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Old 05 October 2010, 21:19   #1
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Ribcraft come and try?

Anyone else going to Portland at the weekend to have a go in a Ribcraft? Going to try out a 6.8.. should be a nice drop of weather too!
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Old 05 October 2010, 21:29   #2
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Hi Maximus,

Sadly I'm not going, but I went last year. The Ribcraft guys are excellent, have a good drive of any boat you want, put it properly through it's paces and no hard sell presures at all. I was really impressed with the Ribcraft team, AND their products.
Have a great time!
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Anyone else going to Portland at the weekend to have a go in a Ribcraft? Going to try out a 6.8.. should be a nice drop of weather too!
Hi mate what time are you heading down?

Also which day?
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I think these open day gigs are great. If I was over there, I'd be at that one. As it is, I'll have to be content with burning some Redbay diesel on the 23/24th.
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You're SUCH a cynic. If I was working, I've have bunged in a link!

No, I was just expressing a bit of ribbing solidarity. Speaking of which, are you thinking about a change or are you just looking for a quick ride?
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You're SUCH a cynic. If I was working, I've have bunged in a link!

No, I was just expressing a bit of ribbing solidarity. Speaking of which, are you thinking about a change or are you just looking for a quick ride?
No, how could I ever change, I'd have to delete all my old posts

I am heading down to keep Maximus out of trouble and also to try out those new bouncy seats.
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Old 05 October 2010, 23:22   #8
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Anyone else going to Portland at the weekend to have a go in a Ribcraft? Going to try out a 6.8.. should be a nice drop of weather too!
The 6.8 is a great boat. Here's mine being born and in Guernsey on the way home after coming across the Channel.
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The 6.8 is a great boat. Here's mine being born and in Guernsey on the way home after coming across the Channel.
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Old 06 October 2010, 15:11   #10
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The 6.8 is a great boat. Here's mine being born and in Guernsey on the way home after coming across the Channel.
Very nice!! See you have an E-TEC What sort of performance are you getting??
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Hi mate what time are you heading down?

Also which day?
Looking at Sunday Chris, be good if you can make it...!Catch Matt h in a'' pincer'' about His NEW ENHANCED STATUS AS AN E-TEC OWNER !!!
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Old 06 October 2010, 20:25   #12
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Very nice!! See you have an E-TEC What sort of performance are you getting??
It depends on the prop. The boat will cruise at 38kts all day and will reach 45kts WOT, maybe a little faster. Fuel consumption is between 1.3 and 1.6 litres per mile, again depending on the prop. The ETec has proved very reliable in the two years I've had it.
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I'll be there all day Sunday.
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Old 07 October 2010, 13:08   #14
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I'll be there all day Sunday.
Hope to meet you then! Maybe have a pint,Chris is bound to ''Twist my arm'' Are you coming to look at anything in particular Pablo?
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I'm bringing the family doen late Sun am - Mrs T & the pups are very excited. Hoping fro reasonable weather.

would be good to meet some other Ribnetters & put some faces to names!
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I'll be trying the whole range

A pint will almost definately be possible. I grew up on Portland Road so I know a few of the local pubs. Probably all changed since I lived there though.
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Which end?
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The Wyke End, opposite the Smugglers
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Look forward to meeting some more of you on Sunday
Failing in my mission to convince hubby-to-be that he needs to come along & be convinced we should buy one, but Im not going to let that put me off a day out !
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Portland Rd or Broadmeadow?
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