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Old 14 August 2009, 17:20   #481
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Humber destroyer 5.5 with 115 E-Tec

Here is my Destroyer that I have owened for about a year. Currently towed with a 99 Octavia TDI. no problems providing that I use a decent slip!
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Old 25 August 2009, 20:39   #482
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Here's our boat just after we recovered from the local slipway.

1.8L Freelander which does OK. Also used it to tow the boat from Dartmouth when we first bought it.
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Old 26 August 2009, 10:37   #483
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Xtrail with Tohatsu 6.1

Not a new rig but the tow vehicle has changed and got a front hitch and consule now has different instruments and a screen.
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Old 26 August 2009, 16:04   #484
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heres our new rib about to get wet for the 1st time
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Old 26 August 2009, 17:19   #485
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heres our new rib about to get wet for the 1st time
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Old 26 August 2009, 17:27   #486
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I've just gone through every page starting at #1. It's raining and almost blowing a gale outside, something to do with Hurricane Bill, apparently, so looking at all those photos of sun and sea has really brightened the day. Not actually owning a boat at the moment, I was interested to read various comments concerning towing vehicles as this will seriously affect what I eventually do buy as my FIAT Panda 1.3 diesel might be somewhat overwhelmed. My wife has a FIAT Stilo 1.4 3 -dr., so as you can see I am a little limited in choice of boat.

I've been made to feel very jealous by all the big vessels with twin Verados and the like but I really don't want to have to buy a bigger car. So, my options seem to be: Buy a 6 metre, or similar and leave it somewhere and pay storage and launching fees; or get something like a 5 mtr. and tow it.

What cheered me up though, is the number of people with small RIBs and modest engines who are just as proud as those with 8 mtrs. and twin engines. The pictures helped in that regard as well, so many thanks to all those who posted and their attitudes have made me sure that I'm on the right Forum.

Thanks again all.
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Old 29 August 2009, 12:07   #487
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Here is my A22 behind my 110. Still trying to work out which is worse on fuel! A22 has a 200hp with righting frame etc. The 110 has a 200tdi engine with a pto winch, front tow hitch and loads of other mods. The one on the roof is a Yam380s.
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Old 06 September 2009, 18:49   #488
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Thought I would update.

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Old 09 September 2009, 12:54   #489
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Old 09 September 2009, 15:46   #490
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I love the look of the ruggedness of the Patrol
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Old 10 September 2009, 03:08   #491
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Thanks Andy. The Patrol is a tank and a half and has pulled the trailer & boat over some pretty rugged bush trails.
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Old 14 September 2009, 10:06   #492
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Arrived at Last

New club dive rib, quite a long drawn out process but we got there in the end. Must say once Ribcraft realised we knew what wanted (eventually) and we knew what we were talking about their customer service was good. They helped us prop the boat ballasted. The attention to detail is excellent and the quality appears good. The also have an excellent loo at their HQ.
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Old 14 September 2009, 10:21   #493
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Nice boat Simon.
Is your wife expecting rain
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Old 14 September 2009, 10:45   #494
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Steep slips are not a problem.
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Old 14 September 2009, 10:54   #495
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That's not the wife, she's only into boats that you can sea fish off so dive ribs are of little significance. The lady in question is actually one of our senior divers deploying a parasol believe it or not - yes British divers are that tough!
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Old 14 September 2009, 18:40   #496
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Love dem dumper trucks....Unless I'm stuck behind one
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those king pin bushes are F**ked .. you might get some 'grip on the slip' but it'll all go t*ts up when it 'goes in half' as you knock it into gear
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Old 19 September 2009, 20:38   #498
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rib back on trailer today after being on mooring since may
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