New Destroyer

Markyboyo · 16 June 2008, 15:22

Just thought I would finally get around to posting a quick pic of "Bananas".
I took this on the day I collected her from Hull back in May but haven't managed to get anything else sorted yet other than setting up the trailer properly as I've been at work.
Any way, 6 weeks off work are approaching and frantic action is anticipated so watch this space!

BruceB · 16 June 2008, 15:32

Keep us posted, been curious how a similiar boat would be set up given an almost identical starting point but different requirements from different folk.
Be interesting to see how it turns out.

Markyboyo · 16 June 2008, 15:47

Cheers Bruce, how is yours coming along?

montu · 16 June 2008, 15:57

lovely boat markyboy,just got 5.3 myself.

Markyboyo · 16 June 2008, 16:14

I know there are lots of more efficient modern hulls about these days but I really like the look of the Destroyers. Guess they are a bit of a classic as ribs go! (Ducks under desk)
I can't wait for the first voyage!

mdt · 16 June 2008, 18:28

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Originally Posted by montu

lovely boat markyboy,just got 5.3 myself.

and pray tell, how quick is a 5.3 with a 115 hung out on the back ?

montu · 16 June 2008, 19:44

have to agree,love the look of the destroyers.I am planning on getting two jockey console seats aswell which should finish it off nice.
mdt-was just out on sunday on tyne and got 47.4mph one way and 47.1 the other with three of us on and lightly loaded.Think i could of got 1 or 2 more mph with a bit of fine tuning the trim

BruceB · 16 June 2008, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Markyboyo

Cheers Bruce, how is yours coming along?

A bit stalled at the moment, going slowly because I have only materials for a little more work and have to build up more funds to finish it off.
Bit of a bummer but I still need some stuff to get her launched and then more afterwards

Markyboyo · 13 August 2008, 12:51

Just thought I'd post a pic with the engine on. Haven't really done a whole lot other than that as I've been too busy playing when ever the weather has been good enough to venture outside!
Hopefully get some shots of her in the water next time I'm home!

BruceB · 13 August 2008, 22:38

Looks good, at least you are using yours!
I am still trying to get the time and weather to finish mine off, started the flooring tonight and hoping for a few dry nights to get it stuck down.
Keep us posted, its interesting to see how a similiar boat is being put together by soemone else, I can see all the things I have done wrong or could have been better

willk · 14 August 2008, 10:08

Some cheering news for all you Destroyer owners:

I was tearing about the usual cruising grounds yesterday at dusk and spotted an old Destroyer moored off a small local quay. While having a quick nosey, I was almost shocked to recognise her as a RIB that I dived off in the early 1990's, re-engined but with no other changes since (she still has her Sunfish Subaqua stickers on). Her tubes were tatty beyond belief, but she's still doing a day's work. Sorry no pics but almost dark. I reckon she must be 16-17 years old on the original tubes - good kit!

BruceB · 14 August 2008, 15:56

The dive club I was in mid nineties still have their 5.8 Destroyer going strong now and it was a few years old then.
New engine a few years ago but boat unchanged apart from new electronics.

Markyboyo · 16 August 2008, 15:04

I'm hoping she should be good for a fair few years, especially as she is kept off the water, with a cover and in a barn! Saying that my old orkney didn't look too bad on its 18th birthday! I still miss having more storage space than I could ever fill and lots of flat bits to rest the beers on! I do miss her alot apart from the hours of polishing, antifoul and y10 every year.......every time I open up the e-tec the loss of storage pales into insignificance!!