It floats!!!

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:04

Very nearly finished - removable seats for front to be sorted though!!! Also engine instruments to fill in some holes. Then I can bring it home!!!

Looks a LOT brighter than I thought.

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:05

More

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:07

Even more

Jimbo · 07 March 2006, 17:11

Sweet, looks very nice.

Let me know if you need a crew for the delivery trip...

Jimbob · 07 March 2006, 17:13

Finally you have given birth - nice one

Ho get those holes in the dash covered up - waters going in

Jimbo · 07 March 2006, 17:14

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Originally Posted by Jimbob

Finally you have given birth - nice one

Ho get those holes in the dash covered up - waters going in

Looks like there's a wee hole in the bow locker that could do with some gaffer tape and a placcy bag too!

Hmm, also might be worth considering a stainless bar/grab rail around the windscreen? Could get a little nasty...

Phil Davies · 07 March 2006, 17:18

Congrats, Codders, that is one very pretty looking RIB

Love the tube colour (alpine blue?); can't understand why you never see more of it.

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Looks like there's a wee hole in the bow locker that could do with some gaffer tape and a placcy bag too!

Hmm, also might be worth considering a stainless bar/grab rail around the windscreen? Could get a little nasty...

Yes he's sorting out the front hatch this week - don't want to wait any longer so said I would sort out a rail around the screen - normally he fits a smaller screen but I said I wanted a larger one which will be supported by a rail.

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Congrats, Codders, that is one very pretty looking RIB

Love the tube colour (alpine blue?); can't understand why you never see more of it.

Thanks Phil - took ages to decide on colour - don't really like the Ibiza blue - didn't think the Alpine blue would be that bright though!!!

Paul Tilley makes great tubes!!!

Jimbo · 07 March 2006, 17:24

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Yes he's sorting out the front hatch this week - don't want to wait any longer so said I would sort out a rail around the screen - normally he fits a smaller screen but I said I wanted a larger one which will be supported by a rail.

Cool, I'd get that on sooner rather than later, last thing you want is first trip out a split face on the windscreen!

I like your tube colour for a pleasure rib (think it's a bit bright for me, reminds me of my gay kia sportage). Only thing I would have done is not gone for the rubber handles - they perish, and people try and use them as cleats.

She looks awesome, despite a slightly boxy looking console, I think the design of it appears really good, perhaps some close up pics? Like the angled instruments etc. Classy looking boat!

Alan · 07 March 2006, 17:27

Nice one Codders, she looks like a well spec'd boat. I like the colour too. I would echo the comment re. the screen. Suggest you take a length of pipecladding or something similar over for your maiden voyage back to the mainland. Would hate for you to stuff it and have a face/screen edge interface! You can then do the stainless rail at your leisure.

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Alan

Nice one Codders, she looks like a well spec'd boat. I like the colour too. I would echo the comment re. the screen. Suggest you take a length of pipecladding or something similar over for your maiden voyage back to the mainland. Would hate for you to stuff it and have a face/screen edge interface! You can then do the stainless rail at your leisure.

Thanks for that - maybe I will use a nice piece of hosepipe split lengthways - it may even stay there!!!

benc · 07 March 2006, 17:48

Excellent looking boat codders!

Are you going to have anything stopping someone falling down the whole in the stern? if someone does slip down there for any reason, I don't think the bildge pump will last long...

Where will you be storing it?

Also, where is it at the moment ?

codprawn · 07 March 2006, 17:59

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Originally Posted by benc

Excellent looking boat codders!

Are you going to have anything stopping someone falling down the whole in the stern? if someone does slip down there for any reason, I don't think the bildge pump will last long...

Where will you be storing it?

Also, where is it at the moment ?

Yes there is a grid going over the hole - then again maybe I could fit a waste disposal unit down there!!!

It is in the Channel Isles at the moment - will be keeping it in Burry Port harbour or maybe Swansea if my berth is available yet.

benc · 07 March 2006, 18:02

Are you bringing it back by water? or on trailer?

Scary Des · 07 March 2006, 18:09

Congratulations Codders looks the business

I’m just off to find my hat to eat as promised

As a matter of interest why have they launched it when it isn’t finished

Des

boatster_sr4 · 07 March 2006, 18:26

Very slick looking rib Codprawn. I really like the teak flooring. Thumbs up.

RIB BOI · 07 March 2006, 18:49

Looks Class.

one thing is the fillters will rust up reli badly if not painted unless thay are the ss ones. Nice lay out.

RIBBOI

Mark Halliday · 07 March 2006, 18:51

Well, Codders.
What can I say.
Nice looking machine (at last).

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Originally Posted by Scary Des

I’m just off to find my hat to eat as promised

Des

Dont forget to save some for me Des, also as promised.

SOLENTER · 07 March 2006, 19:26

Nice looking rib Mr Godprawn sir

My only criticism is why o why after all that expense dont rib manufacturs
make a boxing or cover over fule fillters ect to finish the job of after all
you would not except a car without a bonnet.
We have seen two boats on here in a week spoilt for the lack of finishing
touches
All the best to you