Prime Time!

[Richard B]

Check out the video of the Prime RIB demo at Ribex: http://www.richardbateson.com/videos...Prime_0001.wmv

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Check out the video of the Prime RIB demo at Ribex: http://www.richardbateson.com/videos...Prime_0001.wmv

Good video Richard, any comments on the boat itself?

[timboli]

Brilliant-brings it all back

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by ADS

Good video Richard, any comments on the boat itself?

Thanks Alex!

Difficult to comment on the ride/handling as I was concentrating on video footage, (certainly a comfortable though as all the hand-held shots were clear!) however I did notice that the RIB is very well fitted out - the workmanship looks very good indeed and all quality components. You can see from the video that they have fitted a centre mount throttle instead of the cheaper side mount boxes - a definite positive for me (shows they aren't cutting corners as those units are very expensive). The electronics are from Garmin and Raymarine, and the VHF aerial is a sensibly chosen "raider" type. A fire extinguisher is fitted as standard, along with a throwing line. For the dem, each passenger was issued with a smart new Ocean Safety life jacket so I guess this is what's included in the package price.

And in case you didn't get it, the engine is "Oh so quiet" Shhh!

[Ribomaniatic]

I certainly am eating my words now, they managed to get an amazing looking boat together in no time, can't wait for the oppurtunity to drive it in half term (next week).......

Whoot!!!!

[Ribomaniatic]

It looks like the throttle is a bit stiff though, if you look at the video, the driver would seem to be using some force to move it, something which it shouldn't have to........

Alos I was told the standard model would have a 115, that would appear to be a 140 on the back which will nip along a bit faster on a, what, 6.3m???

[Richard B]

Throttle's fine... that type is the generic Suzuki/Yamaha/Honda model which has very positive click stops and is a very high quality unit.

[timboli]

I can confirm the throttle on both boats was smooth,the more expensive low friction cables were used when the boat was built.

The 140 was a late stage decision over the 115,more relaxed cruising(with hopefully better economy)and more speed if required were the reasons I believe,the outboards are the same body and weight.