New set up !!

[tim2658]

Finally found a 150hp optimax to upgrade from my tohatsu 80hp, can't wait to see how she goes, made a few upgrades and changes on the way, removed console and pods and re glassed them in, re-gelled the deck and reinforced the transom, cleaned built in tank all new fuel lines and filters plus a full new rewire !! I bought this off the forum a few months ago and loved the ride and handling so thought I would upgrade her for the season, any ideas on what sort of speed she will do !!!

[A1an]

Depends on the prop but I'd be disappointed if it wasn't in the low 40s

What breed is the rib anyway?

[tim2658]

Hi it's a tohatsu 6.1, doing my bit of research I think it's a phantom hull !!

[Lee argyle]

That should fly, got to be in the 40's, tweak of the prop and trim....... enjoy!

[simon23]

I have a tohatsu one design with a mariner 125 hp 2 STROKE. Gps went weird at 40mph but felt like it was still picking up speed. Just a word to the wise I think it is only rated to take up to 120hp single or 2 70hp

[tim2658]

Yeah I read the spec of the boat that's why I re glassed everything and the transom and supports !! So should be ok, I hope !!

[simon23]

I put a new deck on mine and lifted the console 4"when i refitted it 18 months ago. I love mine

[tim2658]

I thought about lifting my console because I think they are a little low, maybe a job for the end of season !!

[tim2658]

First sea trail today and more than happy with it's performance, I had 100 litres of fuel on board plus 3 men and on the gps I had 58.3 mph and she took it so well !! So bring on the summer !!

[Hightower]

Tohatsu one design, aren't the Solent RIBs based on these?

Nice calm day to try out max performance today. Take her out on Sunday afternoon and see what shes like

[A1an]

Originally Posted by tim2658

First sea trail today and more than happy with it's performance, I had 100 litres of fuel on board plus 3 men and on the gps I had 58.3 mph and she took it so well !! So bring on the summer !!

Christ on a bike! That's 50knts by my calculations.

[Rogue Wave]

I used one of these 10 years ago and can confirm they are rapid. You should see 50 knots on a good day and 40 knot cruise not a problem.

The back end isn't very planted in High speed turns and tends to skip which can either be fun or worrying depending on you state of mind! Either way it's controllable. You also need to be aware of this when you fly the boat as it really does need a straight helm on landing to avoid a hook.

The hull was made by Porter Brothers (very well im my opinion) for Tohatsu also branded as Porters and i believe they moulded them for Solent.

Your'e gonna have a lot of Fun in that boat Tim

[Hightower]

Your old one Stu features in this little video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukBji01LQE

Sorry about the quality but was recorded using an old camcorder

[tim2658]

I agree stu she's a bit of an animal in the rough, I really need to change the seating because nearly 60mph on jockeys is no good !! I was really doing everything to hold on to her, but I've had and driven a lot of ribs and I can easily say she is the best handling and ride I've had !! I just need some ideas on seats that hold you in your position and don't look out of place !! Also great vid of your boat

[darklordhill]

Hi Tim
In one of your later posts you say this has a 175 ltr built in tank, Did you change it from the standard 160 ltr tank ?
I also sent you a pm but you may have missed it. I asked if you new what the fuel consumption was with this setup ?.
Lee

[whiskylee]

Tim I had a 150 opti on our phantom 20 and we had 63 mph GPS, this was with a 25pitch high five prop, the optimax was very fuel efficient for a V6 however expensive parts can fail especially direct injectors and the compressor etc. Have you got the smartcraft gauges hooked up ?