My first Rib... they're amazing.

Screaming04 · 12 August 2010, 22:58

My "Poor Man's CZ7"

EX US Navy Zodiac Hurricane 733
Twin 150 Johnson Ocean Runner Outboards with bent props.

Cruise 40 mph @ 4000 rpm
Cruise 34 mph @ 4000 rpm single engine
WOT 50.5 mph
WOT 37 mph one engine

Time to plane: blink of an eye.

Stoo · 13 August 2010, 01:32

OK, I'm suffering Hurricane Envy. Don't worry about the bent props... as long as they're bent in opposite ways on opposite engines, the wobbles will cancel each other out!

And don't put down your boat compared to the CZ7... Add a few toys and you'll have a much more "manly" boat anyway...

Congrats on acquiring a kick-a@@ boat!

Screaming04 · 13 August 2010, 07:50

Thanks Stoo and to all those across the pond who post on this board. This is by far the greatest source for rib information. They are practically unheard of as recreational boats here.

First day out crossing through US waters, I was intercepted by the US department of Homeland Security. 32 foot boat with 3 x 300 Verado's. (I held them off as long as I could)

They spent 20 minutes searching my boat. "We don't see many boats like this around here"

Don't get me wrong... my "poor man" statement is not putting the boat down. It's an incredible riding boat, best / driest riding boat I've ever been on. I keep slowing down for big wakes and rough water, only to find that it was unnecessary. The statement is more tongue in cheek... I've got 1/10th CZ7 money into it with the same performance... priceless.

Thanks as well to Sunrider for starting the project and letting me finish it. I'd been looking for a 733 for 3 years.

Screaming04 · 13 August 2010, 08:18

Through markings on the boat trailer, I was able to determine which unit the boat belonged to. I managed to find images of the boat's former life with "Special Boat Unit 12".

boristhebold · 13 August 2010, 08:31

She looks great ! You will have to wear an all black outfit and call her something like 'Ninja Warrior', perhaps fit an A Frame and a strobe light on top and watch other boats get out of your way in a hurry ..8-)

HUMBER P4VWL · 13 August 2010, 13:01

I don't reckon anyone else on here has a photo of their boat parachuting!!! In your lingo.....awesome!

Jizm · 13 August 2010, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screaming04

Through markings on the boat trailer, I was able to determine which unit the boat belonged to. I managed to find images of the boat's former life with "Special Boat Unit 12".

Nice!

Shame they removed the large bow ornament!!!!