New operator - Bournemouth Pier

Steve_B · 25 May 2013, 19:59

I am reliably informed that this will be the new "RIB" operating from Bournemouth Pier this summer. I dont recognise the RIB or where it's from??
Aluminium hull and solid "tubes"
As long as they can get it fixed, as it was towed in and is awaiting a tow to Parkstone Bay Marina (Marina staff on board)

Tim M · 25 May 2013, 20:02

I'm 99% sure that thing used to operate on the Thames in central London. Struggling to remember who the operator was but it was one of the "big boat" companies up there.

PS. Think it's Halmatic which has been modified for charter use.

C2 RIBS · 25 May 2013, 20:08

Hard place to moor alongside a pier with rolling waves a regular feature- wish them well

PeterM · 25 May 2013, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

PS. Think it's Halmatic which has been modified for charter use.

Does have the look of whats used by the boys in Poole... Just a different colour.

CJL · 25 May 2013, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

I'm 99% sure that thing used to operate on the Thames in central London. Struggling to remember who the operator was but it was one of the "big boat" companies up there.

PS. Think it's Halmatic which has been modified for charter use.

Yeah Tim's right right it was a MOD boat adapted for commercial charter. I heard it was rather juicy and with the competition on the Thames it just wasn't going to cut it.

Chris

Nos4r2 · 25 May 2013, 22:45

If that's true,I wonder why they think it'll cut it there then?

Good luck to them, it sounds like a pretty brave venture.

mcolston · 28 May 2013, 22:07

It used to be operated by Flying Fish Tours on the River Thames. I wouldn't worry Steve, it's no match for your boat.

cgf10 · 28 May 2013, 22:19

Is Shockwave the previous boat still up for sale ? That was quite a nice looking speedboat iirc, presumably it's tough to make a living from the pier ? Not the easiest place to moor up some days unlike Poole Quay

Dunc · 29 May 2013, 16:35

Fast Tourist Boat FTB | Holyhead Marine

Steve_B · 29 May 2013, 18:49

Hi Mark, not worried, rather more interested about who.

I welcome good operators to bring more people to the area and experience being out at sea safely.

What coding would allow commercial use for 20 passengers?? Seems a big beast if limited to 12!

Steve

Steve_B · 29 May 2013, 18:52

Shockwave still for sale, originally up for over £125k, much reduced now

Shockwave boat for sale, boat sales, second hand / used boats, new boats, yacht, brokerage, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, Poole Harbour, UK

Dover Explorer · 29 May 2013, 19:05

This was at our local dealer in Sandwich for ages. As pointed out, was on the Thames.

Trailer Bloke · 29 May 2013, 22:43

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Originally Posted by 250kts

Shockwave still for sale, originally up for over £125k, much reduced now

Shockwave boat for sale, boat sales, second hand / used boats, new boats, yacht, brokerage, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, Poole Harbour, UK

Thats interesting im looking for a second jet boat for Southampton

hobbit555 · 30 May 2013, 16:58

What coding would allow commercial use for 20 passengers?? Seems a big beast if limited to 12!

For more than 12 pax it would come under passenger vessel regs and to operate from Bournemouth pier it would have to be a class 6 vessel. ( This is what the passenger boats that used to run from the pier had).I think it would be fairly difficult to get a rib through the specs due to the ammount of gear you would have to have.if it was a new vessel it would be even more stringent. would also need a boat master licence holder as skipper.

mcolston · 30 May 2013, 21:36

I guess a Boatmaster license would tick all of the boxes?

floatyourboat · 02 June 2013, 06:58

Try this site: http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-hom...s-bml1stop.htm