More on the Floor at Redbay Boats

willk · 09 January 2014, 19:59

I called into Redbay today to collect my Kruger Beta

I was a little surprised to find the production floors a hive of frenetic activity. There were 11 and 12 meters in "fitout" for Jura and Islay and the laminating hall was taken up with a pair of 11 meters that are both for clients in Northern Ireland. In between all this were a few lesser vessels that largely escaped my attention. I really liked the heads on Sandy's new 12m. Access from the deck is a great idea - full standing room in there. There were a couple of used craft there also, being refurbed for resale. The market for large used diesel boats has taken off recently. Both were bound for the west coast of Scotland.

MustRib · 11 January 2014, 22:14

so no pics of your new hard boat?

willk · 11 January 2014, 22:48

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so no pics of your new hard boat?

Not so much

willk · 25 January 2014, 22:00

So yeah, of course there were going to be more RIB photos

What I didn't fully appreciate when commenting above is that there has been a sudden and dramatic uptake in the company's services - more specifically for large bespoke commercial vessels (although the Southampton Show saw a few smaller leisure boats being ordered too).

Long term fans of Redbay will fondly remember the original 9.1m boats that morphed into the 11m hull, itself recently gaining a potential meter in a mould retool. These are wide hulls that can easily accommodate twin diesel installations, the extra meter in the 12m now enables the fitting of waterjets or allows more layout options for deck/cabin space in conventional outdrive fitouts.

Sandy's 12m (Venture West) has twin Yanmar 315s with outdrives and he has used the space for extra deck. There is another 12m finishing in the laminating hall for a current 11m owner - a private craft for long distance cruising. The other white 11m above will belong to Nichol McKinnon (Dances with Supertankers

) shortly.

If I've remembered correctly, there is another 10m+ in the mould at present adjusted for twin waterjets. That is destined for patrol work in Lough Neagh.

willk · 25 January 2014, 22:06

The photo of the 1650 prototype Pilot vessel beside our Callum's Cuchulainn reminds me of a wee rumour doing the rounds - to the effect that the company has secured a contract for a pair of similar vessels - Scania powered this time. The same wee bird suggested that voyagers to St Kilda might be enjoying passage on a third before too very long.

willk · 25 January 2014, 22:17

The 1050 may be gone, but her offspring flourish and multiply. Port of London have another version in build. It has a completely bespoke cabin to keep the southern softies crews toasty. It looks huge now but 22" tubes will tone the bulk down a bit. It has a sensible large console for kit. The last pic is of a 9m in the mould.

Boatnomad · 26 January 2014, 18:52

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The photo of the 1650 prototype Pilot vessel beside our Callum's Cuchulann reminds me of a wee rumour doing the rounds - to the effect that the company has secured a contract for a pair of similar vessels - Scania powered this time. The same wee bird suggested that voyagers to St Kilda might be enjoying passage on a third before too very long.

SafehavenMarine being replaced by Redbay by anychance......?

willk · 26 January 2014, 18:58

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SafehavenMarine being replaced by Redbay by anychance......?

One of them, I believe. The "twins" will replace a different type.

Callum Stewart · 26 January 2014, 19:14

No Pictures of the Redbay 8/9mtr with the fancy new console?

jumpinjack · 26 January 2014, 19:27

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No Pictures of the Redbay 8/9mtr with the fancy new console?

Sounds nice - I'll have one with Green tubes pls......

Barrowboy · 26 January 2014, 20:01

Wilk - I'm a relative newbie on here and clearly have a heck of a lot to learn but can I ask what your connection is with Redbay, if any?

You're a staunch advocate for them and their product in any event!

willk · 26 January 2014, 20:06

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but can I ask what your connection is with Redbay, if any?

Regular visitor, biscuit guzzler, boat borrower and I'm quietly stealing a RIB one piece at a time from them

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You're a staunch advocate for them and their product in any event!

I wouldn't bother stealing any other make!

P.S. They are Trade Members on here and flew the RIBnet Burgee on the Round Ireland boat, so JK lets me blether away about them...

Barrowboy · 26 January 2014, 20:16

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Originally Posted by willk

Regular visitor, biscuit guzzler, boat borrower and I'm quietly stealing a RIB one piece at a time from them

I wouldn't bother stealing any other make!

P.S. They are Trade Members on here and flew the RIBnet Burgee on the Round Ireland boat, so JK lets me blether away about them...

Ah, so you're their Bank Manager.

Thanks for clearing that up.

willk · 26 January 2014, 20:21

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Ah, so you're their Bank Manager.

I've not met him yet. Met their Solicitor once or twice, but we're all cool again now

Johnny Cash One Piece At A Time - YouTube

Barrowboy · 26 January 2014, 20:23

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I've not met him yet. Met their Solicitor once or twice, but we're all cool again now

Johnny Cash One Piece At A Time - YouTube

Quality!

Boatnomad · 27 January 2014, 18:24

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Originally Posted by willk

One of them, I believe. The "twins" will replace a different type.

Perfect for the St Kilda run.
Thought of there when the launch video was released, think it was also mentioned by someone.. at that time!

willk · 03 April 2014, 20:16

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Perfect for the St Kilda run.

You aren't so late. I got recalled to HQ this March for "Reprogramming" - too long a leash it seems...

So yes indeed - St. Kilda it is. She is well along and towering above donegaldan who was up to leave Deep Six in for servicing. There were a few other nice hulls taking shape on the main floor, the Lough Neagh Fisheries jet boat is an eyecatcher in grey and the latest Bouncer (12m) is shaping up nicely with twin Yanmar 370s. I'll be back to collect Deep Six in a couple of weeks, so more then. Plz excuse the Ribeye in the last pic - it's OK 'cos it's actually a splash

Barrowboy · 03 April 2014, 20:22

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You aren't so late. I got recalled to HQ this March for "Reprogramming" - too long a leash it seems...

So yes indeed - St. Kilda it is. She is well along and towering above donegaldan who was up to leave Deep Six in for servicing. There were a few other nice hulls taking shape on the main floor, the Lough Neagh Fisheries jet boat is an eyecatcher in grey and the latest Bouncer (12m) is shaping up nicely with twin Yanmar 370s. I'll be back to collect Deep Six in a couple of weeks, so more then. Plz excuse the Ribeye in the last pic - it's OK 'cos it's actually a splash

He's back

freespirit3 · 04 April 2014, 07:09

Biased

I think if you are lucky enough to have owned a redbay then you feel lucky.

Ours is an older 2002 boat and we love it, very strong and most importantly great hull and balance.

We feel very lucky to have found one at such great value and a big plus redbay still offer good customer service, nothing's too much trouble

Chris Caton · 04 April 2014, 07:53

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Originally Posted by freespirit3

Biased

I think if you are lucky enough to have owned a redbay then you feel lucky.

Ours is an older 2002 boat and we love it, very strong and most importantly great hull and balance.

We feel very lucky to have found one at such great value and a big plus redbay still offer good customer service, nothing's too much trouble

don't all builders offer the same good service that Redbay provide