8.5m Commuter RIB

Petter · 19 December 2011, 18:04

Some renderings of an 8.5 meter RIB I am designing for a costumer in Norway. It is designed as a fast commuter between the city and the summer house. Long slender hull for very fine entry angles for a comfortable ride. I will post more details later. Hope you like it...

m3mm0s rib · 19 December 2011, 19:17

Very good a project. I believe to be as good and the boat

boristhebold · 19 December 2011, 21:17

Is the customers business name the same as a fish often found swimming in circles in a round bowl, looks like there is a resemblance ?

Looks very cool

Petter · 21 December 2011, 07:00

This project is designed as custom build, and there will only be one built, although variations of the same design would be possible if anyone is interested. There is no connection between this and goldfish.

boristhebold · 21 December 2011, 08:30

wow, uncanny resemblance to the Goldfish 29 Rib Tender. It looks nice anyway.

Petter · 21 December 2011, 10:13

I take that as a compliment

Its looks similar with the “Wally” style bow and angular design/styling, but it’s a very different boat, with a non stepped hull and a totally different interior. It’s designed for moderate power and moderate speeds.

Jacek · 21 December 2011, 12:04

Petter
please give more details: why not stepped, carbon or not, S/L, L/B, weight, power ? I ask because I'm thinking abut baying next one

Alan Priddy · 21 December 2011, 14:33

Or this one which is slightly bigger www.circumnavigationrecord.com It should be on the water late Spring AP

ribraff · 21 December 2011, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Alan Priddy

Or this one which is slightly bigger www.circumnavigationrecord.com It should be on the water late Spring AP

I don't see the relevance... would it not have been better to start your own thread?

John Kennett · 21 December 2011, 23:14

Petter · 22 December 2011, 06:32

This one is 8.5 meter long and 2.4 meter wide. The width was limited by the mooring at the summer house. It’s designed to cruise efficiently and comfortably between 25 and 30 knots, and at this speed it will run more efficiently without steps. Power is from a 200hp Volvo Penta. But as I said earlier; this is a one off and there will be only one made. Let me know if you want something similar specifically designed for your application/needs.

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Originally Posted by Jacek

Petter
please give more details: why not stepped, carbon or not, S/L, L/B, weight, power ? I ask because I'm thinking abut baying next one

Chris · 22 December 2011, 06:53

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Where's Bear Grylls when you need him?

Alan Priddy · 22 December 2011, 06:53

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Originally Posted by ribraff

I don't see the relevance... would it not have been better to start your own thread?

Hull shape and design away from the traditional look which has become outdated. JK, will be be at LIBS on the 6th for a beer? yif you are you will hear me really blow it!!! Alan P

tim griffin · 22 December 2011, 13:31

Nice looking rib Petter just spotted your post on hp and engine very nice .

Tim

Petter · 26 January 2012, 10:44

A couple of more pics of the construction...
Should hopefully have some pics from the build soon.

martini · 26 January 2012, 21:34

Approved.

Petter · 14 March 2012, 07:18

Some progress pics.
1. The hull with skin panels
2. The jig for the hull. The plan is to print out full scale paper templates for the parts.
3+4. Construction of the console.

Petter · 13 April 2012, 09:08

The builder, Asle Staurland, is making real progress with hull.
Skin panels are on and next job is to glass in the transom.

Petter · 03 December 2012, 09:53

Little update from snowy Norway.
The boat is now and the water and have been tested with very good results.
Top speed so far is 36 knots with an undersized propeller, so there is more to come.
Will post some more pics when the snow has cleared.

falcon0310 · 03 December 2012, 22:59

gess you have volvo d3 200 ? did you not want 220 ?