New (to me) Toy to play with

[two stroke mick]

My Dr 490 valiant will start to chine walk at speeds above 27/28 kn this can be very dangerous. The rib is more stable since I moved the console forward and installed a 52 lt fuel tank under the console.
Tsm

[69cmw]

I had a 4.8m Ribcraft with a 90HP 2 stroke Yamaha on it, swinging a 21p prop it was getting nearly 50mph, no chine walking at all .

[smallribber]

Took the rib out again today with just me on it. It is how you say somewhat lively. I got to 28 knots and backed off the throttle. It still had at least another 1000 rpm. This will be fun once I have got used to her. At slow speed however to do 5 knots into the tide makes her rather nose up. even with trim full down. On the plane she sits perfect


Dennis

[eze]

Nice purchase,


congrats on the 30th.


Looks like you will get 40 mph+ in right conditions.


I will be down in Heybridge basin area next season....happy to meet up for an outing if you up for it.

[smallribber]

I have now had a full season on this 4.5 m rib and am very pleased. For any other people wondering what size to buy I would comment as follows:

1) This size of boat is very easy to tow and manoeuvre around at home on your drive especially if it has a slight incline like mine does. Launching and recovering on my own is also very very easy and my slip is very tidal
2) The 60 hp on this 4.5 has loads of power and I would not actually want to go any faster. The top speed I attained one up was 37 knots GPS
3) It is legally on an unbraked trailer which is a very good thing when dunking the wheels at the slip. I am replacing the hubs and bearings now but total price is only £31 and I would expect those to last 3 years
4) It is big enough to handle reasonable seas and plenty of space for 1 person and OK for 2. Any more than 2 and it is too small in my book. I actually bought it to be predominantly used by me alone.
5) The amount of petrol you use on a typical day out is on the order of £25 -£30 which I feel is acceptable.

On the down side if you are in very heavy seas bigger would be better, Mind you looking at the round UK 4 m challenge I was wondering

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

I have always thought of front gardens of a waste of space in their traditional use.

You could pull that laurel tree out and widen the gates a bit - whole boatpark then...

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by willk

You could pull that laurel tree out and widen the gates a bit - whole boatpark then...

Certainly an option. I have managed to get a large piece of land not to far from me so that is also another option

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

I had a 4.8m Ribcraft with a 90HP 2 stroke Yamaha on it, swinging a 21p prop it was getting nearly 50mph, no chine walking at all .

Try a MAX Speed Run!!!... i.e.
..... Trimmed out till she does!

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

I have now had a full season on this 4.5 m rib and am very pleased. For any other people wondering what size to buy I would comment as follows:

1) This size of boat is very easy to tow and manoeuvre around at home on your drive especially if it has a slight incline like mine does. Launching and recovering on my own is also very very easy and my slip is very tidal
2) The 60 hp on this 4.5 has loads of power and I would not actually want to go any faster. The top speed I attained one up was 37 knots GPS
3) It is legally on an unbraked trailer which is a very good thing when dunking the wheels at the slip. I am replacing the hubs and bearings now but total price is only £31 and I would expect those to last 3 years
4) It is big enough to handle reasonable seas and plenty of space for 1 person and OK for 2. Any more than 2 and it is too small in my book. I actually bought it to be predominantly used by me alone.
5) The amount of petrol you use on a typical day out is on the order of £25 -£30 which I feel is acceptable.

On the down side if you are in very heavy seas bigger would be better, Mind you looking at the round UK 4 m challenge I was wondering

Plenty of plus points on that size RIG for sure..
..I had a Zodiac (SIB) about the same size and 100's of hours of fun...its only when you want to add more crew and push boundarys (safely)...and stretch your legs more that bigger Rigs come into their own...shame they also come with bigger running costs as well!
....Bang for Buck the smaller stuff does takes some beating!

[matt h]

Apart from when you strap an office chair on the back and a nob jockey substitute.!!

[69cmw]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Try a MAX Speed Run!!!... i.e.

..... Trimmed out till she does!

🤣🤣🤣 I did try that a few times, that’s why I know it was solid at 50mph and started to chine just after

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by matt h

Apart from when you strap an office chair on the back and a nob jockey substitute.!!

I always wished I had a video of that Matt!
..I don't think Michele EVER got over it!