RIBnet Gathering 2009 ( Conwy ) - Page 2

Mollers · 08 June 2009, 21:41

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Originally Posted by willk

She's a prototype and I'm interested to know how she got on?

Will the final production model have a top half?

willk · 08 June 2009, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Will the final production model have a top half?

Odd you should ask, yer Bollixness, but apparently yes. I think the plan involves a removable section. I was more interested in the hull though...

JSP · 08 June 2009, 21:49

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Originally Posted by tony t

ignore the dates some idiot dont know how to work a camera ...needed JSP there how about a few lessons john ...!!

Look fine to me mate!

JSP · 08 June 2009, 21:52

Who's is that beast with the Ulman space hoppers and 300 motor?

Poly · 09 June 2009, 07:10

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Originally Posted by willk

Nice pics - the survival suits say it all! Who on here bought Ardbeg the new Redbay S-750? She's a prototype and I'm interested to know how she got on?

I don't think she belongs to anyone on here (?) but Kevin from hotribs.com had borrowed her, with another guy (who I think might post on here). Kevin ended up the wetest person on saturday - but that had nothing to do with the hull design!

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Originally Posted by JSP

Who's is that beast with the Ulman space hoppers and 300 motor?

The boat was called Maverick - here is the build thread: http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...light=maverick

Northern Tim · 09 June 2009, 07:12

Nobody "bought" Ardbeg she's still a demo boat, Kevin from Hotribs.com was test driving her for an article.
(Sorry to JK for mentioning the competition - please don't kill me!)

I was on board with Kevin. I felt that she handled well, and we certainly enjoyed the bit of protection from the wrap-around screen. The hull took on the rough stuff admirably, with the added weight of the cabin helping to keep the bow down. In the shorter chop, we did experience a bit of "slap", but it was nothing too horrendous. When we had the opportunity to try some tighter turns, she stuck to the water very well, with no hint of sliding, though this did require some playing with the trim, as you'd expect.
If anyone saw Ardbeg in the Suzuki pool at LBS, she has a 250hp on the back. I'd like to try her with 300, just to give the extra bit of punch. If you want a more porfessional review, wait to hear from Kevin on Hotribs.

Tim

JSP · 09 June 2009, 07:44

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Originally Posted by Polwart

The boat was called Maverick - here is the build thread: http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...light=maverick

I remember that build thread. Damn that's a fine boat!!!!

DM · 09 June 2009, 10:06

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Originally Posted by willk

I was more interested in the hull though..

I had the chance to drive it on sunday and was very impressed with the handling and protection from the weather. Fit out needs a bit more attention though. Not happy with only one battery and the access to it was poor. Also needs a ladder, lifelines and some D eyes on the transom.

As Tim says, it needs a bit more more power than the single 250.

John Kennett · 09 June 2009, 11:26

I didn't take many photos, but here are a few pictures taken in a sheltered spot where it was safe to get my camera out.

The weather was truly vile, and we didn't do a whole lot of boating, but I still had a good weekend despite everything. Many thanks to DM and GED for all the legwork organising things and helping with the launching and recovery, and thanks to the Harbour Master and his staff for making it so easy for us.

From what I could see through the horizontal rain and breaking surf it looks like a great cruising area. It would be good to come back in the summer sometime!

Northern Tim · 10 June 2009, 06:51

Conwy River Ascent
1. Gathering
2. Conwy town quay
3. Heading upstream
4. Heading upstrem
5. Paul in Silver Fox, (spittle123) and Andy, I think, in the Ribcraft

Northern Tim · 10 June 2009, 07:06

6. Adam M-S with MASH II
7. Ian Sharlot and Bern Hanreck in Ian's boat, True Blue
8. Limits of navigation!
9. John Firth (Dr John) with Hawkeye
10. pat with Rib'elious

Northern Tim · 10 June 2009, 07:08

11. Conwy castle
12. Conwy castle from between the two bridges
13. BruceB with Wavesweeper
14. tonyt onboard Uncle Albert!
15. Stul with Humma

Northern Tim · 10 June 2009, 07:12

16. tonyt
17. Big Ribcraft belonging to ??, with ronin's Maverick on the right
18. ??'s Ribcraft at Penmon Point
19. ronin and Maverick going down the Menai Strait to Beaumaris
20. Adam M-S and MASH II

Northern Tim · 10 June 2009, 07:18

21. BruceB with Wavesweeper
22. Ian Sharlot and Bern on True Blue

Apologies for some of the quality, trying to keep the camera still was not easy.

JSP wanted to put names and faces to boats so I've done my best! PM me any corrections!

Thanks to all involved, especially Ged and Dave for organising, and Kevin from Hotribs for the ride.

John Kennett · 10 June 2009, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Northern Tim

17. Big Ribcraft belonging to ??, with ronin's Maverick on the right
18. ??'s Ribcraft at Penmon Point

That was us - me and Polwart plus a couple of friends of mine out for their introductory RIB ride!

yoyo · 10 June 2009, 18:29

Some pics taken from a grey, damp and blowy Beaumaris Pier.

yoyo · 10 June 2009, 18:40

more.... A nice one of Ged and "The Full Morty" II

Poly · 12 June 2009, 20:45

Someone at Portdinorwic had some good pictures on a fancy camera (I think he had been on a Scorpion). Sports boat and Rib might be interested in them for an article they are planning. Can anyone PM me with contact details for the photographer?

BruceB · 12 June 2009, 22:25

I'll post what I have over the weekend plus whatever video the missus managed to point at a boat instead of the deck.........

Hightower · 12 June 2009, 23:00

So who was that in the Osprey with the chequers all over?