She's now a Pasty munchin' Vipermax!!

Mollers · 14 August 2005, 18:57

OK, so now I own a 6.5m Osprey Vipermax with a Mariner 150 Opti hanging off the back. Pretty pleased with it. The Opti needs a good service and a bit of setting up though. Took her out for a test run in the Solent pre-sale. She goes really well, but hell! Give me Falmouth any day. It's Piccadilly Circus at rush hour out there. Every type of craft coming at you from every direction!. I've been at it all day with various bottles of Starbrite and she's coming up like new. Would like to hear from any other Vipermax owners or local ribsters. Cheers

roycruse · 14 August 2005, 21:15

Hi

I currently dont own a boat - sold mine last week and waiting for the new one to be built

I will be back on the water in november

so if your not planning to winterize i will see you out in falmouth then.

I make regular trips up and down the coast and am planning to make several long runs next summer - Scillies is definately on the cards - i might take a trip out to lundy island - im even considering the Chanel Islands.

Ive not been on the water in the solent yet but plymouth was bad enough on the powerboat racing weekend im sure the solent is like that X 10.

I prefer exploring away from the traffic my self - out around the lizzard and lands end has some of the most spectacular coatline ive ever seen.

I go boating with my 2 young kids (6 & 8) still trying to convince the wife to take more interest.

Anyway good luck with the new boat - hope you get your engine all setup just the way you like it.

Mollers · 14 August 2005, 21:41

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Originally Posted by roycruse

Hi

I currently dont own a boat - sold mine last week and waiting for the new one to be built

I will be back on the water in november

so if your not planning to winterize i will see you out in falmouth then.

I make regular trips up and down the coast and am planning to make several long runs next summer - Scillies is definately on the cards - i might take a trip out to lundy island - im even considering the Chanel Islands.

Ive not been on the water in the solent yet but plymouth was bad enough on the powerboat racing weekend im sure the solent is like that X 10.

I prefer exploring away from the traffic my self - out around the lizzard and lands end has some of the most spectacular coatline ive ever seen.

I go boating with my 2 young kids (6 & 8) still trying to convince the wife to take more interest.

Anyway good luck with the new boat - hope you get your engine all setup just the way you like it.

Cheers Roy. Mine will be winterized, but not until December. It would be good to have a run out when you're sorted. Regards Chris

gingercoastie · 14 August 2005, 22:23

Hi, I am out as often as I can manage, and also run from Falmouth. Though I keep mine afloat at Falmouth Yacht Brokers.

gingercoastie · 14 August 2005, 23:45

Mollunan, when are you taking her out then?

Mollers · 15 August 2005, 09:47

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Originally Posted by gingercoastie

Mollunan, when are you taking her out then?

It depends on Rock Marine Services, As soon as she's serviced I'll be out there. Does anyone know how geared -up Robin Curnow is with Opties? I think the agent has to have specific diagnostic comps.

Mollers · 15 August 2005, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

It depends on Rock Marine Services, As soon as she's serviced I'll be out there. Does anyone know how geared -up Robin Curnow is with Opties? I think the agent has to have specific diagnostic comps.

Roy, did you buy the 140 suzuke that Explorer ribs had for sale? I enquired about it,but they were desperately trying to sell me one of their ribs.

roycruse · 15 August 2005, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

Roy, did you buy the 140 suzuke that Explorer ribs had for sale? I enquired about it,but they were desperately trying to sell me one of their ribs.

No

Ive bought a complete package from Ribcraft in Yeovil - Boat / Engine / Trailer / and all the trimings...

There are probably cheaper ways of getting a boat together but they do such a fantastic job of rigging their boats when you buy the complete package from them. After their sales guy took me for a tour round the factory it wasnt hard for him to convince me to part with my cash.

boatbuoy · 15 August 2005, 14:58

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Originally Posted by roycruse

No
After their sales guy took me for a tour round the factory it wasnt hard for him to convince me to part with my cash.

Those kids know what they are doing don't they. Some of their recent modifications they made truely make a great rib.

