling of the boat.

Just wondered how rough it needs to be to put most people off.

I was trying to hold on for the biggest waves, but did snatch a quick video as we were off Cowes:

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codprawn · 15 July 2009, 22:46

Great video - isn't it amazing how the waves always look smaller on video or in photos?

You have inspired me now - for the first time ever I am uploading to youtube!!!

Downhilldai · 15 July 2009, 22:57

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Originally Posted by codprawn

...for the first time ever I am uploading to youtube!!!

Link?

codprawn · 15 July 2009, 22:59

Ok calm down - took longer than I thought!!!

Not brilliant quality but not too bad - taken with a Pentax Optio - good job it's waterproof!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8H62P3nCQ

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chewy · 15 July 2009, 22:59

I enjoy going out in the rough, haven't used the SR4 yet but on the Atlantics the boat will easily handle more than I can.

JSP · 15 July 2009, 23:03

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Ok calm down - took longer than I thought!!!

Not brilliant quality but not too bad - taken with a Pentax Optio - good job it's waterproof!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8H62P3nCQ

Looks good codders and BrAinz

chewy · 15 July 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Ok calm down - took longer than I thought!!!

Not brilliant quality but not too bad - taken with a Pentax Optio - good job it's waterproof!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8H62P3nCQ

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What make is that RIB, looks like it handles nicely.

neilda · 15 July 2009, 23:09

Nice vids.

Brainz - go easy out there, wear a kill cord and jacket!!

codprawn · 15 July 2009, 23:14

It was built by a very dodgy bloke in Guernsey which is a shame because its a stunning boat and I love it.

The hull is basically a Revenger with more beam and a fuller bow section - tubes are by Paul Tilley and are excellent.

500L in undefloor tanks helps stability quite a bit!!!

The ride is so soft it's amazing - even getting plenty of air the landings are so smooth. Don't want twins on it to upset the balance so hopefully a Verado 350 before too long.

chewy · 15 July 2009, 23:15

Ahh, dodgy in what way lol?

Downhilldai · 15 July 2009, 23:18

Good vid Codo.
Must have been taken a while ago - the toobs were blue.

codprawn · 15 July 2009, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Good vid Codo.
Must have been taken a while ago - the toobs were blue.

They look just as good now you cheeky git!!! TFR is great stuff!!!

Nos4r2 · 15 July 2009, 23:47

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Great video - isn't it amazing how the waves always look smaller on video or in photos?

The conditions are conveyed better with a handheld camera as in your vid-or this one of mine-though.
It looks almost flat calm on A-frame moounted cams.

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CJL · 16 July 2009, 00:18

Big wave?

Try this one

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Chris

Bigmuz7 · 16 July 2009, 06:26

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

The conditions are conveyed better with a handheld camera as in your vid-or this one of mine-though.
It looks almost flat calm on A-frame moounted cams.

I was gonna say .. the Cod boat looks helluva wet seing as its 8 meter and he was only doing 3 and a half knots

Tony · 16 July 2009, 08:57

I did Guernsey to the Solent on Monday morning. It was pretty rough near Alderney and towards the Needles got quite exciting!! I took some footage from my cam on the A Frame, but as you say it appears a bit flat. We did manage an average of 31 knots though....

JSP · 16 July 2009, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Tony

I did Guernsey to the Solent on Monday morning. It was pretty rough near Alderney and towards the Needles got quite exciting!! I took some footage from my cam on the A Frame, but as you say it appears a bit flat. We did manage an average of 31 knots though....

I mean Video

Tony · 16 July 2009, 12:29

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Originally Posted by JSP

I mean Video

soon...

JSP · 16 July 2009, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Tony

soon...

Was that said in a gritty cinema trailer voice?

Tony · 16 July 2009, 13:16

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Originally Posted by JSP

Was that said in a gritty cinema trailer voice?

hahhaha......
not really, just having my cheese roll first...

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