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Old 18 January 2011, 08:43   #1
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Bought one.

Hi, guys, i posted a thread at the back end of last year asking for advice on buying a Rib , i took all your valuable advice on board and have now purchased a Ribeye 785S with a 250 Yamaha, now i need to meet up with fellow Ribbers and join a club maybe to get the most out of it , any advice or recomendations please ,i will be based in the Hamble ,Southampton.
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Old 18 January 2011, 10:02   #2
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Great welcome aboard. There are plenty of ribnetters in your area that will be along shortly to advise you on everything. many happy years to look forward to enjoy. Hows about some pics of your new prize.

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Old 18 January 2011, 10:08   #3
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Sounds fantastic! The Osprey related hull will perform impeccably. Good luck & have fun!
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Old 18 January 2011, 10:10   #4
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Hi, guys, i posted a thread at the back end of last year asking for advice on buying a Rib , i took all your valuable advice on board and have now purchased a Ribeye 785S with a 250 Yamaha
Congrats!

A very capable combination.
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Old 18 January 2011, 10:23   #5
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Congratulations Skipper.

If you ever need parts, service or repair we are just up the road or up the River in Swanwick.
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Old 18 January 2011, 10:31   #6
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welcome, same as Ribshop, swanwick, river, etc, we get out a bit.
where in bstoke do you live, i used to live in old worting rd, by the fire station
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Old 22 January 2011, 05:48   #7
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Congratulations. Wise choice. Looking forward to seeing you out on the water.
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