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Forum: Commercial operators 26 April 2004, 17:06
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
How do you make money with petrol being what it...

How do you make money with petrol being what it costs up there? I'm actually trying to make a profit, which is why I'm going with the extra investment in diesels.
BTW, daily non-stops flights from...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 19:51
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
I couldn't agree more. Just having a little fun...

I couldn't agree more. Just having a little fun with Nick.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 14:55
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
That's pretty cheap. By trade price do you mean...

That's pretty cheap. By trade price do you mean dealer price?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 14:24
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
LOL no offense meant Rene! It's just that PADI...

LOL no offense meant Rene! It's just that PADI was the running joke when I was in the program because they nickel and dime you for every little specialized course before you got an open-water...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 14:08
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
I'm paying around $26,500 USD for mine, no motors...

I'm paying around $26,500 USD for mine, no motors and no electronics. Engine and accessories mounting is included in this price, so just the hull for export might end up cheaper. The dive version...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 02:44
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
Forgot one thing, Nick. I was trained by US Navy...

Forgot one thing, Nick. I was trained by US Navy SEAL's, so don't EVER call me a PADI diver again! :lastword: Don't make me have to take off a reputation point! :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 02:28
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
I'm not exactly sure what a poncy seat is, but I...

I'm not exactly sure what a poncy seat is, but I doubt I'd want to sit on one. I think the boat looks smaller that it actually is in the picture, maybe another will help. As an ex full time dive...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2004, 00:26
Replies: 43
Views: 7,554
Posted By Robbie D
Yes you can have an inboard AND deckspace. Just...

Yes you can have an inboard AND deckspace.
Just spoke with the owner of this boat... one of the highest volume dive operators anywhere in Brazil. He can't stop raving about it. I contacted him...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 April 2004, 18:58
Replies: 6
Views: 6,123
Posted By Robbie D
I'm also thinking about getting this unit. It...

I'm also thinking about getting this unit. It looked great in the bright sun at the boat show, but then again I wasn't bouncing around either.
I'm trying to find a unit that will work in combination...
Forum: Engines & props 20 April 2004, 14:33
Replies: 20
Views: 4,672
Posted By Robbie D
Tim, the round is relatively short, about 8 to 10...

Tim, the round is relatively short, about 8 to 10 NM depending on the route. Speed will vary a lot... cruise, slow moving around rock walls, and full stop for swim time. Might see some extra rpm if...
Forum: Engines & props 20 April 2004, 06:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,672
Posted By Robbie D
I'll get the exact specs later this week, but as...

I'll get the exact specs later this week, but as for the engine spacing the 1.7's will hardly be shoe-horned in. The beam on this puppy is 10' 4", with an engine compartment of about 8' across. The...
Forum: Engines & props 19 April 2004, 19:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,672
Posted By Robbie D
Unfortunately the nearest boat in this...

Unfortunately the nearest boat in this configuration is a plane ride away, but I think it's worth for an investment this size.

I've seen a few members post an interest in the twin Merc 1.7 setup,...
Forum: Engines & props 19 April 2004, 19:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,672
Posted By Robbie D
Here's another. And BTW it's rated for 22... 15...

Here's another. And BTW it's rated for 22... 15 in seats, 5 in the bow, 2 crew.
Forum: Engines & props 19 April 2004, 18:54
Replies: 20
Views: 4,672
Posted By Robbie D
Single or twin diesels?

I've run all the numbers, and without a doubt diesel is the way to go for my tour boat. The manufacturer swears that the best motor setup they've installed is twin Mercruiser 1.7L dti's (120hp per...
Forum: Commercial operators 17 April 2004, 15:21
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Just now noticed that you run the Merc 1.7. Not...

Just now noticed that you run the Merc 1.7. Not sure about the Opti's, but do you really think the Opti's consume 3x more than the 1.7's in terms of quantity alone? Sounds a bit high.
What's your...
Forum: Commercial operators 17 April 2004, 00:24
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Thanks for the great replies! Quick update....

Thanks for the great replies!
Quick update. Just saw the RIB firsthand at the Rio Boat Show. The word from Flexboat is that the best performance of all motor combinations so far is with twin diesel...
Forum: Commercial operators 16 April 2004, 01:41
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Just wondering if anyone here has ever considered...

Just wondering if anyone here has ever considered using 4 stroke outboards. The new honda bf150's seem like they'd be a good option if it weren't for the price. I just can't seem to find any...
Forum: Engines & props 16 April 2004, 00:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,854
Posted By Robbie D
Thanks for the responses. I'm surprised at not...

Thanks for the responses. I'm surprised at not finding one that's more geared towards simple protection of the prop with minimal loss of power. I'll only be working in deep water, so my main concern...
Forum: Commercial operators 14 April 2004, 19:25
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Tim, It helps a lot and it's good to hear from...

Tim,
It helps a lot and it's good to hear from someone more or less in the same business. I'll get a better idea on the math you suggested and get back to you with the data. I might be able to...
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2004, 19:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,854
Posted By Robbie D
Will do... thanks aligator

Will do... thanks aligator
Forum: Commercial operators 14 April 2004, 15:41
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Searider, I think I'll get a chance to test one...

Searider,
I think I'll get a chance to test one this weekend if I'm lucky. They've put a couple of Merc 220hp diesels in with Bravo 3's, but those were set up for half the passengers. I think I'll...
Forum: Commercial operators 14 April 2004, 15:37
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Hmmmmmm.... tempting! Now for the dreaded...

Hmmmmmm.... tempting! Now for the dreaded question. Optimax or Honda four stroke? Would a single 225 do the job or a pair of 150's?
Forum: Commercial operators 14 April 2004, 15:13
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
Hey Manos, I think our posts crossed paths. I'd...

Hey Manos, I think our posts crossed paths. I'd be really curious to find out why you'd opt for outboards?
My thinking, correct me if I'm off, is that for a commercial operator, any problems with...
Forum: Commercial operators 14 April 2004, 14:45
Replies: 40
Views: 9,455
Posted By Robbie D
It's hard to believe it's under 8m, isn't it? The...

It's hard to believe it's under 8m, isn't it? The Ribs in the pictures have 4 seats across and hold 27 passengers, but I would go for 3 across for room to move around on deck. Mine will hold 22. It...
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2004, 14:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,854
Posted By Robbie D
Propeller guards

I will be doing some close-quarter work in sea caves and along rock formations. Jet drives are impractical where I am because of a lack of servicability. Do prop guards have an affect on speed or...
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