Southampton Boat Show -which model to exhibit???? - Page 4

Andre · 30 August 2013, 14:39

Looking more like a rib now.
on the water next week and on the truck for the UK Friday a week today

Andy20 · 30 August 2013, 14:53

Really nice to see a clean workshop! Sounds stupid but it says allot about the builder.

Andre · 30 August 2013, 15:16

Cheers Andy20 for your kind comments

the attachment shows the radio & navigation equipment which is being installed. I applied for the radio licence yesterday and got the MMSI and Call Sign so the AIS will be active and ready for demonstration at the show.

I had to think of a name for the rib so she will be known as NEVER BETTER

Andre · 08 September 2013, 12:17

Well the Parker 750RS is now on route to the UK for the SBS. Here are a few photos taken on the water last Friday.

We will be exhibiting in Solent Park stand C015. For very serious buyers a demo can be arranged after the show as I will be keeping the rib at Southampton Dry Stack

I will post the price during the week.

The photos do not show the Echomax 230 Midi radar reflector and the arm rest cushions and head rest cushions are missing from the bench seat. these items will be fitted prior to the show.

So what do you think?

matt h · 08 September 2013, 13:27

Andre, looks lovely really does. can i ask why the consol's and seats are bolted down, the consul footing looks quite small to take a lot of strain.

Andre · 08 September 2013, 13:40

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Originally Posted by matt h

Andre, looks lovely really does. can i ask why the consol's and seats are bolted down, the consul footing looks quite small to take a lot of strain.

Matt

This is our standard fitting and have been doing it for many years now and have never had an issue. We use deck inserts so the deck furniture is bolted down. Easy to remove if required.

matt h · 08 September 2013, 14:04

Nice one. I have heard Parker Ribs are bullet proof and it looks really nice. I saw one whilst down at Poole Quay and it was the dogs........

Cheers!!

Andre · 12 September 2013, 06:02

The rib arrived OK and is now positioned on our stand.

Here she is will her cover on.

Cypman · 12 September 2013, 09:08

Great looking boat, will be down to see you on Tuesday.

whisper · 12 September 2013, 10:06

Looking great, we will be at the show next weekend, see you then

willk · 12 September 2013, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Andre

The rib arrived OK and is now positioned on our stand.

Here she is will her cover on.

Andre, is this a Striptease? I can't be doin' with Striptease. Get her kit off, she's on next!

Andre · 12 September 2013, 20:21

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Originally Posted by willk

Andre, is this a Striptease? I can't be doin' with Striptease. Get her kit off, she's on next!

:-) :-)

Willk, if you were to be around tomorrow at the show about 10 then you could have the pleasure to strip her

I will post the photos tomorrow when I get back from the show which is going to be rather late as I will be travelling home each day

Thanks to all you had a contribution in the choice of colours etc as I am very pleased with the result. I believe most of you will be as well.

Mind you can't wait to take her out into the Solent. That will have to wait till after the show and very soon after

willk · 12 September 2013, 20:29

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Originally Posted by Andre

:-) :-)

Willk, if you were to be around tomorrow at the show about 10 then you could have the pleasure to strip her

Much appreciated, but if I were in Southampton tomorrow, I would be at the Suzuki stand leaning on the Round Ireland 950, flicking inky blotting paper at you across the aisle - all in the Spirit of Fun & Competition, you understand

Andre · 12 September 2013, 20:48

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Originally Posted by willk

Much appreciated, but if I were in Southampton tomorrow, I would be at the Suzuki stand leaning on the Round Ireland 950, flicking inky blotting paper at you across the aisle - all in the Spirit of Fun & Competition, you understand

and if you were to pop down to the Suzuki bar to enjoy a drink you would have no choice but to look at the back of our stand where on the back of our exhibition trailer in full view and in large scale you would be seeing a mighty Parker 1000 Baltic with twin Mercury Verado 300 out in heavy seas. You would then for sure be thinking - what a good job Andre did not take that beast round Ireland- off course all in the Sprit of fun & Competition which we both very much understand

willk · 12 September 2013, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Andre

what a good job Andre did not take that beast round Ireland- off course all in the Sprit of fun & Competition which we both very much understand

I hear you!

P.S. Glad to see that you put the Link 8 VHF/AIS in her - let me know what it's like, pls.

Andre · 14 September 2013, 20:00

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Originally Posted by willk

I hear you!

P.S. Glad to see that you put the Link 8 VHF/AIS in her - let me know what it's like, pls.

Willk, this is what you would be looking at

I have no experience with Lowrance as I usually have Simrad but will check it out and let you know

Starovich · 14 September 2013, 20:08

good to see you today Andre, the boat looks good, you were right about that wear patch stuff, I went back to look at the tread master after seeing yours, and the stuff you use feels nicer.

Andre · 14 September 2013, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Starovich

good to see you today Andre, the boat looks good, you were right about that wear patch stuff, I went back to look at the tread master after seeing yours, and the stuff you use feels nicer.

likewise

and thanks for stopping by . Nice to put a face to a name

MadTubes · 16 September 2013, 19:35

Nice to put a face to a name[/QUOTE]

Great to meet you yesterday Andre, thought the 750RS looked great!

Andre · 16 September 2013, 20:03

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Originally Posted by MadTubes

Nice to put a face to a name

Great to meet you yesterday Andre, thought the 750RS looked great![/QUOTE]

Thanks for stopping by. I thought we had a very interesting conversation.
Are you already back in Ireland. Seems a short visit to the show.