The Greek participation in the RED SEA RIB RALLY

Manos · 14 August 2006, 21:27

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRXQxlQA1Q

Ans some photos

codprawn · 14 August 2006, 23:27

What can I say Manos? It has to be one of the most awesome looking boats I have seen in a long time!!! How about some specs - top speed etc etc.

Manos · 15 August 2006, 14:11

Thakns cod

Some specs

The boat is designed and built by the Greek boat builder TOP LINE.
It has a stepped hull which to my supprise is very steady at any speed and during cornering. It comes to the plane quite quickly although the props currently ventilate a little and may be we need to put the motors one notch down. This will have to see when the boat is in Egypt and it will depend very much on the prevailing local weather.
LOA 9.6 meters
Beam 2.9 meters (inside beam 1.80 mtrs)
Fuel, 2x349 ltrs fuel tanks plus 2x100 ltrs reserve
Is powered by 2x200 Mercury Optimax currently with BRAVO I 26" pitch lab finished props that give a top speed at WOT of 61.4 knots. And cruises comfortably in force 5 between 55-58 knots without too much banging (relative to the speed). The props will change to acheive higher top speed.
The consumption is about 0.86ltr/mile per engine at 4500 revs and at WOT about 1.05 ltr/mile per engine.

That's about it. It will look better with the decals and the stickers from the sponsors. The deck will laso be airbrush painted. We wioll do some more tets with the new props. But I will not have time to post any photos as the boat will be leaving for Egypt. May be later on.

Matt · 16 August 2006, 23:47

That looks pretty cool.

Manos · 17 August 2006, 09:33

Thanks Mat

A small update, we changed the set up a little by moving the main fuel tanks a little forward and also setting the motors up one notch. I beleieve that the center of gravity came forward a little and now with 28" pitch 4 blade BRAVO props gives 65.8 knots at WOT.

We are waiting for a set of 28" lab finished bravo props in a few days (I beleive that there is a firm in the UK -Southampton- who does this) and we hope taht we can reach the 70 knots mark at WOT which will give us a good chance in the race.

That's all for now. Going for some more testing today and the sea is very rough where we will take the boat with significant wave hight between 2 and 3 mtrs according to the forecast. Will see what this baby can do.

Cookee · 17 August 2006, 09:42

The big revengers and Pascoes are doing 90mph+ with twin XS200's on in the flat, so a little way to go yet!

And we're doing 73mph+ with one XS200!

Manos · 17 August 2006, 11:37

Good for you guys

hope you win the race

Cookee · 17 August 2006, 15:17

We'll be in a different class to the Greek boat - will you be competing or attending Manos?

Matt · 17 August 2006, 17:18

Looks very similar to the technohull hull design

Manos · 17 August 2006, 17:47

@ Cookee ... No I'm too old for such a panishment. Doing the trials and set ups were enough for me. I will be drinking my cocktails and taking photos and videos on one of the other boats

... my connections in the region you see

@ Mat ... Now mentioned it ... I think you're right. But I think that is a little faster than the Technohull

pop · 17 August 2006, 18:01

MANOS great looking rib, how much? got any more pics

Manos · 17 August 2006, 18:14

Thanks Pop

... I really don't know how much, however the recreational open version will be coming out in the Athens RIB & BOAT Sshow in November and the cabin version (and it will be a big cabin) it will be aout at the Athens Boat Show in February or March (I think) 2007.

I have to say here that I appologise on behalf of the other 12 Greek companies and individuals who had said that they will race in Egypt for cancelling their participation the last minute for not good reason (except one MAY BE two companies) and letting a lot of people down. They do not have the guts to appologise ... so I am doing it instead

Pop unfortunately I have no more photos. May be if I have time will take some tommorrow.

In any case will post some photos from the race in Egypt as it will be happening since I have a GPRS connection

the shrink · 17 August 2006, 18:26

boat looks great. Thomas Bolton at propellor revolutions in poole knows lots about props and can supply all sorts.
The techno is a Fabio Buzzi design. Top speed depends on engines but with twin 750hp seateks runs at over 80 knots.

look forward to seeing the boat in Egypt.

Matt · 17 August 2006, 18:42

The technohull (technohull.gr if their site is up) was designed by Adam.

Manos · 17 August 2006, 18:58

I know Mat and is a very nice looking boat but IMHO not as fast as this one.

The strange thing is why they do not race it in Egypt

Matt · 17 August 2006, 20:36

I was responding to Jan - he thought I meant the Buzzi hull.

Manos · 17 August 2006, 20:40

Upps sorry

Jonny Fuller · 17 August 2006, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookee

The big revengers and Pascoes are doing 90mph+ with twin XS200's on in the flat, so a little way to go yet!

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.

Matt · 17 August 2006, 21:56

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

Manos · 17 August 2006, 22:12

@ the shrink .... see you in Egypt

will be fun! .... probably is Poole I'm not sure. The sponsors pay the bill and do all the work. I just go on the rides

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookee

We'll be in a different class to the Greek boat

I think you'll find that since there will be only 20 or 21 boats racing some of the classes have been amalgamated. I'm not sure what but there are some small changes. I was talking in Greece with Nick Ioannou (great guy BTW) a few days ago and this is one of the things he told me.

Just to let everyone know (if they do not know already) that the Red Sea Rally will be covered on Sky Sports as well as CNN, Eurosport and some other TV channels I can't remeber right now.

Any way will be a good event and if nothing else we will meet new people, make new friends, have fun, lots of drinks and VIP treatment in 6 star SUPER LUX hotels ........ And I will also go diving with the sharks!!!!