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05 October 2007, 10:09
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Country: UK - England
Town: Over here
Boat name: S.S. Nobstick
Make: Three Wise Monkeys
Length: 3m +
Engine: 44lbs of thrust....
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,127
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Originally Posted by timw
Why do some of you persist in referring to these boats as "Scorps"?
The correct name is Scorpion.
I don't see other Ribs being called Avs, Sols, Osps, Parks, Zods or Bananas.
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.... 'cause we're lazy? 
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05 October 2007, 10:21
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Country: UK - England
Town: Hamble
Length: 9m +
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,317
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Originally Posted by Jono
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Very true, I've heard a lot of people call Rib Eyes "crap".
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05 October 2007, 10:56
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Member
Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: Guernsey
Boat name: Monkey Nutz
Make: Cougar R8 Sport
Length: 8m +
Engine: 350Sci Verado
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 931
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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
Very true, I've heard a lot of people call Rib Eyes "crap".
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Oh dear thats opened up a can of worms...... 
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05 October 2007, 10:58
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Over here
Boat name: S.S. Nobstick
Make: Three Wise Monkeys
Length: 3m +
Engine: 44lbs of thrust....
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,127
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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
Very true, I've heard a lot of people call Rib Eyes "crap".
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Feck' off.... stirring fecka! Can't you just enjoy yer holiday.....? 
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05 October 2007, 11:21
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Country: UK - England
Make: extreme 24
Length: 7m +
Engine: merc 6.2 320hp
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 711
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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
Very true, I've heard a lot of people call Rib Eyes "crap".
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05 October 2007, 12:43
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Country: Canada
Town: Newfoundland
Length: no boat
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 2,100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timw
Why do some of you persist in referring to these boats as "Scorps"?
The correct name is Scorpion.
I don't see other Ribs being called Avs, Sols, Osps, Parks, Zods or Bananas.
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Perhaps we should. For example we could call Ribeye's 'Sheds'. 
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05 October 2007, 12:51
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Lee on the Solent
Boat name: Saintlee
Make: Leeway
Length: 6m +
Engine: Evinrude DI 115
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 325
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Leeway = "splash"
(Look at my profile before getting wound up again!)
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05 October 2007, 13:47
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Country: UK - England
Boat name: SOLD
Length: under 3m
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 794
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Cobra. Shake rattle and bang
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05 October 2007, 13:51
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Country: Canada
Town: Newfoundland
Length: no boat
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 2,100
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BWM (Circa 1998). 'Oh Shit'
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06 October 2007, 13:33
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: southampton
Boat name: TOP CAT 2
Make: Scorpion 8.1
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250hp HO
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,827
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cause we can!!! i think its got something to do with free will and mind! why would someone care in all fairness! My daughters name is frequently shortened by most of the family and usually by only one letter! who cares! least its not derogative 
Quote:
Originally Posted by timw
Why do some of you persist in referring to these boats as "Scorps"?
The correct name is Scorpion.
I don't see other Ribs being called Avs, Sols, Osps, Parks, Zods or Bananas.
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06 October 2007, 13:36
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: southampton
Boat name: TOP CAT 2
Make: Scorpion 8.1
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250hp HO
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,827
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Originally Posted by howe
I have a 7.5 metre Scorpion and I use the tabs all the time to ensure the boat is upright and we also have a single engine. For trim we move the motor. Oddly, I find the slow speed handling better than I had expected. I find the long and relatively narrow hull steers quite well at slow speeds - even when gliding along with the engine in neutral. I personally wouldn't consider one without trim tabs as I think all narrow ribs will heel one way or another due to engine torque, passenger weight or a crosswind. Gavin
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Thanks guys some good input, im gonna keep my eyes open for some tabs i hate landing on the hard of a chine in a strong wind it just ruins the fun for everyone! Ive had the nodding already seemed to occur in calmer waters, easy to control and far less unsettling than chine dancing in my mind
Has anyone ever used the ribrepair man?? did he used to work for scorpion? my go fast stripe is a bit tattered and id like to renew it
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06 October 2007, 16:40
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Woldingham
Boat name: Black Gold
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: Mercury 300 XS
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 65
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Rib repair
If he's the same guy who I think you mean, he was the original owner of my Scorpion. I think he's called Scott. He used to do the tubes at Scorpion and they still recommend him for any repair work so I guess he's good.
Gavin
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07 October 2007, 10:17
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Bembridge
Boat name: Mellow Yellow
Make: Scorpion Pioneer
Length: 9m +
Engine: Outboards Twin 250's
MMSI: 235024352
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 93
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Rib Repairs
I used Scotts services earlier this year, due to some fender rope rubs, excellent work, with a sensible approach, in making the repair look its best. I also have seen some simular work done on a freinds Rib, which enhanced the look of the boat. I have no hesitation in recommending Scott, for any Rib repairs or tubing.
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07 October 2007, 21:05
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: West Wickham
Boat name: Aries IV
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: Etec 250
MMSI: 235036477
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 273
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Originally Posted by gtflash
u not the bright yellow one are you?? if so you looked good going past calshot!! Mines another yellow one now out and about. My average speed from calshot to just by lymington was 35.6 kts so she was running well none the less! Slower on way back as had a pasenger! do you scorp guys use tabs for healing or to control the nose more. Cheers gt |
Sorry GT - This is the first chance I have had to look at RIBnet since my last posting.
Yes, it was me (and my daughter, who is my regular crew). Thank you for your kind comments. I look forward to seeing you on the water.
Sadly, I am in the middle of a DIY project at home, so I doubt that you will see Aries IV out on the water again until mid-November. I guess it is a small price to pay for being allowed to play with my "toys" for the rest of the year!
Regards,
Chris.
P.S. I regularly use tabs to keep the boat level but rarely to keep the bows up or down.
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13 October 2007, 03:45
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: southampton
Boat name: TOP CAT 2
Make: Scorpion 8.1
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250hp HO
Join Date: Aug 2003
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pics at last, before the great clean, a dash tidy and bling will be done, mirror is already gone!!!!
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