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Old 11 October 2010, 17:49   #1
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On thursday last I had the privilege (along with another Ribnet member from Scotland who happened to be visiting Excalibur's yard) to Sea Trial Excalibur's newest 8.2m Rib fitted with 315hp Yanmar Diesel and Yanmar's new sterdrive.

She was delivered to her owners (also Ribnet members) in Northern Ireland over the weekend.

Below are a couple of clips of the launch (excuse the quality as I only had my iPhone) where she achieved 46knts on her maiden.
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Old 11 October 2010, 23:11   #2
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Did I see her pulling into Bangor Marina today? (11th Oct)? Nice looking boat!!

Health to drive....!

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Old 12 October 2010, 20:28   #3
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Some more photos of "Pendragon" and the first ZT350 drive fitted by Yanmar/Barrus in the UK. Excalibur Ribs in conjunction with Ribventure have been selected by Barrus to trial the ZT350 drive, more photos and info will be posted on our website shortly (www.ribventure.com).

Mike-m, Pendragon was in Bangor marina on Sunday past (10 October).
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Old 19 October 2010, 21:44   #4
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Second run out with Pendragon on Sunday (17/10/10) cruising at 32 knots at 3000 rpm! Launched from Bangor (Northern Ireland).
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Old 21 October 2010, 07:42   #5
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Just want to wish the Lads at Ribventure good luck with their new 820s Excalibur. They have taken on an agency for our Excalibur Ribs and the Sport model is an ideal demonstrator.

On Sea Trials fitted with the Yanmar 315hp and new ZT Drive from Yanmar the Rib had a speed of 47 Knots.
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Old 14 November 2010, 12:34   #6
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Excalibur at Toys 4 Big Boys Dublin
New Crew!
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Old 14 November 2010, 18:55   #7
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Second run out with Pendragon on Sunday (17/10/10) cruising at 32 knots at 3000 rpm! Launched from Bangor (Northern Ireland).
Good luck with Pendragon.

Looks an amazing boat.

Maybe I'll get a spin some day??
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Old 14 November 2010, 18:56   #8
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New Crew!
That's my crew!
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Old 15 November 2010, 17:48   #9
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Next time you see us out and about come over and say hello and we'll get you out for a run.
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Old 15 November 2010, 19:18   #10
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Dunno about the boats, but the Irish knock out some fine lookin' brunettes.
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