I love playing on the solent, its often nice havin the other boats about with you. I get scared done here lol, when I go out of Goran Haven, it is odd when you only have the coast on one side of you!

boatbuoy · 15 August 2005, 15:01

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

It depends on Rock Marine Services, As soon as she's serviced I'll be out there. Does anyone know how geared -up Robin Curnow is with Opties? I think the agent has to have specific diagnostic comps.

You got her over there have you? I was supposed be teaching over in Padstow/Rock this week

roycruse · 15 August 2005, 15:11

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Originally Posted by boatbuoy

I get scared done here lol, when I go out of Goran Haven, it is odd when you only have the coast on one side of you!

Yeah its much better when the cost cant be seen at all

gingercoastie · 15 August 2005, 15:12

I can see we are goping to have to have another Southwest Ribsters get together.

Kernow Buoy · 15 August 2005, 15:40

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I can see we are goping to have to have another Southwest Ribsters get together.

Please Sir, me Sir

Nick Hearne · 15 August 2005, 15:52

Excellent choice Chris, can we see some photos?
Nick

Shaggy · 15 August 2005, 17:44

Hi Chris
I would love to see your Viper Max as I was thinking of getting a bigger boat next year and was looking at the Ospreys as a possible replacement.

I have a 5.8 Narwhal I use out of Hayle harbour it would be great to have an "end of summer" get together, quite new on here myself and I haven’t managed to meet the other Cornwall grockels

Shaggy

boatbuoy · 15 August 2005, 20:35

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Originally Posted by roycruse

Yeah its much better when the cost cant be seen at all

Freudian Slip?
I rarely do see the cost. I always use some one elses boat, they pay fuel, and tell them how much to pay if something breaks

I like the idea of a SW meet

Cheers,
Keef.

roycruse · 15 August 2005, 21:07

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Originally Posted by boatbuoy

Freudian Slip?
I rarely do see the cost. I always use some one elses boat, they pay fuel, and tell them how much to pay if something breaks

I like the idea of a SW meet

Cheers,
Keef.

its only the wife that i dont want to see the cost.

ive allready come to terms with it - after several hours of counceling

Mollers · 15 August 2005, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Hi Chris
I would love to see your Viper Max as I was thinking of getting a bigger boat next year and was looking at the Ospreys as a possible replacement.

I have a 5.8 Narwhal I use out of Hayle harbour it would be great to have an "end of summer" get together, quite new on here myself and I haven’t managed to meet the other Cornwall grockels

Shaggy

Hi Shaggy. Well she's had a good shake down today. Absolutely delighted with the thing!! I've had boats of many types over the years , but this is the first rib. This thing tracks and rides every bit as well as my previous boat which was 27ft and 3 toones of searay. It popped onto the plane instantly and pulled just over 40knts. A bit of prop tinkering would see her nearer 50 but the kids want to wakeboard so I may have to run two. We did Fal to Portscatho, over to the Helford for one of Charlie's steaks and then back to Mylor via Meanporth and Swanpool. Cruised at approx 4000 rpm the whole way and burnt around £20 in fuel. The searay would have been £60-70! Hauled her out in Mylor to have a family of South Africans waxing lyrically about it. Unfortunately a young mate who runs the sailing school offered to park my truck and the trailer, mucked it up and tore the wires out of the trailer lighting socket. Had to go home and get the other halves car instead as it was pitch black by then. Hosed it off in the drive at 11.20pm. Nice day, good boat.

Mollers · 15 August 2005, 23:56

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Originally Posted by boatbuoy

Freudian Slip?
I rarely do see the cost. I always use some one elses boat, they pay fuel, and tell them how much to pay if something breaks

I like the idea of a SW meet

Cheers,
Keef.

South west meet sounds great. I'm in.

Shaggy · 16 August 2005, 00:16

Sounds like a great day out, shame about the trailer.

Ive never ventured from St.Ives Bay and Mounts Bay so a cruise around Falmouth would be great.

May be on the bank holiday? My wife and I could stay over in a B&B somewhere for the night.

Cheers Shaggy