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Old 15 December 2013, 21:15   #41
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The wife and kids named her Whisper and I went along with it as it's easy on the VHF.
"Solent Coast Guard, Solent Coast Guard, this is Whisper, Whisper, over."

"Station calling Solent Coast Guard, please speak up."
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Old 15 December 2013, 21:25   #42
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Looks good!

Shame you didn't go for the new Garmin 751 though, even more black
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Old 15 December 2013, 21:37   #43
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Looks good!

Shame you didn't go for the new Garmin 751 though, even more black
I know they are quite sexy, but I have to say that I am very happy with the 750s and the large screen is great
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I know they are quite sexy, but I have to say that I am very happy with the 750s and the large screen is great
Don't like to shout about it but...
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Old 15 December 2013, 21:51   #45
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Don't like to shout about it but...
He still can't find his way to the slipway without someone else driving though
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Old 15 December 2013, 21:52   #46
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Don't like to shout about it but...
That's bigger than my TV
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Another pic for you...
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Old 15 December 2013, 22:16   #48
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Hope the compass is well secured !
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Old 15 December 2013, 22:19   #49
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Old 15 December 2013, 23:14   #50
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Personally I think the parchment upholstery looks great
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Old 15 December 2013, 23:24   #51
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Personal taste innit? And to be fair it's still a really nice boat. I wouldn't throw it back in your face if you gave me one!
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Personal taste innit? And to be fair it's still a really nice boat. I wouldn't throw it back in your face if you gave me one!
Spot on. Personal taste. Doesn't matter what we all like and think. It's his money and his choice
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Now I like that a lot.
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I like it lovin the contrast makes it all stand out better than all black definite head turner
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Old 16 December 2013, 07:45   #55
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From that photo, it looks like the throttle control mounted tilt switch would be at your little finger. Is that right?

Do such controls come in left-handed and right-handed models?
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Old 16 December 2013, 08:52   #56
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Spot on. Personal taste. Doesn't matter what we all like and think. It's his money and his choice
I actually like the contrasting colour! But I think that the majority of the rib community here are practical people and would be thinking that light colours show dirt quicker.
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From that photo, it looks like the throttle control mounted tilt switch would be at your little finger. Is that right?
Only if you hold onto the top of the control lever, which will give you pretty lousy control in a bit of chop.

If you hold the vertical part of the lever you'll have much more control, and the trim button should be handy for the inside edge of your forefinger.
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I actually like the contrasting colour! But I think that the majority of the rib community here are practical people and would be thinking that light colours show dirt quicker.
well I'm a touch on the practical side, but when we bought the Revenger the seats were already fitted so no choice in the matter, got to say never been an issue so far, and it stood up to the wear n tear remarkably well, just needs a good scrub a couple of times a year
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I actually like the contrasting colour! But I think that the majority of the rib community here are practical people and would be thinking that light colours show dirt quicker.
Speaking personally it purely aesthetic for me. I think a darker tan, like saddle leather or maybe a touch lighter, would maybe have been good. That "parchment" colour is just a bit wishy washy for me.

When I win the lottery and I'm speccing *my* brand new rib up I'll be sure to post some pics so you can all slag off my colour choices.
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