My new Shearwater

robbo · 17 August 2006, 12:33

After being swamped with requests for pictures of my new rib ( well ok there was just the one!! ) here are a few pictures that I have finally got off the camera and transferred onto my computer.

The rib was delivered in February ( I know it's now August but it's the computer not the operator that's slow! ) and lifted into the marina where it will be berthed.

I would have to say that I am delighted with the RIB. Loads of space on board and plenty of room for storage.

Sorry I haven't got any running shots I will get them soon.

Any comments, questions or criticisms would be gratefully received. Although not to many criticisms as I've now paid for it!!

robbo · 17 August 2006, 12:34

More pictures

Sorry about the cap it was a present!!

Andy Moore · 17 August 2006, 13:17

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Originally Posted by robbo

Sorry about the cap it was a present!!

People always say that!

Nice RIB. Bembridge Outboards are a nice firm to deal with aren't they.

robbo · 17 August 2006, 13:27

They are great.

Can't praise Jim and Tom enough for being helpful and efficent.

Even though I keep my RIB 300 miles from them there was no probs in coming up to North Wales to fix a small leak into the cuddy ( well it was a big leak but they fixed it!! )

Rodan · 17 August 2006, 13:48

Agreed, a nice company to deal with and service is good. I like the look of that boat very much, firmly on the list!

gtflash · 17 August 2006, 20:16

i dont understand the shape of the back seat, it dosnt look big enuf for u shaped seating and looks to deep for conventional seating, is it an illusion?

codprawn · 17 August 2006, 20:58

I love the look of the Shearwater - a Ring hull and a console with a bog AND it is still a proper RIB!!!

Searider · 18 August 2006, 11:02

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Originally Posted by codprawn

a Ring hull

Don't think so.

codprawn · 18 August 2006, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Searider

Don't think so.

I do!!!

"There was something reminiscent about the spray rails met together at the stem. I'd seen it before and, in the depths of my mind, it felt good. So where had this hull come from? It was not long before I remembered the doyen and father figure of the racing hull. Mike Ring and, of course - his spray rails meet at the stem. Was this a cheap imitation of a Ring hull? Well in fact far from it - it's the real thing! Bembridge Outboards, seeing a chink in the market for a RIB that looks like a proper RIB, has a well proven hull and offers a cuddy for the odd overnight stay or a glory hole for your kids or all that old ribbing gubbins, have bitten the bullet. After two years of development, they have come up with their Shearwater Range which is a development of the tried and tested Ring 750 and 860 hulls but with a very discreet and rather clever cuddy."

Searider · 18 August 2006, 12:49

Oops - was thinking Scorceror:

http://www.sorcererboats.com/

Milan · 18 August 2006, 14:44

Fantastic looking rib

hope you have lots of fun where abouts in north wales are you ? I'am in that part of the world myself perhaps we'll see you on the water

Tim M · 18 August 2006, 15:11

Do you have any more photos of inside?

RibRoy · 18 August 2006, 22:04

Hi, thinking about getting a 860 Ring. Can you tell me whats its like in different sea conditions ?

Do you have experiense with other ribs so you can compare ?

Someone told me it is a exellent hull when it comes to speed, but not so good i heavy sea.

Thanks a lot

gaviotapete · 18 August 2006, 23:48

Robbo,
nice choice, that's a great looking rib.
more photos always appreciated.

robbo · 21 August 2006, 08:46

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Originally Posted by gtflash

i dont understand the shape of the back seat, it dosnt look big enuf for u shaped seating and looks to deep for conventional seating, is it an illusion?

It does look a bit optical illusion ish but it will take three full size people comfortably while under way.

The seat itself only comes to the hight of the tubes ( about 2.5 ft ) but it is very comfortable and usable.

robbo · 21 August 2006, 08:52

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Originally Posted by codprawn

I love the look of the Shearwater - a Ring hull and a console with a bog AND it is still a proper RIB!!!

Didn't take the bog option, Jim from Bembridge advised that it takes up a lot of space, decided to buy a bucket instead ( ! ) and use the space for all my gear which stays on the rib all the time.

robbo · 21 August 2006, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Milan

Fantastic looking rib

hope you have lots of fun where abouts in north wales are you ? I'am in that part of the world myself perhaps we'll see you on the water

The rib is berthed in Deganwy Marina. If you are ever in Conwy Bay or round that area let me know. Any excuse to get out on the water.

robbo · 21 August 2006, 09:06

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Originally Posted by Tim M

Do you have any more photos of inside?

The first photo in the thread shows the inside.

There is not much more to show. The cuddy is lined and would be ok to sleep in as long as you're not too tall, it comes with cushions.

I only use the cuddy to store gear in. It would be ok to sit out bad weather.

This was all I wanted the cuddy for as I was never going to stop overnight in it. If I was going to do that I would sleep on the deck.

robbo · 21 August 2006, 09:15

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Originally Posted by RibRoy

Hi, thinking about getting a 860 Ring. Can you tell me whats its like in different sea conditions ?

Do you have experiense with other ribs so you can compare ?

Someone told me it is a exellent hull when it comes to speed, but not so good i heavy sea.

I think the hull is very stable at speed and the fact that it is 28 ft long means that it's able to skip over most waves.

My previous rib was a 15 ft BWM which was an entirely different beast, like comparing a dune buggy to a Range Rover. So from that point of view I don't have much experience.

All I can tell you is that I am very happy with the hull and if anything happened to my rib I would buy the same again.

DaCosta · 23 August 2006, 10:33

I love the look of your teak decks

Is it real teak?? or Tek-Dek, we supply Bembridge and have fitted quite a few this year.