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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 01 November 2015, 14:18
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Posted By Xk59D
I have never tried I don't think, the 551...

I have never tried I don't think, the 551 normally has that info.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 October 2015, 22:41
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Posted By Xk59D
Don't you mean 2.2 litres per mile for both...

Don't you mean 2.2 litres per mile for both engines?

I have 2 Garmins because they came with the boat.

The 750 shows fuel flow and maps normally, the 551 shows trip data when I'm out.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 October 2015, 19:22
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Posted By Xk59D
"normal" mile as i use google maps to check...

"normal" mile as i use google maps to check distances for days out, makes it easier.

some pics from previous trips attached. the 67 mile trip was a day out with last tango funnily enough, we were...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 October 2015, 12:17
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Posted By Xk59D
Performance is a trade off as with most things. ...

Performance is a trade off as with most things.

The general rule of thumb with ribs is you want the max HP, or as close as possible to it, the hull is rated for whilst staying under the weight...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 October 2015, 09:02
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Posted By Xk59D
the RIB market is akin to the car market where...

the RIB market is akin to the car market where you do get what you pay for in terms of build/quality and hull design by far and large.

the most sought after 6m (ish) makes, in very general terms,...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 October 2015, 21:46
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Posted By Xk59D
It might be "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz" to you but to new...

It might be "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz" to you but to new comers they likely don't know anything about them.

If the OP is happy with them then fair enough, at least they bought it knowing the history.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 October 2015, 16:03
Replies: 97
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Posted By Xk59D
Jepho, Before you commit to the leeway it...

Jepho,

Before you commit to the leeway it is only fair you buy in the knowledge of what they are.

If you search leeway on the forum you will find a lot of info.

I don't have any axe to...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 October 2015, 00:47
Replies: 97
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Posted By Xk59D
Another thought....ferry marine is another...

Another thought....ferry marine is another possible source perhaps? Not sure if anything to do with FYM/bosun's locker but they have the ability to assemble them too.

FYM used to advertise...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2015, 23:08
Replies: 97
Views: 11,785
Posted By Xk59D
Poly, full boats are built there yes, but, i am...

Poly, full boats are built there yes, but, i am 99% certain they have had bare hulls in Edinburgh and built them up at the very minimum, I shall explain.

My mate went and seen it made over space...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2015, 22:23
Replies: 97
Views: 11,785
Posted By Xk59D
Now that I think about it, northcraft boats can...

Now that I think about it, northcraft boats can be built in Edinburgh, I know someone who had a custom 6.3 from there with a 90 Suzuki. I'll check out the hull next time I see it. His transom cracked...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2015, 22:02
Replies: 97
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Posted By Xk59D
I have never seen the 6.4 hull in person, I only...

I have never seen the 6.4 hull in person, I only have my 6.8 and a 6.5 I was going to buy as experience.

It certainly is no where near as deep a V as mine or the 6.5, I can't say for sure it...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2015, 11:39
Replies: 97
Views: 11,785
Posted By Xk59D
You don't have better pics per chance or one of...

You don't have better pics per chance or one of the deck? Was there any plates on the transom inside?

It looks like ribcraft seats, not sure about the console and the hull, I must admit I doesn't...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2015, 01:40
Replies: 97
Views: 11,785
Posted By Xk59D
Given the price of stacking (about 400-450 quid...

Given the price of stacking (about 400-450 quid per metre for the year via google) I would seriously consider what you really need size wise as costs will mount up quickly.

Sea trial is always a...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2015, 00:53
Replies: 97
Views: 11,785
Posted By Xk59D
None of those strike me as a good buy tbh. ...

None of those strike me as a good buy tbh.

You have given 3 quite different boats there so I don't know what you are really thinking of.

However, if you have 15k then some options, note I know...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 27 October 2015, 22:17
Replies: 97
Views: 11,785
Posted By Xk59D
Andre, the budget was 10k! I'll give you 11 then.

Andre, the budget was 10k! I'll give you 11 then.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 27 October 2015, 21:59
Replies: 97
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Posted By Xk59D
Post up some links to what has caught your eye...

Post up some links to what has caught your eye and how many will be with you, type of weather you expect to go out in etc
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