Which 6m?

[Jus]

Apologies for another which RIB thread!

Just wanted opinions on a choice I have, 2001 Osprey Vipermax 6.5 + Optimax 150.

Or

2005 Humber Destroyer 6.0 + Suzuki DF140

Both with same sort of kit, 4 jockeys + console seat, both circa £16000.

[nugent]

viper 4 me,
build quality second to none, and sea ability to match

[Jus]

I take your point, but I was thinking the whole outfit is four years older, and engine done a few hundred more hours.

[Pete7]

Hmm, why not take them both for an extended sea trial and see which one you prefer, not an unreasonable request given the £16k price tag, although I agree with Nugent, the Osprey is a superb hull. Is the Osprey Opti 5 years old? I thought it had a silver engine (Mariner) cover on it at one time?

This may be a differnet boat, not sure:

http://www.hotribs.com/05ribreviews/03osprey/osprey.asp

Pete

[Jus]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Hmm, why not take them both for an extended sea trial and see which one you prefer, not an unreasonable request given the £16k price tag, although I agree with Nugent, the Osprey is a superb hull. Is the Osprey Opti 5 years old? I thought it had a silver engine (Mariner) cover on it at one time?

Pete

I'd like to try them both out, once I can find some time!

The Opti is 5 years old, I don't know of cover change, not sure whether its the same rig, this one is an ex-OCR safety boat.

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by Jus

I'd like to try them both out, once I can find some time!

The Opti is 5 years old, I don't know of cover change, not sure whether its the same rig, this one is an ex-OCR safety boat.

Have you contacted the people selling the vipermax?

James

[Richard B]

Depends what you want the RIB for.

For Dive and Safety use the Humber Destroyer.

But Osprey Vipers are much better handling and make a better cruising RIB by far.

Suzuki DF140s are allegedly a bit underpowered (ie not really a 140) but users report good economy. They are quiet, but like most 4-stroke engines they sound a bit sort of asthmatic if you're used to a two-stroke! Mercury Optimaxes are great engines, very good performance and very reasonable economy. Need to be well looked after though. 5 years old doesn't mean much unless you know the total running hours. Some reckon they are a bit noisy, but most owners love the deep growl (and the scream as the prop leaves the water!)

What car do you drive? If you have a Daihatsu Sirion or a PT Cruiser, the Humber's for you!

But of you drive a Scooby or an Evo you will want the Osprey with the Mercury Opti.

[Jus]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Depends what you want the RIB for.

For Dive and Safety use the Humber Destroyer.

But Osprey Vipers are much better handling and make a better cruising RIB by far.

Suzuki DF140s are allegedly a bit underpowered (ie not really a 140) but users report good economy. They are quiet, but like most 4-stroke engines they sound a bit sort of asthmatic if you're used to a two-stroke! Mercury Optimaxes are great engines, very good performance and very reasonable economy. Need to be well looked after though. 5 years old doesn't mean much unless you know the total running hours. Some reckon they are a bit noisy, but most owners love the deep growl (and the scream as the prop leaves the water!)

What car do you drive? If you have a Daihatsu Sirion or a PT Cruiser, the Humber's for you!

But of you drive a Scooby or an Evo you will want the Osprey with the Mercury Opti.

Are you psychic? I drive a Scooby (which also has a certain growl!).

[Jus]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Have you contacted the people selling the vipermax?

James

Yes, I've been to see it.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Jus

I drive a Scooby (which also has a certain growl!).

Osprey Vipermax powered by an Opti will be perfect foy you then