Scorpion cabin rib – Iona

[J S]

Yes they are fantastic boats i worked on a 42ft Interceptor for part of the summer, We went out for a play in some really rough weather and it was very impressive.

I have posted about it before.

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16669

James

[Andy Gee]

So are they as good in a big sea as they look? I hear there is another 42' for sale down Cardiff way? Stunning bit of kit.
ANdy

[ribit]

One conversation to a friend I was best man too, I said dam you are so lucky my rib is only 20ft you get to thrash those 30ft ribs with twin merc's on around in all weather...he said ye they were ok but they were back breaking bone-jaring, they had tubes ripped off engines drop off and they have turned over in heavy weather give me a SIB at least when it goes over it's easily rightable, it's more durable and off we go again..I have been out in the SIB's lots of fun...and the boat he captain's for all weather... mmm very tasty and strange looking too

[Andy Gee]

Originally Posted by ribit

One conversation to a friend I was best man too, I said dam you are so lucky my rib is only 20ft you get to thrash those 30ft ribs with twin merc's on around in all weather...he said ye they were ok but they were back breaking bone-jaring, they had tubes ripped off engines drop off and they have turned over in heavy weather give me a SIB at least when it goes over it's easily rightable, it's more durable and off we go again..I have been out in the SIB's lots of fun...and the boat he captain's for all weather... mmm very tasty and strange looking too

Dont know about SIBs, I've got an Ex SBS one but have never had it out for a serious run, but I probably the most fun boat I've had was a 7.4m open Redbay. Fantastic fun sea boat and great drivability (is that a word ).
Andy

[J S]

Originally Posted by Andy Gee

So are they as good in a big sea as they look? I hear there is another 42' for sale down Cardiff way? Stunning bit of kit.
ANdy

Yes they are the best boats i have experienced in a big sea. The one i worked on runs out of Aberdovey and the bar there can get very rough and it cope's with it no problem. When i have been out in big sea we have never had a problem running at 20kts+. The new 55ft one will be awsome but costs twice as much.

James

[codprawn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihzaDoG1JfY

A video of them in action - I posted this link not long ago.

[Roger Marr]

Originally Posted by J S

Yes they are fantastic boats i worked on a 42ft Interceptor for part of the summer, We went out for a play in some really rough weather and it was very impressive.

I have posted about it before.

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16669

James

I fished off of Mikatcha in July with IBM and was extremely impressed!!!!!

Was also on the catermaran Celtic Wildcat also a impressive boat!!!!

[Nick Hearne]

I was very surprised at how long it toke Brian to sell his cabin scorpion Rib & it was up for 40k in the end! That was a lot of rib for the money!