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06 March 2012, 21:45
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Super looking rib - lot of work - nice one!
Taking it anywhere nice in the summer? 
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06 March 2012, 21:47
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Super looking rib - lot of work - nice one!
Taking it anywhere nice in the summer? |
 thats a hint if ever i seen one
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06 March 2012, 22:04
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Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucestershire
Boat name: Osprey
Make: Osprey Vipermax
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Would definately like to think we will get over your way for a pint at some point !
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06 March 2012, 22:05
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Make: Vipermax 5.8, SR4.7
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Tidy job Chris 
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06 March 2012, 23:24
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Town: Devon
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Length: 4m +
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Chris
Can you let me know what these ride and perform like please as i looked at a 6.5 vipermax with 175 on yesterday and looks were impressive, how safe a rib are they and do you know anyone selling a 585/6.5 one if they perform as well as they look.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Craig
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06 March 2012, 23:37
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Absolutely love it Chris, great work
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06 March 2012, 23:51
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i looked at a 6.5 vipermax with 175 on yesterday
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The one on ebay with the lounge sofa in the back?
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07 March 2012, 11:28
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Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucestershire
Boat name: Osprey
Make: Osprey Vipermax
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Engine: E-tec 300 G2
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Chris
Can you let me know what these ride and perform like please as i looked at a 6.5 vipermax with 175 on yesterday and looks were impressive, how safe a rib are they and do you know anyone selling a 585/6.5 one if they perform as well as they look.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi Butters, You only have to do a few searches on here to realise that Osprey are a highly respected brand and particularly the Vipermax. I'm now on my third having started with a plain Viper 5.25 then Vipermax 6.5 and now the 7.0 meter.
If you can get a 6.5 then that would be the best option they are superb boats and if they are set up right will give you years of pleasure. They are well built with all the hulls being built by one guy who really knows his stuff.
Regards the one on ebay, it looks ok, I would allow some extra money to get it up to scratch as it look a bit tired in certain places, the back seating is something that is more suited to family use and would not be my first choice however unless you are plannig lots of long distance trips in all weathers with 4 people on board when 4 Jockey seats would be preferable then I am sure it will be fine.
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07 March 2012, 16:13
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Looking very nice, like new 
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07 March 2012, 16:21
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Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucestershire
Boat name: Osprey
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07 March 2012, 18:18
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Country: UK - England
Town: New Milton
Boat name: Jianna
Make: Osprey
Length: 6m +
Engine: 200 E-TEC
MMSI: 235076954
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Another good boat brought back to life, good job
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07 March 2012, 19:44
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Town: Wild West
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Sure we'll think of Something!  Looking GOOOD mate
Got my Plymouth passport!
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07 March 2012, 20:20
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Country: UK - England
Town: brierley hill
Boat name: rocknrolla
Make: osprey
Length: 7m +
Engine: outboard
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Apart from a couple of minor jobs to be done over the next few days the refurb is complete.
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you av med a good job there son,nice bit of kit 
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07 March 2012, 20:32
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Whats the Alloy Wash Tub in Picture 2 mate?.... Tender??
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07 March 2012, 20:43
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: N Wales Chester
Boat name: Mr Smith
Make: Humber
Length: 6m +
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Looks a great job!!
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07 March 2012, 21:19
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Country: UK - England
Town: New Milton
Boat name: Jianna
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I was impressed with the readily available loo roll
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07 March 2012, 21:40
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Well Chris said it DID get a bit emotional
Nice job though eh?!
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09 March 2012, 09:05
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Country: Other
Town: Stanley, Falkland Is
Boat name: Seawolf
Make: Osprey Vipermax 5.8
Length: 5m +
Engine: Etec 150
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Looks good Chris
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23 November 2012, 21:47
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Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucestershire
Boat name: Osprey
Make: Osprey Vipermax
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Off we go again! After a seasons use some additional stuff needs doing so decided to get the engine off to sort out a binding tilt tube and at the same time get the hull up to Osprey for a clean up and to get the transom boxes properly fixed as my efforts last year have not stood the test of time!
Also replacing hinges, catches etc with good quality Protex ones as the old ones were not up to the job. Getting the tubes cleaned up a bit more and some diamond tread patches fitted. Probably fit a second battery and charging circuit. Getting some nice fishing rid holders made etc etc. hopefully back in the water end of December...
Engine ready for removal
Supported in a pallet ready to have the trim and tilt disassembled so new bushes can be fitted
Thankfully the engine bracket cam apart easily so new bushes fitted ready for reassembly
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24 November 2012, 18:33
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Town: Fareham
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Didn't Honda have a problem with their saddles/brackets breaking? I'd give the saddle castings and main components close inspection whilst you've got them in bits.
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