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Old 10 October 2009, 07:27   #1
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Used Cobra 850 vs used Scorpion 850 ???

Have tried a cobra last week at 4 to 5 BF, and was not satisfied with her sea handling. I am looking towards Scorpions right now, and I was curious about your opinion about this matter.

Except sea worthiness and build quality, I need two sun decks (eg. Cobra meditteranean layout is excelent for my needs)....

What;s your opinion ?

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Have tried a cobra last week at 4 to 5 BF, and was not satisfied with her sea handling. I am looking towards Scorpions right now, and I was curious about your opinion about this matter.

Except sea worthiness and build quality, I need two sun decks (eg. Cobra meditteranean layout is excelent for my needs)....

What;s your opinion ?

Thanks

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Scorpion all the way for me. Better seakeeping,better build quality,better resale value...
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Old 10 October 2009, 17:16   #3
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Have you looked at Revengers? Very popular in Greece and fantastic boats.

http://www.revenger.co.uk/milos.html
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Scorpions are also built in greece (RIBCO) www.scorpion.gr. Same hulls as the UK boats but with the Mediterranean layout you desire. Not the cheapest boats around but probably the best IMHO.
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Old 10 October 2009, 17:36   #5
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Have you looked at Revengers? Very popular in Greece and fantastic boats.

http://www.revenger.co.uk/milos.html
yes I know... unfortunately Revengers are out of my budget Too expensive in Greece !!!
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Old 10 October 2009, 17:39   #6
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Buy one here and take it back with you.

best sites to look on are

ribnet of course

and

www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk

along with Ebay.
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Scorpions are also built in greece (RIBCO) www.scorpion.gr. Same hulls as the UK boats but with the Mediterranean layout you desire. Not the cheapest boats around but probably the best IMHO.
Everyone says that Scorpions are at least one level up from the rest of the RIBs in its class... Untill I do my first sea trial, I believe what I hear.... Still as you say not the cheapest boats around, but probably the best.
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Everyone says that Scorpions are at least one level up from the rest of the RIBs in its class... Untill I do my first sea trial, I believe what I hear.... Still as you say not the cheapest boats around, but probably the best.
You could phone Cougar Powerboats...They can custom build most things..

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