Crusader - Redbay 8.4 Expedition

craig_c · 28 May 2006, 18:05

Just taken delivery of our new rib. The wait has definatly been worth it.

powered by a single Yamaha 422 (250hp).

4 pilot type seats inside with an extra 4 on back benches. Small cabin in the bow with berths for 2 , with a thetford porta potty underneath (emergencies only) Nice touch is removable table with sits on top of the engine cover.

Raytheon E series radar plotter type thing with 3d mapping, Mp3 cd player and big speakers!!

gavin · 28 May 2006, 20:22

The best of luck with her, its A stunner

Ezgoing · 28 May 2006, 20:28

Craig,

Stunner. She looks beautiful. Best of luck.

What speed?

craig_c · 28 May 2006, 20:45

did 32.5 knots on gps today in relativly calm sea with full tank of diesel and 6 people.

cruises nicely and 22 knots- about 2500 revs

Richard B · 28 May 2006, 21:25

Great looking cabin - any interior pictures?

Ezgoing · 28 May 2006, 21:39

Craig

did you consider getting the new 315 hp fitted?

craig_c · 28 May 2006, 21:45

Few vids took with my phone, first shot in the boat about an hour after it was delivered, with Andy Gee in pursuit in Rathmor

http://video.freevideoblog.com/video...e98009c344.htm

interior

http://video.freevideoblog.com/video...1bcdcff6bd.htm

codprawn · 28 May 2006, 21:46

Should be awesome in the rough - is it self righting?

codprawn · 28 May 2006, 21:47

Whoops - just noticed - don't tell me no screen wipers???

craig_c · 28 May 2006, 22:17

its not self righting, and doesnt have windscreen wipers.

had it out today in a pretty heavy see and water just runs off the screen

codprawn · 28 May 2006, 22:27

I would have gone for wipers personally - as you don't have any try some Rain X - really does work very well - developed for aircraft canopies etc. You can get it in Halfords or similar.

Do NOT use it if you have wipers fitted - it causes them to judder like hell - tried it on a few cars now - great at 50mph with no wipers on but at 15mph when you need the wipers it causes probs.

I asked about self righting because the cabin is so large - many lifeboats don't use righting bags etc - they use large volume superstructure instead - only works if the doors are closed though!!!

Andy Gee · 29 May 2006, 11:00

Cracking Video, and here was us thinking that you were standing outside because of Johns driving

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Hope thats not the powerstation pier that your on

Andy

Alan · 29 May 2006, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig_c

Few vids took with my phone, first shot in the boat about an hour after it was delivered, with Andy Gee in pursuit in Rathmor

http://video.freevideoblog.com/video...e98009c344.htm

interior

http://video.freevideoblog.com/video...1bcdcff6bd.htm

OOhhh I do so love the sound of a good turbo whistle!

Very nice boat. Congrats!

craig_c · 29 May 2006, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

I would have gone for wipers personally - as you don't have any try some Rain X - really does work very well - developed for aircraft canopies etc. You can get it in Halfords or similar.

As this is Scotland rain is not a problem. We enquired about wipers but after testing the demonstrator at redbay we found that they dont need them. why pay extra for something thats not necessary.

GaryD · 29 May 2006, 17:47

Looks awesome Craig

Liverbird · 29 May 2006, 18:15

A really really nice boat.Even though i live in the US every time i get my subscription of Rib International delivered i always seem to end up looking at the advertisement for redbay stormforce boats and especially looking at the very same expedition 8.4.I guess this now makes your the owner of
A SERIOUS COMMERCIAL CRAFT FOR THE DISCERNING PROFFESIONAL USER.

Good luck she is fantastic !