New Flybridge 11M

Eugene Wixted · 18 May 2010, 15:31

Just thought I'd nip in ahead of Willk!

http://redbayboats.com/news-selected.php?id=134

willk · 18 May 2010, 15:44

Good man yerself Eugene!

I had a wee walk around her during construction. She's quite the rib. The access to the main cabin is now central from the Flybridge and the berths are more streamlined. The heads compartment is a single moulding, so much tidier.

Eugene Wixted · 18 May 2010, 16:00

Have you got the gig bringing her to Southhampton?

She'll need a steady hand that won't overrev her during the cruical running in period.

tonymac · 18 May 2010, 20:05

Just read the Corryvreckan log of the trip to Cowes. Boy am I jealous! Charles Stewart does a good job on the RYA courses. He was very welcoming and patient with me, my son and daughter as we did the Powerboat 2 in his lovely Redbay rib a few years ago. Couldn't believe that he would trust me with that! Sounds like a really good trip and shows just waht a Redbay can do.

I think I'll extend the white shed Wilik and see if I could get a Redbay in there!

I should be out around Bunniniver, Magheraroarty direction this weekend if you are about Wilik.

willk · 18 May 2010, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Eugene Wixted

Have you got the gig bringing her to Southhampton?

They frisk me when I leave the factory floor, for stuff like stainless fittings, copper wire and adhesive...

I think it'll be Charles again

willk · 18 May 2010, 20:15

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Originally Posted by tonymac

I should be out around Bunniniver, Magheraroarty direction this weekend if you are about Wilik.

Hmmm, working Saturday, no plans Sunday & there's talk about a run to Tory on Monday...

Dunno if me ribs working tho

, Redbay tomorrow, on spec. I'll know more tomorrow - can PM you.

sarahscottiedog · 18 May 2010, 22:47

Call me old fashioned but thats not a rib, Its a motor cruiser with a built in large fender

willk · 18 May 2010, 23:06

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Originally Posted by sarahscottiedog

Call me old fashioned but thats not a rib, Its a motor cruiser with a built in large fender

You're Old Fashioned.

That, is the only RIB that currently can be licensed to CAT 5 in the Republic of Ireland.

That, is one Bad Puppy. It flips the Bird to Targas

tonymac · 19 May 2010, 00:06

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Originally Posted by willk

You're Old Fashioned.

That, is the only RIB that currently can be licensed to CAT 5 in the Republic of Ireland.

That, is one Bad Puppy. It flips the Bird to Targas

Well said that man!!!

Poly · 19 May 2010, 01:00

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Originally Posted by sarahscottiedog

Call me old fashioned but thats not a rib, Its a motor cruiser with a built in large fender

And a RIB is? A speed boat with a built in small fender

BogMonster · 19 May 2010, 02:39

Massive and obvious design flaw. No frosted glass in the potty

Zippy · 19 May 2010, 08:48

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Originally Posted by sarahscottiedog

Call me old fashioned but thats not a rib, Its a motor cruiser with a built in large fender

owww. Sarah you should know by now! badmouth Redbay at your peril!! same goes for Osprey and the nations beloved Avon searider!!

Tony · 19 May 2010, 09:00

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Originally Posted by Zippy

owww. Sarah you should know by now! badmouth Redbay at your peril!! same goes for Osprey and the nations beloved Avon searider!!

hahahha..........................

HUMBER P4VWL · 19 May 2010, 09:10

"Flips the bird to targas." Is that in the same way a Subaru driver flips the bird to an Audi rs4? Ie he is still actually jealous he can't afford build quality and comfort with speed/handling.

I presume it's cheaper? If not...

V nice boat though for what it is.

Alan · 19 May 2010, 12:41

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Originally Posted by willk

You're Old Fashioned.

That, is the only RIB that currently can be licensed to CAT 5 in the Republic of Ireland.

That, is one Bad Puppy. It flips the Bird to Targas

Whats the indicative cost. GBP 200k? How does that compare with a Targa 33? I suspect the Targa will have similar seakeeping* and better accomodation. Don't get me wrong, I like the look of it, but should my lottery numbers come up, I'm not certain I'd choose one over a Targa or similar.

* For 90% of the potential sea states that it might operate in. The Redbay might have the edge in the remaining 10.

Andy Gee · 19 May 2010, 13:20

90% of the time its boring, its that other 10% thats exciting

Whilst I do like Redbays I'm not that keen on the Flybridge model. Now the new Corryvrekan...well

sarahscottiedog · 19 May 2010, 19:26

You have gotta be nuts, an ugly, un impresive rib / cabin cruiser or a Targa 33 for the same money, let me think about that for a nano second, o yeah, Targa, Targa, Targa, all day (and night) long.
AND it stops becoming a RIB the minute you put a cabin on it.

HUMBER P4VWL · 19 May 2010, 19:50

Agree, targa all day, night and even a weekend of comfort.

Stops being a rib when the tubes don't touch the water, as there is no longer any inherent stability over a normal boat at rest. you just have a long inflated fender, and some are so small they'd make no difference in rough weather.

Siochair · 19 May 2010, 20:12

There is also the new Paragon 31 that appears to provide just about the same performance in terms of speed but with only a single engine. I imagine that the weight savings of only one engine will make it quite good in the fuel consumption side too.

Tony · 19 May 2010, 20:23

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Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Agree, targa all day, night and even a weekend of comfort.

Stops being a rib when the tubes don't touch the water, as there is no longer any inherent stability over a normal boat at rest. you just have a long inflated fender, and some are so small they'd make no difference in rough weather.

???
A little behind the times aren't we?