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Old 17 June 2010, 19:49   #1
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Saw this on another forum:
Apparently 21 twin 150hp RIBs were delivered to the Academy
yesterday.

They nearly all have alinghi/Hublot/Wisekey on them.
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Just seein' Singles in that pic?
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Teah there is 21 of these 8.5m Protector RIB's just arrived. There are a couple with single 150hp, but at least 80% has twin.
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i wonder if there is a buy back clause in the contract to supply
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they are protector's from the america's cup team, i'll be doing the commisioing sometime in july
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Sorry was quoting, but yes I am told there are twins too!

If you need a driver, always happy to help!!
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Teah there is 21 of these 8.5m Protector RIB's just arrived. There are a couple with single 150hp, but at least 80% has twin.
Good to see the Olympics comittee supporting a UK manufacturer.
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