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04 August 2013, 23:24
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Quite a deep vee hull on the Avon 310, so the max 15hp may not be enough ponies. Just speaking from experience. The Avon 340 is the weapon of choice in the world of small RIBs, as they're rated to 25hp, but unfortunately outside the OP's size limit.
Modern motors as small as 15hp are available with power tilt.
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04 August 2013, 23:27
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Town: Chichester
Boat name: Destinys Child2
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Any thoughts on Walker Bays, Brigs, Genesis or Arimar? These hve all come up in searches as hving the spec i would like.
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04 August 2013, 23:27
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04 August 2013, 23:34
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Town: South Coast
Make: Quicksilver
Length: 3m +
Engine: outboard
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On a 3.5m boat, tiller gives you more floor space, quicker response, and you don't have to worry about maintenance to the steering and remotes and console, but its a personal preference.
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04 August 2013, 23:35
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Town: Chichester
Boat name: Destinys Child2
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Originally Posted by Downhilldai
Quite a deep vee hull on the Avon 310, so the max 15hp may not be enough ponies. Just speaking from experience. The Avon 340 is the weapon of choice in the world of small RIBs, as they're rated to 25hp, but unfortunately outside the OP's size limit.
Modern motors as small as 15hp are available with power tilt.
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Thx. Apologies again for the ignorance.. Whats an OP?
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04 August 2013, 23:39
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OP=Original Poster = You 
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04 August 2013, 23:40
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Just checked the Brig website and the RIB I mentioned earlier, rated to 25hp is actually 3.3m:
BRIG Rigid Inflatable Boats ? F330
They also make a 3.00m version, rated to 20hp, which may do the job.
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04 August 2013, 23:49
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Boat name: Destinys Child2
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Originally Posted by Downhilldai
Just checked the Brig website and the RIB I mentioned earlier, rated to 25hp is actually 3.3m:
BRIG Rigid Inflatable Boats ? F330
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Yeah, i picked up their brochure today. Couldnt help thinking id missed something though as they seem so much cheaper than a new walker bay for example.
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05 August 2013, 20:41
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Kathy, saw this and thought of you  lol
inflatable rib boat tender | eBay
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05 August 2013, 20:45
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Make: Zodiac Mk I
Length: 3m +
Engine: 15 hp Yam two stroke
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05 August 2013, 22:55
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Country: UK - England
Town: Chichester
Boat name: Destinys Child2
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Thanks, but its a pull start. Nearly...
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05 August 2013, 22:58
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Country: UK - England
Town: Crewe
Boat name: BLACK BOSS
Make: humber & searider
Length: 9m +
Engine: 2x200 ETEC & 2x40
MMSI: ex directory
Join Date: Jun 2013
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I didnt come here to be laughed at or teased. If you have no helpful input, i would appreciate being left alone.
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05 August 2013, 23:11
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Country: UK - England
Town: Chichester
Boat name: Destinys Child2
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Would b great, but ive decided id rather have bench seat than jockey. Thanks anyway.
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05 August 2013, 23:15
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Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250
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This one might be for sale soon..... Ok it's a bit big....
But you could rename it ' Special K' 
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05 August 2013, 23:16
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Country: UK - England
Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
Boat name: IMOGEN
Make: Air-Craft 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki df70a
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Kathy, Natalie 123 has got a nice little set up on here. Maybe something similar would suffice.
RIBnet Forums - Natalie123's Album: RYA 2
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05 August 2013, 23:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Chichester
Boat name: Destinys Child2
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Length: 3m +
Engine: 20hp outboard
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Decision made:
I would like either a Walker Bay Genesis 3.4 or AB Nautilus 11.
If anyone sees either for sale within 20 miles of Chichester, please let me know. Thanks
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05 August 2013, 23:37
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Country: UK - England
Town: Chichester
Boat name: Destinys Child2
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This one might be for sale soon..... Ok it's a bit big....
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Looks amazing, though as u say, too big this time round. Thanks anyway.
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05 August 2013, 23:46
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Looks amazing, though as u say, too big this time round. Thanks anyway.
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Such a shame about your limitations regarding rib size, Tohatsu bought out a 4.2m rib that is only £2199 new and then you buy the consoles separately, anyway I'll stop harping on about bigger ribs now 
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05 August 2013, 23:58
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Country: UK - England
Town: swanage
Make: Thundercat
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 50
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What about this? http://bit.ly/15BIQO6
Right size but itll be more fun and faster cause its powerful & bench seat! A lot better equipped too & looks way better
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06 August 2013, 00:05
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Quote:
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Decision made:
I would like either a Walker Bay Genesis 3.4 or AB Nautilus 11.
If anyone sees either for sale within 20 miles of Chichester, please let me know. Thanks
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Walker Bay Genesis 3.4.... 458 miles away though 
Walker Bay Genesis Deluxe 340 RIB | eBay
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