Parker Baltic 900 with 2 x 275hp Verado's

[qcamel]

I looked at that too but thought about a 60 mph open boat and an autopilot... It scared me so I cancelled it...

Bet its a pretty weird feeling..

Ollie

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by qcamel

I looked at that too but thought about a 60 mph open boat and an autopilot... It scared me so I cancelled it...

Bet its a pretty weird feeling..

Ollie

I would not use it either at anything over 36 knots, not because I would not trust it just the fact I would prefer a more hands on approach. It is however packed with safety features ie over I think 12 knots it turns 5deg every 10 secs or thereabouts until it puts you on the bearing you request/course on your plotter, so thereby not throwing your passengers out of the boat. Also I would not really use it unattended, certainly not in the Solent. Have been asked to trial it and give my opinions, quite handy for coming down the channel from Port Solent at 10 knots

[BogMonster]

Does it detect 200 floating containers

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by BogMonster

Does it detect 200 floating containers

I wish!!

[Andre]

Richard,

Have you seen the current issue. Good write up by Simon and only about the rib's performance . Good shots with only you on board.
Why didn't you send Simon the photo with the "bikini clad girls " on board

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by Andre

Richard,

Have you seen the current issue.
Why didn't you send Simon the photo with the "bikini clad girls " on board

Nice one Richard!

Personally I think a photo of a 'bikini-clad Andre' on board would be a sell-out

Kathleen

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by Andre

Richard,

Have you seen the current issue. Good write up by Simon and only about the rib's performance . Good shots with only you on board.
Why didn't you send Simon the photo with the "bikini clad girls " on board

Cool, will have to try and get hold of a copy.

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Nice one Richard!

Personally I think a photo of a 'bikini-clad Andre' on board would be a sell-out

Kathleen

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!! Hey perhaps in the FUNDRAISING AUCTION!!!! hmmmmm maybe not, ok perhaps for Andre to keep his clothes on!!, although Andre in a Bikini would be quite funny perhaps a picture with Hightower!!!

[Andre]

Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!! Hey perhaps in the FUNDRAISING AUCTION!!!! hmmmmm maybe not, ok perhaps for Andre to keep his clothes on!!, although Andre in a Bikini would be quite funny perhaps a picture with Hightower!!!

NO CHANCE, NOT A CHANCE

[Andre]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Nice one Richard!

Personally I think a photo of a 'bikini-clad Andre' on board would be a sell-out

Kathleen

Can't think of anybody wanting such a picture. Anyway I look best in my drysuit not in a "bikini clad birthday suit"

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by Andre

Can't think of anybody wanting such a picture. Anyway I look best in my drysuit not in a "bikini clad birthday suit"

Well if you're sporting a bikini under the drysuit tomorrow, it's gotta be green

With a Parker Logo strategically placed

Kathleen

[Andre]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Well if you're sporting a bikini under the drysuit tomorrow, it's gotta be green

With a Parker Logo strategically placed

Kathleen

The only thing GREEN I have to wear are a pair of GREEN wellies. I don't thing they will suit my red Musto jacket

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!! Hey perhaps in the FUNDRAISING AUCTION!!!! hmmmmm maybe not, ok perhaps for Andre to keep his clothes on!!, although Andre in a Bikini would be quite funny perhaps a picture with Hightower!!!

Yeh, go for it! I'm up foor that one.

After all it's all for charity

Now who's go a 50" HH cup Bikini

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by Hightower

Yeh, go for it! I'm up foor that one.

After all it's all for charity

Now who's go a 50" HH cup Bikini

This could be BIG

Go on Andre. For Charity!!!

Kathleen & Paul

[Nauti Buoy]

Had her coding today and passed with ease. so she is now coded for 12 to Cat 3, 20 mile day & night, with restriction which is fair weather at night.

We did the stability test with 21 people on board, thank you to Sunsail and Port Solent Marina, only used so many because that is the amount who turned up so the surveyor said eeveryone might as well get on.

Also the weight is 3400kg without fuel & kit, not the 2700kg that Drivers Wharf crane claimed it to be. (and no it is not full of water) I did argue the toss with the crane guy at Port Solent as to the accuracy of their crane, so he went to the office and produced the calibration certificate showing it was done last week.

Good job because she is chartered this weekend both days

The weed is no longer on the rib, blasted that off today, my Versadock should be arriving later this week and installed on Monday.

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

Good job because she is chartered this weekend both days

Richard,

We'll keep an eye out for you as we will be in the Western Solent and beyond on Saturday.

Nick.

[ollyit]

Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

Had her coding today and passed with ease. so she is now coded for 12 to Cat 3, 20 mile day & night, with restriction which is fair weather at night.

We did the stability test with 21 people on board, thank you to Sunsail and Port Solent Marina, only used so many because that is the amount who turned up so the surveyor said eeveryone might as well get on.

Also the weight is 3400kg without fuel & kit, not the 2700kg that Drivers Wharf crane claimed it to be. (and no it is not full of water) I did argue the toss with the crane guy at Port Solent as to the accuracy of their crane, so he went to the office and produced the calibration certificate showing it was done last week.

Good job because she is chartered this weekend both days

The weed is no longer on the rib, blasted that off today, my Versadock should be arriving later this week and installed on Monday.

feckin handsome boat

[Tim M]

Good stuff Richard

[Tim M]

How much did it cost to get the boat weighed?

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by Tim M

How much did it cost to get the boat weighed?

£125 for the lift, power wash down and hold out of the water for an hour for the survey.