Leisure BananaShark on the water!

[Cookee]

Nick - The upholstery isn't done yet but I'll get some photos done of the dash as soon as I can (might be the New Year though)

Brian - Yes that is the plan and it is on the list of things to do as well!

We will continue to develop the boat through the winter and spring with regular updates so please be patient with us - thank you!

[bogib]

Congratulations Cookee and Kitten great looking boat and in many ways different from others, surely would like to have test drive.

Email me price when you have available.

Again stunning looking boat

Bogi

[The Jackeens]

Great to see Kitten at the helm too Cooks.

What great satisfaction you must all feel to have built that beautiful boat from scratch.

Magic.

Us

[kitten]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I likethe twin screens

And they work, note the hats are still on at best part of 40mph.
Nice to know people like the look, some times it's a bit like working in a vacuum with only people you know well (who tend to be nice to you and be positive all the time) commenting on the build.

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Cookee

Good actually - although some stepped hulls are prone to flipping although our experience of the behaviour of the race boat is that it can spin out if pushed very hard (don't forget the race hull is considerably lighter and with less skeg / gearbox in the water). Despite some overenthusiastic helm work from yours truly in the heat of an offshore race or 2 we have never even come close to rolling / flipping it - ever!

It would be foolish to say anything is foolproof so I won't - but if you are cack handed or even really pushing the boat hard the worst that we have experienced is spinning out and coming to a stop, and that is in race conditions!


Keep the questions coming and I'll answer them the best I can!

Ok I will - at last some detailed answers - love it!!!

Have you tried a transom jack on it or the race boat? Do they make things a bit dicier in the handling dept?

The RIB I am having built is more leisure orientated but it will be my first - my next one who knows - I do tend to take everything I do to extremes!!!

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Ok I will - at last some detailed answers - love it!!!

Have you tried a transom jack on it or the race boat? Do they make things a bit dicier in the handling dept?

The RIB I am having built is more leisure orientated but it will be my first - my next one who knows - I do tend to take everything I do to extremes!!!

We have used a jack from day 1 in the race boat, the leisure boat will probably not get one unless we want to do some engine height testing -

I really believe that they are at best a waste of money on a leisure boat, and at worst a very easy way of blowing up your moter or crashing! To get any benefit you really need a low water pickup on the gearbox or a transom pickup

As far as handling is concerned they can be dodgy to say the least! Raised up they decrease drag from the gearbox but also reduce the amount of stability both in corners and in a straight line. If the engine is raised too high a boat can swop ends all of a sudden whilst going in a straight line - also cornering grip is reduced greatly, and conventional v's or stepped hulls will spin out and or hook and eject thier occupants! - the only benefit is straight line speed, and with the right prop and gearbox we are talking 5 mph at most with a 5" or 6" lifter.

Lastly if you are getting a lifter use it in the car park only if you have no experience of them, and go and see Neil Holmes and get some tuition on driving race / high performance boats.

Hope that helps,

[Ian Austin]

Originally Posted by kitten

And they work, note the hats are still on at best part of 40mph.
Nice to know people like the look, some times it's a bit like working in a vacuum with only people you know well (who tend to be nice to you and be positive all the time) commenting on the build.

Kitten
OK then it's no Pacific, but it will do

[kitten]

Originally Posted by Ian Austin

Kitten
OK then it's no Pacific, but it will do

You fitted that light weight racing hatch yet????

[Ian Austin]

Originally Posted by kitten

You fitted that light weight racing hatch yet????

Kitten
Not yet crane is out of actoin

Are you going to be in Exmouth Boxing day

Ian

[Jonny Fuller]

Originally Posted by Cookee

the only benefit is straight line speed

Not sure I agree with that totally.

There's evidence that assuming you have the apropriate right propeller type, raising the motor when running in a chop, particularly a head sea, it's advantageous, due to the 'thrust line' being raised, thus the nose will stay put without the need for the inefficiancies of a loaded bow tank, or over triming in.

Of course, all this is only really relevent for high performance/racing.

Speaking of high performance, have you concidered visiting our 'friendly' performance website at www.boatmad.com

[Cookee]

Fair enough Jon - no arguments from me on that one

[Bilge Rat]

Cookee

The new boat looks awsome mate, when can i buy one and how much is it gona cost me, and will you do me a part ex

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by Bilge Rat

Cookee

The new boat looks awsome mate, when can i buy one and how much is it gona cost me, and will you do me a part ex

Thank you, you will be able to buy one direct from us, but not untill the CE stuff is all done, and like all good things it won't be cheap but we believe fantastically good value for money! Probably not in a position to do you much of a part ex but it depends on the price!

[kitten]

Are you going to be in Exmouth Boxing day

Ian [/QUOTE]
Nope, will still be eating turkey

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Cookee

As far as handling is concerned they can be dodgy to say the least! Raised up they decrease drag from the gearbox but also reduce the amount of stability both in corners and in a straight line. If the engine is raised too high a boat can swop ends all of a sudden whilst going in a straight line - also cornering grip is reduced greatly, and conventional v's or stepped hulls will spin out and or hook and eject thier occupants! - the only benefit is straight line speed, and with the right prop and gearbox we are talking 5 mph at most with a 5" or 6" lifter.

Lastly if you are getting a lifter use it in the car park only if you have no experience of them, and go and see Neil Holmes and get some tuition on driving race / high performance boats.

Hope that helps,

GULP!!!!

[The Garfish]

Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Not sure I agree with that totally.

There's evidence that......

wel whers de evvidense den yew smely pirsun. whers de fkin prewf.

fuk mee, yew wownt gett a jobb wiv SCI myammi wiv staytmunts lyke dat.

Originally Posted by codprawn

I do tend to take everything I do to extremes!!!

gArf

[osprey__viper]

Great lookin boat does it fit on the back of the FL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Martin

[kitten]

Nick, some details.
1 GPS set into the glove box lid and VHF handset on the passenger side and the controls for the remote spotlight

2 smartcraft stuff and the new all singing all dancing colour display, removable wheel, indicater type trim switch, adjustable helm and carling switches.

3 bling

4 Setback bracket made from 12mm ali angle, ski eyes on the back of the a
frame mounting plates and loops for lifting in front, fuel filler outside the passenger area.

5 top of a frame with all the bits

[Alan]

Does the GPS feed data to the colour smartcraft unit to enable the driver to navigate? e.g. course to steer, compass, rolling road etc. Otherwise how do you see the GPS info at speed if its in front of the passenger?

Very stylish though!

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by kitten

Nick, some details.
1 GPS set into the glove box lid and VHF handset on the passenger side and the controls for the remote spotlight

2 smartcraft stuff and the new all singing all dancing colour display, removable wheel, indicater type trim switch, adjustable helm and carling switches.

3 bling

4 Setback bracket made from 12mm ali angle, ski eyes on the back of the a
frame mounting plates and loops for lifting in front, fuel filler outside the passenger area.

5 top of a frame with all the bits

Boys it just keeps getting better & better, the attention to detail, styling & finish just look great!!
Keep the photos coming!
Happy Christmas
Nick