The long wait is over - Page 2

roycruse · 28 October 2005, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Did you specify the irregular lengths of the lifelines, or is that how they came out of the can???

I had wondered about the ropes myself - its funny because the centre rope is slightly longer on both sides.

I will just re-splice it myself.

ADS · 28 October 2005, 10:33

Good luck with it Roy, great looking boat, love the tube colour. Now you have the first painful hours of running it in!

regards

Alex

bogib · 28 October 2005, 21:15

Congratulations and have many good trips to come

Bogi

roycruse · 28 October 2005, 23:51

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Did you specify the irregular lengths of the lifelines, or is that how they came out of the can???

Re checked the boat today - The life lines are not actually irregular lengths. - The centre loop in the picture has just been pulled down and the rope moved towards the centre in the d-rings. once you pull down on them all evenly it looks fine - I guess I should have made the effort before taking the photos - but i was too excited. Ill make sure they are all even in the next picture...

Thanks Jeff for pointing that out to me

Kernow Buoy · 28 October 2005, 23:57

Good Idea Roy,
Then they'd look a bit like this!

See, she is perfect

roycruse · 29 October 2005, 00:07

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Originally Posted by Kernow

Good Idea Roy,
Then they'd look a bit like this!

See, she is perfect

Wow that looks exactly the same as my boat

Thanks again for storing her for me - I definately owe you a drink or two.

She looks great sat in my new block paved area now with the cover on. - cant wait till the morning now. Although right now its pouring down with rain.

PLEASE CLEAR UP BY THE MORNING

Milan · 29 October 2005, 12:58

Fantastic looking Rib Roycruse you must be well pleased with it I was looking at Ribcraft myself before I purchased Gemini

roycruse · 30 October 2005, 20:21

Maiden Voyage went reasonably well.

To be honest I was getting a bit frustrated not being able to open up the engine more than 3000.

The force 6 that was rolling in to Falmouth Bay was ripping up 2m+ waves with breaking caps which was good fun but my 7 year old daughter did not like it much so we had to back down.

Anyway - the boat lapped up the waves with ease and it gave me great confidence to know that this boat will get me home even if I get caught out when the weather and conditions deteriorate.

No pics of the boat sorry it was far too wet and windy to get the camera out without a waterproof housing - We stopped to try and take a few pics of the sea - and this was the only non blurred one.

gingercoastie · 30 October 2005, 21:23

Roy, are you going out next weekend?

roycruse · 30 October 2005, 22:42

Weather permitting - Yes.

I still have the rest of the break in period to get out the way - another 1/2 hour at 4000 rpm - then 7 hours of any throttle I like but nothing above 4000 for longer than 5 minutes at a time (doesnt say how much time to leave between the 5 min sessions though

)

I quite fancy a trip to Fowey.

But Saturday - I reached the limit of my youngest crew member and I promissed her no more rough stuff for a while - So I hope its not a Strong Southerly again.

codprawn · 31 October 2005, 00:42

Nice to know you have been enjoying yourself!!! If she gets a bit timid let her "drive" - most kids just love that - especially if they think they are scaring YOU!!!

When your funds have recovered a bit from the boat you may think og getting one of these

http://www.pentaximaging.com/product...section--optio

Pentax optio WP - actually not just splash proof but can be used for snorkelling etc. Great quality but a bit too small for my tastes - about the same as a mobile phone!!! Still it has a 3x OPTICAL zoom and loads of different modes - well happy with mine!!!

roycruse · 05 November 2005, 23:11

OK - first run at full throttle today. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa......

Again a very wet and windy day but this time the wind direction was slightly round to the west giving one sheltered stretch of water - still a bit choppy but not enough to make the boat jump.

After a trip to Falmouth and back I was finally on the right side of the initial 3 hour break in period

I was now able to see what she can do at WOT (but only for 5 mins at a time for another 7 hours more).

Anyway - needless to say she flies - trim out to just over half way up on the trim gauge before ventilation sets in and at this position she is very light but felt extremely stable (I would love to see some pictures from outside my boat to see what she looks like at this speed - come on you southwest ribsters - I need some photographers)

Max speed after three full throttle runs was 39.8 knots at approx 6000 rpm with approx 130 litres of fuel on board and 180 kgs of passengers.

I reckon ill get about 42 on a flat calm day with 100kg less fuel on board.

codprawn · 05 November 2005, 23:34

Nice to see it's going so well - it will get even better as the engine loosens up!!!

Just remember though - it doesn't hurt to err on the side of caution and take a little bit longer running it in - I know you want to see what it will do but in the long run it will be worth it.

roycruse · 05 November 2005, 23:57

Yeah Yeah, I know take it easy - I was at around 4 hours before I opened her up which is 1 hour more than it needed to be (according to the manual) and I was told that its important to "vary the throttle" during the remaining 7 hours of running in and not just leave it at the same position for extended periods - well the way I see it is that full throttle has to be included in "vary the throttle" some where.

Shes only had 3 X less than 2 minute bursts at WOT. I always warm her up for at least 5 mins before even putting her in gear. and most of the time we are cruising around at the 3-4k mark.

The only thing the poor boat/engine hasn't had to ease her through the first few hours is any bloody nice weather or calm water.

codprawn · 06 November 2005, 02:37

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Originally Posted by roycruse

The only thing the poor boat/engine hasn't had to ease her through the first few hours is any bloody nice weather or calm water.

But it's a RIB.....

gingercoastie · 06 November 2005, 06:51

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Originally Posted by roycruse

(I would love to see some pictures from outside my boat to see what she looks like at this speed - come on you southwest ribsters - I need some photographers)

Sorry Roy, not my fault this time, blames Riders Landrover.

. Reece and I were very disapointed to spend the day sat in the garage whilst they found out what was wrong with my car.

roycruse · 06 November 2005, 08:14

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Originally Posted by codprawn

But it's a RIB.....

But the suzuki dont know that its bolted to a RIB - im sure if it could speak it would choose not to be wave jumping whilst being run in !!!

roycruse · 06 November 2005, 08:17

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Originally Posted by gingercoastie

Sorry Roy, not my fault this time, blames Riders Landrover.

. Reece and I were very disapointed to spend the day sat in the garage whilst they found out what was wrong with my car.

No probs - all you missed out on was getting rained on for most of the day anyway.

Hope you got your car fixed.

I was thinking of going out today as well but its yet another day of torrential rain - I at least like to put my waterproofs on dry when we set out

Kernow Buoy · 06 November 2005, 08:34

Well done Roy!
Blister is now serviced and ready to go, all we need now is a bit of weather. I'll get the camera on charge

gingercoastie · 06 November 2005, 10:01

I am not making any promises but I am free all next weekend 12&13th and the tides are good for the afternoon.

My camera is still charged from yesterday