The Greek participation in the RED SEA RIB RALLY - Page 2

Jonny Fuller · 17 August 2006, 22:49

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Originally Posted by MadMat

How quick was the one with 300's that got nicked?

I think the claim was 93, so probably an honest 90. they were 300'X's (317 propshaft hp)

Cookee · 18 August 2006, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Are you Bobby Moore?

Only with special Puddifoot motors.

I reckon in the 'real world', Jackies ran low 80's, and Max's (now 'Vee's) only saw 78mph on the last poker run.

But hey, speed exageration amongst powerboaters is nowt noo.

Fair enough - to be honest I never looked at anyones GPS, but I was told 90 by a couple of people in the Gibralter days when there were a few 400hp RIBs .......... low 80's is a lot more realistic!

Manos · 18 August 2006, 12:47

Just a quick question. I will be flying from the UK to Egypt would anyone will be on the plane from Heathrow to Cairo and onwards to Sharm?

Matt · 18 August 2006, 13:54

Manos, are you still hiring ribs out on santorini?

Manos · 18 August 2006, 13:56

No. Not such a good business idea. They've benn sold (thank God) long time ago

Matt · 18 August 2006, 14:31

Ah-ha. Looks we'll have to eat & drink to excess instead.

Manos · 18 August 2006, 14:33

Always :d

Cookee · 19 August 2006, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Manos

Just a quick question. I will be flying from the UK to Egypt would anyone will be on the plane from Heathrow to Cairo and onwards to Sharm?

All of the UK teams are flying out of the 31st to my knowledge.

Manos · 19 August 2006, 11:45

OK

I haven't got my PTA yet and I was wondering.

Cookee · 19 August 2006, 12:36

Not sure if my PTA is coming or not - how will I know when it turns up?

Manos · 19 August 2006, 17:11

It will come however, contact this guy Maurice mourad.maurice@flash-tour.net he is the travel agent I beleive or contact Nikos Ioannou the organiser at rudy@aphroditemarine.com and they will let you know.

I was talking with Nikos today and I was told that all the UK crews flying out on the 31st. So I beleiev that someone will send you an eimail with details before then.

If you have any probs let me know

batfalcon · 04 September 2006, 20:12

So far so good for the Greek team.
The finished up 1st for the second day in a row.

signum · 04 September 2006, 20:53

This 2ond day of the rally our Greek boat has finished 1st at the refuiling point (91miles of 130).
All the other boats including the SR9 were broken!!!!!!! On 6B sea our rib had a speed of about 40Knots......\2ond an egyptian after about 1 hour.....

codprawn · 06 September 2006, 23:19

Well done so far - any more updates???

signum · 07 September 2006, 08:03

So, far the Greek participation is 1st. Weather as informed 6-7B SSW.
Tomorrow is the last part and the finish.
POINTS UP TO NOW:
G50 3000points TOP LINE -GREECE 1st
E77 2529points ROCO 2 - EGYPT
R12 2430points RIBALETA
R69 900points ZING A ZING
R44 0points BLADE RUNNER

Codprawn please i would like your opinion because yesterday while talking with some people they couldn't beleive WHY the english RIBS (SR9-BLADERUNNER etc) where broken!!!! I mean we hear here in Greece the English boats are this the English boats are that (cobra,scorpion,sr9-sr8) theese are the most famous in sellings) but now in Egypt those ribs took bottom!!!
Since those ribs are for the bad English seas and brake in Egypt then what is their reason? just to catch 60-70-80knots in calm lake waters??
Please with all due respect give me a reply.....
The egyptian boat is a italian capelli with yamaha 250!

batfalcon · 07 September 2006, 21:57

Let's see if you get any answers on that signum

codprawn · 07 September 2006, 23:28

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Originally Posted by signum

So, far the Greek participation is 1st. Weather as informed 6-7B SSW.
Tomorrow is the last part and the finish.
POINTS UP TO NOW:
G50 3000points TOP LINE -GREECE 1st
E77 2529points ROCO 2 - EGYPT
R12 2430points RIBALETA
R69 900points ZING A ZING
R44 0points BLADE RUNNER

Codprawn please i would like your opinion because yesterday while talking with some people they couldn't beleive WHY the english RIBS (SR9-BLADERUNNER etc) where broken!!!! I mean we hear here in Greece the English boats are this the English boats are that (cobra,scorpion,sr9-sr8) theese are the most famous in sellings) but now in Egypt those ribs took bottom!!!
Since those ribs are for the bad English seas and brake in Egypt then what is their reason? just to catch 60-70-80knots in calm lake waters??
Please with all due respect give me a reply.....
The egyptian boat is a italian capelli with yamaha 250!

For a start they are NOT English boats - they are BRITISH boats - the Cobras are made in Wales!!!

Without knowing what the conditions were like it is impossible to say. Also what broke and how? For example a hull hitting a rock at speed will break no matter what. or was it engine failiure? Give some example please!!!

signum · 08 September 2006, 09:23

codprawn...
from the info we have up to now....
the SR9 has broken the console and the mirror of engines,the bladerunner broke in half...
the weather conditions are 6-7B W-WS winds....all 3 running days.
NO hitting rocks or anything else.....just tough sea.....

Biggles · 08 September 2006, 10:46

Thats not good.

But given the boats your talking about I would be more suprised if it was Humbers, Deltas or Ribcrafts that had broken.

batfalcon · 08 September 2006, 10:49

British or English boats .... Does it realy make ANY difference ....

I suppose that Manos will be more than happy to give you details. I m sure he will post pictures and videos when he's back from Egypt.