Parker Baltic 900 with 2 x 275hp Verado's

Nauti Buoy · 02 September 2006, 18:40

Well after much deliberation over which rib to buy, I have today placed an order with Andre for a Parker Baltic 900 with twin 275hp Verado's.

Set up will be 8 winged back jockeys behind the consul, front seat integrated into the consul, with huge raised sun pad area in the bow, with storage beneath. (keep the misses happy)

A-Frame with Wakeboard towing point and liferings, with echomax on top, 2 x 220 litre stainless fuel tanks under the deck.

Electronics wise, will have the Smartcraft 5000 system, Garmin 2010c Chart Plotter and Icom 421 VHF.

Will post some photo's when I have some through.

Andy Moore · 02 September 2006, 19:04

That is a serious bit of kit. What are they claiming it will do, top whack?

Nauti Buoy · 02 September 2006, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

That is a serious bit of kit. What are they claiming it will do, top whack?

We reckon somewhere around the 65 knott mark, will have to find our once she arrives and run in of course.

Tim M · 02 September 2006, 19:58

That's a serious Rib! Love the shape from the photos I've seen. Are you getting it in the grey/black colour scheme? Very nice

Nauti Buoy · 02 September 2006, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Tim M

That's a serious Rib! Love the shape from the photos I've seen. Are you getting it in the grey/black colour scheme? Very nice

No I am going for the same colour scheme I had on my Ribcraft, Yellow Hull & Tubes with Black Patches on the tubes and Yellow & Black Jockeys. The Yellow is not the really lary yellow.

Hightower · 02 September 2006, 21:50

Bloody Hull.....You won't get many Yachts to the Loch with that beasty at the dump.

Congrats.....Have you sold the Ribcraft, Richard?

Biggles · 02 September 2006, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Congrats.....Have you sold the Ribcraft, Richard?

Yeh its mine now. Just needs a good run now.

See you out on the Brinny Hightower.

Nauti Buoy · 02 September 2006, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Bloody Hull.....You won't get many Yachts to the Loch with that beasty at the dump.

Congrats.....Have you sold the Ribcraft, Richard?

Thank you, "dump"

you referring to Port Solent

yes can't wait. Yes I have sold the Ribcraft, bought it only as a stop gap till I decided what I wanted to go to next, was a superb rib.

Bigmuz7 · 02 September 2006, 21:58

Not my place to say or judge, but having one half of your engine set up, ooooh thats gonna hurt in gas. Hey I wish it was my boat

Millermob · 02 September 2006, 23:45

Nice one Richard, that'll be one nice rib. When do you take delivery?

Freddie

codprawn · 02 September 2006, 23:59

Can't wait to see the pics. Should be awesome.

There are a few big advantages to a sunbed area in the bow that not everyone realises - much large area for the tubes to be attached to and massive increase of bouyancy - both very handy if you stuff it!!!

Nauti Buoy · 03 September 2006, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Millermob

Nice one Richard, that'll be one nice rib. When do you take delivery?

Freddie

About 5 weeks time, collecting it from Calais and bringing it back across.

qcamel · 03 September 2006, 08:31

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

We reckon somewhere around the 65 knott mark, will have to find our once she arrives and run in of course.

One of the great things about these engines is that they are pre run in, fast out of the box..

Ollie

Hightower · 03 September 2006, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Yeh its mine now. Just needs a good run now.

See you out on the Brinny Hightower.

Well a congratulations to you as well Nick. You'll enjoy the Yellow peril, certainly people see you comming.

Phil Chitty · 03 September 2006, 11:35

Ahhh, now I understand Andre!!!

Congrats on the RIB Nauti Bouy.

A fine choice!

Looking forward to the photos.

Andre · 04 September 2006, 08:44

We are delighted that Richard has selected our Parker 900Baltic. It is no doubt one of the best 9 mtr hulls available on the market today.
I now understand why Richard enjoyed 12 rides on our 9 mtr Parker Baltic at Ribex. He even crewed for me on the last ride. If I had known he was in the market for such big rib I would have even taken him out on a special trip and given him the helm

. Just shows how important it is at boat shows on the water to give as many rides as it is possible cos you just never know

We will be sending Richard photos of the manufacturing progress and no doubt he will be wanting to share these with fellow members

bogib · 04 September 2006, 20:02

Congratulations Richard, good decission

Bogi

searafting.no · 04 September 2006, 20:07

Sorry to tell but the verado engines have a lot of problems here in Norway, i know of 3-4 broken compressors, 3-4 broken gear cases and 1 engine that keeps stopping, the dealer cant find any fault with the enginens as it seems to start after 2-3 hours and operates normal for 10-20 hours before it stops.

It's a shame beacause it's a fantastic engine and yes i have a 250 Verado my self, no problems yet but its only been operated for 15 hours

Actionboat.dk · 05 September 2006, 09:57

[QUOTE=searafting.no] Sorry to tell but the verado engines have a lot of problems here in Norway, i know of 3-4 broken compressors, 3-4 broken gear cases

your Norwaygan understand to smash engine

haven't heard about the compressors.? will ask Vidar.

We have 7 charter boats running here in DK. and no bigger problems.
I have 3 with twin verado's. aboat 438hour, 287hour, 36hour

1 engine that keeps stopping, the dealer cant find any fault with the enginens as it seems to start after 2-3 hours and operates normal for 10-20 hours before it stops.

Tell him to call/mail me. I think I know what wrong..

BR Jan

Vildarib · 07 September 2006, 21:06

Bought the 900 RS in june with 2x275 Verado. Nice boat but dissapointed with the performance as delivered.57 knots with 10 pers at 6300 rpm. Also very unstable at around 50 kn. Possible to run through it but feels strange. Seems to be wrong propellers-Vensura 23". Will try 26" Bravo One this weekend and raise the engines. No help from the dealer here in Sweden."-You must use the trim..." Hu? Should have bought the Ring 9,5 m that Petrov offered...