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Old 14 July 2009, 17:50   #61
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When I had mine I kept thinking I wanted something bigger, now I don't have it I regret the day the new owner drove away with it. Wasn't the best looking 4m in the world but I liked it.

Human nature mate, always want something bigger, faster and more expensive. I think i will hold on to this one for a while unless a 4.7 or Ribcraft 4.8 comes up at a bargain price....but dont think one will?
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Old 14 July 2009, 17:58   #62
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If a 4.7 comes up I think you'll have to fight for it. They have a few fans on here.
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Old 14 July 2009, 21:35   #63
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39 knots in a 4m!! Mental little buggers aren't they?
just a touch, mine had a 60 on it - and i'm just over 12stone
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Old 14 July 2009, 22:19   #64
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What speed did it do with the 60hp on Olly?
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Old 14 July 2009, 22:26   #65
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just a touch, mine had a 60 on it - and i'm just over 12stone
You need to put on weight mate!
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Old 18 July 2009, 20:55   #66
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I've got one of THESE on mine. Stuck a Steering knob on it too to help when coming along side pontoons.
John,

Cheers for the recommendation, so much better than the smaller wheel and made a huge difference to the handling.

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Old 19 July 2009, 00:00   #67
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Cheers for the recommendation, so much better than the smaller wheel and made a huge difference to the handling.

Good stuff! If you look about allot of RIB's have them.
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