Anyone else had the pleasure of helming one of these boats? Would be really interested to hear your comments? As far as I am aware there is only one Lynx 24 in the UK ( http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F217115 ) and I had the pleasure of helming it a few weeks ago..... Absolutely Awesome ... Being a true fan of Osprey RIBS in general and the owner of a Vipermax 7.5 I was not disapointed. A True offshore racer and far more responsive than the Vipermax. Cant quite understand the pricing of the above quoted RIB Seems remarkably cheap given that Brugge Marine are selling a 2002 Lynx 26 for 65,000 Euro .... and no I am not the seller of this RIB or commercially invollved with it in any way (Pure coincidence that I happened to helm it at some sort of Osprey Convention a few weeks ago at Anglesey) but would be interested to hear from anyone who has driven a Lynx 24, 26 or 28 and there comments and views on the difference between the different sizes of Lynx and comparison with the Vipermax.
Have attached a few pics from the gathering a few weeks ago ... and for thos of you that recognise Mike at the Helm .... He is not an associate or involved with this RIB either .... Just Jumped at the oppurtunity to have a play on it, same as myself :-)
Just noticed the input regarding the Lynx 24 - the owner of the boat invited me to try it as well that weekend, because I am ashamed to say that I have never driven a Lynx before! Suffice to say I thought it was absolutely fabulous, very responsive to the helm, phenominal ride quality and to coin a phrase 'the ultimate driving machine'! I have a friend who owns a Lynx 26 in Ireland and am going to try it (with his permission) at the earliest opportunity. It seems to me that if you want a very fast off-shore boat this is the way to go. It may not be quite as practical as the Vipermax but the grin-factor is 10 out of 10.
Had a few pm replies about this. It seems the Lynx is at its happiest when it is at full throttle on top of the waves and very good at what it was built for but is not for the feint hearted. After my experience, I think my problem was that I wasnt quite brave enough to drive it quite as hard as maybe needed. The general feedback seems to be if your unsure on this boat and feel like backing off on the throttle ... do the opposite and INCREASE it .... Love to hear more comments.
Had a few pm replies about this. It seems the Lynx is at its happiest when it is at full throttle on top of the waves and very good at what it was built for but is not for the feint hearted.
Mick
Thats the only proper way to experiance a lynx, Mick
Full throttle when others are going back to the harbor doing...
as a point of interest what is the difference between a vector / osprey xr24 and a lynx hull ,i can see from the photos that the bow lockers / hardnose are different but is the hull shape any different ?
MonoMicky
I saw this rib cruising with a couple of other nice ribs over at Moelfre on Anglesey 3 weeks ago. It must have been you!
Everybody on my rib agreed that it looked very stealthy and absolutely awesome!
Yes .. that will have been us ... Quite a few Ospreys of different breeds out that day ... but only 3 of us went past Moelfre and all the way round the Island .... Hit some "Fun" Water out towards the Skerries and North Stack and have to say was impressed with the Lynx (Smaller than my Vipermax but couldnt get it off my tail in the rough )
Few pics here of the trip ... Mines the Blue One
Hi Mono, thanks for the thread, we had a great day and even got a bit of sunshine! Although when we got to the Skerries it all got a bit rough but was good to see you finally getting some air under that vmax. I would like to thank you,Mike and Roy for your opinions re the Lynx, it`s really some boat and at least now I don`t think it`s just me! Jan thinks I was mad to buy it in the first place but you know me I always try to do me homework.
Deciding wether to sell the Vmax or the Lynx has been a tough one, I can`t keep both so one of them has to go and I can`t get 8 seated behind the console on the Lynx, but then again do I really care? but I can`t stop thinking about getting hold of a couple of Ullmans for it It`s up for sale but I`m still not sure.
Regds
Hi Mono, thanks for the thread, we had a great day and even got a bit of sunshine! Although when we got to the Skerries it all got a bit rough but was good to see you finally getting some air under that vmax. I would like to thank you,Mike and Roy for your opinions re the Lynx, it`s really some boat and at least now I don`t think it`s just me! Jan thinks I was mad to buy it in the first place but you know me I always try to do me homework.
Deciding wether to sell the Vmax or the Lynx has been a tough one, I can`t keep both so one of them has to go and I can`t get 8 seated behind the console on the Lynx, but then again do I really care? but I can`t stop thinking about getting hold of a couple of Ullmans for it It`s up for sale but I`m still not sure.
Regds
A Very tough decision I am sure ... I certainly loved the ride on the Lynx .. and thanks once again! I am sure given your circumstances you are selling the right boat (dont think your family and kids would appreciate 60mph, 6ft out of the water and in a force 6 wind ...)... but then again ... I am sure you will regret it when she's gone (Even if the wife doesnt) .... boys and their toys!!! .... lol
.... Love to hear more comments.
(Even if the wife doesnt) .... boys and their toys!!! .... lol 
