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Old 19 May 2004, 16:10   #1
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Solent rib 6m diesel
I couldn't be more pleased with the boat, its smooth, dry, forgiving and doesn't apear to use fuel.

Picked up the rib on friday 14th May and here are a few pics.

Layup of the hull is nearly complete, fuel tank and engine bearers are in place and waitign to be glassed in.
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:13   #2
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A picture of a 5.4m just come out of the mould:
Apologies for the awful pictures.
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:18   #3
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Le tubes have arrived:
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:19   #4
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The engine turned up as we were down there:
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:22   #5
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7.5m luxury rib with a 225 opti
The rib has everything, shorepower, freshwater tanks, shower, deck lighting, underwater lighting, 8 speaker sound system...
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:25   #6
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The new rib sitting outside the office in fareham.
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:38   #7
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:40   #8
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Pic of the engine
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:44   #9
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The boat gets its feet wet for the first time.
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Old 19 May 2004, 16:48   #10
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Moored up in yarmouth. Kathleen is just about visible sporting the blue helmet
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