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Forum: RIB gallery 27 June 2015, 17:46
Replies: 11
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Posted By Scooby Doo
We also have 2 x Zodiacs with Tohatsu diesel...

We also have 2 x Zodiacs with Tohatsu diesel outboards. Spot the Zodiac.

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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 23 June 2015, 20:56
Replies: 62
Views: 9,561
Posted By Scooby Doo
I've never taken my own rib across the channel,...

I've never taken my own rib across the channel, I'd love to this summer. I have no idea what I will be doing 7th Aug but if my PA (wife) hasn't organised anything I'd love to join you. Even just to...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 23 June 2015, 18:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,523
Posted By Scooby Doo
I have great memories from doing...

I have great memories from doing this.........like when the rolling stones came on and I had 10 people jumping up and down on the deck of the rib. Lucky it was a Huricane 733, probably would have...
Forum: RIB gallery 23 June 2015, 11:35
Replies: 11
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Posted By Scooby Doo
Ahhh Seven Ocean, one can dream . Not too bad...

Ahhh Seven Ocean, one can dream . Not too bad here, anchored off Freeport Bahamas. The water is 28m deep and I can see the bottom!

Been driving jeb boats for 15yrs and still have to think about...
Forum: RIB gallery 23 June 2015, 00:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,927
Posted By Scooby Doo
Yup, you know here?

Yup, you know here?
Forum: RIB gallery 22 June 2015, 11:26
Replies: 11
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Posted By Scooby Doo
Exactly, if someone falls overboard and you run...

Exactly, if someone falls overboard and you run them over you just pick them up as they come out the back!:whistling: To be honest we very rarely need to go far, so the jet works fine for this...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 June 2015, 22:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,927
Posted By Scooby Doo
Not pretty but functional. 4cyl yanmar with...

Not pretty but functional. 4cyl yanmar with Hamilton jet drive. I'm not a fan of jet boats, fun to maneourver but rubish in any kind of seaway.

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Forum: RIB gallery 21 June 2015, 15:42
Replies: 11
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Posted By Scooby Doo
Ribbing at work (FRC)

Just popped out to check the drafts.

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Forum: RIB gallery 21 June 2015, 03:22
Replies: 474
Views: 138,809
Posted By Scooby Doo
Sold a 2005 puma for the new 2.2 XS, before they...

Sold a 2005 puma for the new 2.2 XS, before they were all spoken for. It’s more civilized, quieter, more planted on the road, stereo is good. We had an early puma, but the 2.2 seems better put...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 June 2015, 02:58
Replies: 474
Views: 138,809
Posted By Scooby Doo
It was a bit slower on the way back! No need for...

It was a bit slower on the way back! No need for more power up hills and breaking was fine, although if you are towing a long rig (10.8m from tow ball to skeg) you really need a long wheel base landy.
Forum: RIB gallery 20 June 2015, 21:31
Replies: 474
Views: 138,809
Posted By Scooby Doo
Do the pics work for you? My internet is rubbish!...

Do the pics work for you? My internet is rubbish!
No the new ones are unlimited, on a closed private road it did 92mph, no drama either. If I did 85 in my 300tdi the doors would fall off, the...
Forum: RIB gallery 20 June 2015, 21:00
Replies: 474
Views: 138,809
Posted By Scooby Doo
Should have known there'd be a Landy thread...

Should have known there'd be a Landy thread somewhere :rolleyes:

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The 90 had 200 miles on it when we left the south coast, we cruised at 80+ all the way to Largs where we...
Forum: RIB gallery 20 June 2015, 14:09
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,434
Posted By Scooby Doo
Here's my 'Rig'. Not very good pics but you get...

Here's my 'Rig'. Not very good pics but you get the picture. Arctic Blue 27.

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Forum: RIB gallery 18 June 2015, 23:13
Replies: 64
Views: 18,227
Posted By Scooby Doo
The two boats are so different yet both excellent...

The two boats are so different yet both excellent in there own ways. The Zodiac was so planted and the deep V and weight gave a great feeling of security. I had mine out in some pretty horrendous...
Forum: RIB gallery 18 June 2015, 16:55
Replies: 64
Views: 18,227
Posted By Scooby Doo
Great looking rib! I just sold my ex USA special...

Great looking rib! I just sold my ex USA special forces Zodiac Hurricane 733. It had a Volvo Penta AD41 and as you know the hull was as solid as a rock. I ran it for 10 years with very few problems....
Forum: Engines & props 18 June 2015, 15:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By Scooby Doo
Thanks for the replies, consensus from the states...

Thanks for the replies, consensus from the states seems to be stick with the Bravo 1. A Mirage Pro 29P may give 2 knots more top end but will suffer everywhere else.
As B58 said, perhaps during the...
Forum: Engines & props 18 June 2015, 00:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By Scooby Doo
The boat weighs 2.7t light and 3t heavy. One of...

The boat weighs 2.7t light and 3t heavy. One of the reasons for the good speed is the engines huge torque, 704nm (519ft-lbs)! Which means it can turn a high pitch prop, pretty much the highest pitch...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2015, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By Scooby Doo
She looks great and very well cared for, if the...

She looks great and very well cared for, if the price is right and nothing stands out as a show stopper I’d go for it!

If its a QSD 4.2 SE then you are good, mine is a 2009 engine so I'm sure...
Forum: Engines & props 17 June 2015, 03:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By Scooby Doo
Thanks for the replies I've sent an email to a...

Thanks for the replies I've sent an email to a couple of prop guru's in the states and got some really helpfull answers. Looks like the

The hull is fairly nippy, double stepped with tricky...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2015, 02:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By Scooby Doo
Sorry for the crap picture this is all I have...

Sorry for the crap picture this is all I have access to at the moment.

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Can't justify getting a 5K trailer wet when a lift is less than 1% of that.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2015, 02:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By Scooby Doo
Hi Rufus, So far so good! Diesel is defiantly...

Hi Rufus, So far so good! Diesel is defiantly cheaper than petrol to run. You have to be religious about leg and engine oil changes and warming her up before 'putting the hammer down'.
Previously...
Forum: Engines & props 15 June 2015, 17:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By Scooby Doo
I need to buy a new prop as a spare and was...

I need to buy a new prop as a spare and was wondering if its worth taking a punt on a Mirage Pro to free up a few more knots top end.

Worry is it'll get les grip in the corners and cavitate more...
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 June 2015, 12:59
Replies: 44
Views: 10,809
Posted By Scooby Doo
Sorry to hear about your problems. I agree with...

Sorry to hear about your problems. I agree with the comment above. I have a 3 axel 3500 (10m long) that I tow behind a Defender. It has an adjustable tow bar that I set so the trailer is parallel...
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 June 2015, 01:48
Replies: 44
Views: 10,809
Posted By Scooby Doo
Without seeing a pic I can only offer my best...

Without seeing a pic I can only offer my best guess, your post is not very clear.

I have an SBS trailer and it is excellent. From what I understand:
- The front of the trailer is too low.
-...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 15 June 2015, 01:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By Scooby Doo
It has taken some getting used to how quickly we...

It has taken some getting used to how quickly we can get to places. Looking forward to taking the little one to the beaches off pool.
The old rib made 32knts, admittedly it would do that in a force...
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