The Eurocommuter is here

crazyhorse · 05 March 2003, 23:14

Here is a well deserved First public preview for rib.net users and in my way, a big thank you.

Well you have all put up with my mutterings about what to me is the Ultimate Cruising Cabin Rib.

I would like to thank all of you for your patience.

As some of you knew more than others,It has shown me that integrity does exist between rib net users.

I am looking forward to seeing you all on the water when she arrives and having a laugh.

I have taken a chance and have at least got on paper what will be to me, a great boat when she is built,and then arrives in Europe.

You have all helped in many ways that maybe you never knew, as I have watched for some time and listened to all your advice and cherry picked ideas and used what I thought were prudent ideas in design and concepts for my ultimate offshore cruising boat.

I hope in turn that may be some of our, at times heated and varied discussions, have also been of use to others.

This boat grew out of the total respect for Rigid Inflatable Boats as I believe they are the utimate boat for versatility.

Once again thanks to everybody and I will post some detailed pics in the next few wks.

Have a great yr and safe boating to you all.
I hope you like her

Cheers Crazyhorse

See www.eurocommuter.com

Richard B · 06 March 2003, 06:46

Helluva boat, Crazyhorse. And a great attention to detail on that spec - with stuff like "davit for MOB"

Charles · 06 March 2003, 07:52

I am extremely impressed John. It is quite clear that an awful lot of attention was paid to getting the spec right before building commenced. I think this is the key to a good boat - preparation and thought before buildng it.
Are you going to be using the boat for any major accomplishments (Atlantic crossings etc) or just as a safe offshore cruise rib? Have you decided where you are going to keep her?
Did not see any mention of a cigarette lighter?

Jelly · 06 March 2003, 08:05

Hi CH
Looks good, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh so to speak.
only comment is unfortunate choice of back ground for the 'and fishing ' page, some miss guided people would get the wrong end of the stick.
Nice to see you've got easy access to the bows wich is lacking on quite a few others of this type.
Good luck
Jelly

Manos · 06 March 2003, 08:22

THIS IS A FANTASTIC BOAT!!

And as the old saying goes 'They do not build boats like that these days'. It looks that you have spent a lot of time researching and paying attention to (even) minute details.
Impressive!!!
Wishing you all the best and hope that you enjoy her

Dirk Diggler · 06 March 2003, 08:40

Interesting looking boat Mr Coates.

Brian · 06 March 2003, 10:18

CH
The boat looks fantastic!
I am really looking forward to seeing it.

One puzzle though?
How did you learn to spell so quickly?

Garygee · 06 March 2003, 12:12

Nice boat, where are you going to keep it when its built.

Take it its going to stay afloat, if so where, hoepfully in the NW somwhere.

My Ribs going into Fleetwood Maina or is there somwhere better ?..

Regards Gary

Andre · 06 March 2003, 16:11

John
Nice, very nice what else can I say.ITS GREAT. Will you have it in time for the Plymouth get together. If yes I trust we will get properly introduced

Andre

Phill · 07 March 2003, 22:37

Certainly looks to have been worth all the problem postings. Come out and turn right and gie us a shufty. Nice to see your spelling was due to stress! Enjoy.

crazyhorse · 07 March 2003, 22:45

Thanks to everybody as it has been a real long haul and I am not there yet, but I got a great start so thanks to all of you.

Alan Priddy · 08 March 2003, 10:24

Dare I say that it looks like a RIBTEC? Alan P

crazyhorse · 08 March 2003, 10:35

I Shall take that as a great compliment Alan

There are very few ribs in my opinion that are capable of crossing the Globe in comfort, and you have one of them.

and Im a happy bunny

matiboy · 08 March 2003, 15:04

May have missed from previous posts , but when is this new King of Rib.net making its debut, is it still being built and are there any build pics available ?

A superb website also.

Havnt also figured out ( probably because I havnt been reading all the posts ) whether it is for private pleasure use or is it for commercial use ?

Cheers

crazyhorse · 08 March 2003, 15:45

It would be wrong to infer that this boat is a king of rib net,as I am of the oppinion that you can have as much fun and enjoyment with a Avon Redcrest and otheres as you can with a bigger boat.

The build starts in 2 months time and it will be finished for September the 14th 2003 then its sea trialing and bringing it home on the back of a Container Ship for me.

She is designed for Cat B RCD and MCA work boat code ,if I decide to do commercial work with her then we have assumed when designing that we would get 60 miles MCA offshore work boat code,should I jack the 9/5 in and do what I enjoy most.Which is messing about in boats

I will post some pictures as she developes.