Vector 7.5m

gotchiguy · 29 November 2010, 11:56

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-5M-Vector-RI...#ht_500wt_1156

Perfect for those moments when you need to move a lot of "stuff" at high speed

Chris · 29 November 2010, 20:52

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-5M-Vector-RI...#ht_500wt_1156

Perfect for those moments when you need to move a lot of "stuff" at high speed

Nice boat!

Looks like it may have some sort of shock mitigation seating on there !

Now what do you know about the geneology of Vector

Mollers · 30 November 2010, 17:38

Another fine product from the mighty Borough.

Anchorhandler · 30 November 2010, 18:00

If you think the boat might handle well, then check out the trailer!, with a camber like that on the wheels you can take roundabouts at 70mph

simon

gotchiguy · 30 November 2010, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Chris

Now what do you know about the geneology of Vector

Plenty

I've been taught by the best

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Another fine product from the mighty Borough.

Is it a vagabond then? Or a varient of the XRs or simply an Arrowcraft?

Mollers · 30 November 2010, 18:41

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Plenty

I've been taught by the best

Is it a vagabond then? Or a varient of the XRs or simply an Arrowcraft?

Could be a Mirage.

gotchiguy · 30 November 2010, 18:51

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Could be a Mirage.

So...what's the story behind that one then

Reckon it should be "osprey and vector O.A." then? (trying to keep a little quiet till finished

)

Would you like to produce a little piece about vector and it's relationship with osprey?

Mollers · 30 November 2010, 19:02

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Would you like to produce a little piece about vector and it's relationship with osprey?

You need to get hold of either Pete Kidd or Damian Bloor for the definitive story.

gotchiguy · 30 November 2010, 19:31

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You need to get hold of either Pete Kidd

He's in morroco isn't he? And he designed the ahem...ribeye...ahem hull didn't he?

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Damian Bloor

Hu dat den?

P.S. Plans afoot to contact mikey one barn

for an interview about the bran and maybe some material. Also kris from Brugge

. I think I could really make a good go of this

paul tilley · 01 December 2010, 06:30

i think you will find Peter is in either singapore or Malasia and vector marine were the first UK rib builder to work with Mr Ullman on an 8.5mtr search and rescue rib for a swedish customer .

Mollers · 01 December 2010, 07:44

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Hu dat den?

http://www.firstmarine.co.uk/fmi_key_people.htm

gotchiguy · 01 December 2010, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Mollers

http://www.firstmarine.co.uk/fmi_key_people.htm

So you think I should try and make contact? What sort of things was he involved in with the Vectors? I assume as a naval architect he was one of the designers and engineers?

Seems a fairly important bloke: designing warships for the Thai Navy would surely indicate someone fairly important; would you reckon he'd be up for giving a little email interview?

And Pete Kidd also, I doubt he'd be interested?

paul tilley · 01 December 2010, 14:29

damien and pete owned the company and shared design work i think . the rib in question is a Vector XR24 which vector started to manufacture around 1992 ,the vagabond had a tube all round rather than a hard nose and was the forrunner of the ribeye 725 possibly .

Sebbo · 07 December 2010, 12:00

I own one of these ribs (4yrs+) I had it surveyed by a very well known RIB journalist. (friend) He knows Peter Kidd (Malaysia is his last known location, and yes he does that kind of work out there).

Vector Mirage bloody strong RIB, made well, goes like stink. Good sea boat. I took mine from Portsmouth to Torquay and back this year (one of many journeys) - no problems for the boat, occupants where a little rough (it was a stag weekend).

Mine has 200L integrated fuel tank, Water Ballast (noes tank), Came originally with Mariner 200HP V6, now fitted Evinrude 225 HO (probably a bit over the top). Before going bust Vector had strong off shore sales in the Canary Islands, the boats were renowned for speed, sea handling and build quality - hence their rather dodgy use out there on runs to Africa and back.

I believe Ribeye 7.85 uses the same hull mould, Osprey and another company also use it or have rights to it, I don't believe they have built many, I did speak to them earlier in the year (Milton Keynes based from memory) Certainly the similarity is uncanny underneath.

Definitely a proven design, Hope that helps.

Sebbo · 07 December 2010, 12:12

These are the guys who push the design

http://www.eco-marine.co.uk/index.htm

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Originally Posted by Sebbo

I own one of these ribs (4yrs+) I had it surveyed by a very well known RIB journalist. (friend) He knows Peter Kidd (Malaysia is his last known location, and yes he does that kind of work out there).

Vector Mirage bloody strong RIB, made well, goes like stink. Good sea boat. I took mine from Portsmouth to Torquay and back this year (one of many journeys) - no problems for the boat, occupants where a little rough (it was a stag weekend).

Mine has 200L integrated fuel tank, Water Ballast (noes tank), Came originally with Mariner 200HP V6, now fitted Evinrude 225 HO (probably a bit over the top). Before going bust Vector had strong off shore sales in the Canary Islands, the boats were renowned for speed, sea handling and build quality - hence their rather dodgy use out there on runs to Africa and back.

I believe Ribeye 7.85 uses the same hull mould, Osprey and another company also use it or have rights to it, I don't believe they have built many, I did speak to them earlier in the year (Milton Keynes based from memory) Certainly the similarity is uncanny underneath.

Definitely a proven design, Hope that helps.