Chasing the RedJet...

Jizm · 15 September 2013, 18:35

Another vid, I'm sure I will get bored of my new camera soon...

Racing the RedJet, Southampton water, Cobra RIB, Mercury Optimax. - YouTube

AJ. · 15 September 2013, 19:11

Nice...always fun! You seem to be catching up well with the ferry. What speed were you reaching

Wibs · 15 September 2013, 19:34

Great vid.

This is one of the many reason why I love ribbing on the Solent.!!!

I haven't got the boat to do what you did, but one day........if I keep dreaming...just maybe.

Jizm · 15 September 2013, 19:45

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Originally Posted by AJ.

Nice...always fun! You seem to be catching up well with the ferry. What speed were you reaching

Not sure, probably mid 40s.

AJ. · 15 September 2013, 20:04

Thought so I can keep up with it but can't catch up to it! Nice one

longjohn · 15 September 2013, 20:14

The Red Jets have max service speeds of between 35-38 knots depending on which craft, with theoretical maximum speeds a few knots higher. Red Jet 4 being the fastest.

AJ. · 15 September 2013, 20:17

Yep so that fits with my top end

matt h · 15 September 2013, 21:06

Hmmm, a new Rib nobbur sport, Red Jet Baiting!! He He

rik_elliott · 15 September 2013, 22:06

I can just about catch her in the fletcher, but not nearly as well as you do Jizm! Excellent closing pace there.

What camera were you using? I'm looking at getting an action camera at the moment, I'm not sure whether to go for the SJ1000 and save some cash

The best action camera under $100. The SJ1000 budget 1080p multi-purpose waterproof action cam. - YouTube

Or if just to go all out with a go pro.

Jizm · 16 September 2013, 06:37

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Originally Posted by rik_elliott

I can just about catch her in the fletcher, but not nearly as well as you do Jizm! Excellent closing pace there.

What camera were you using?

Gopro Hero 3

gtflash · 29 September 2013, 04:53

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Originally Posted by longjohn

The Red Jets have max service speeds of between 35-38 knots depending on which craft, with theoretical maximum speeds a few knots higher. Red Jet 4 being the fastest.

is that the beamy one?? The narrower ones feel much better when its bumpy and dont scuttle. Id love a red jet

Crusher · 29 September 2013, 07:42

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Originally Posted by gtflash

is that the beamy one?? The narrower ones feel much better when its bumpy and dont scuttle. Id love a red jet

Bet the red jet guzzles some motion lotion, I wouldn't wanna fill it up.
I always remember a stat from a documentary on the Channel Islands, their fast cat (aka vomit comet) does 7meters per litre at cruseing speed :-0