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11 May 2004, 21:09
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I have been driving a 200 and 250 VMAX HPDI.
Really great engines, a lot of power for small fuelconsumption, the 250 VMAX HPDI gives you 276HP.
And the best is the look, my opinion the best looking engines on the market.
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11 May 2004, 21:12
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Don't wait then! Your 585 is more than capable of cross-channel cruises 
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And we'd be very happy to accompany you. Let us know if you fancy it - in either boat! 
There are usually cross-channel BIBOA cruises each year too!
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11 May 2004, 21:16
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Country: UK - England
Town: Blandford / London
Boat name: Top Cat
Make: Scorpion 8.1
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Engine: Yamaha F225
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Petrov – So which, in your option should I buy the 250 VMAX HPDI or the 300HPDI ? Going on say an 8.1m Scorpion.
John – You're complete right and I probably will, but I needed a unique selling point for my better half. That and she can sun bath on the front – her only complain about our current boat !
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11 May 2004, 21:19
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I needed a unique selling point for my better half.
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11 May 2004, 21:20
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Country: UK - England
Town: Blandford / London
Boat name: Top Cat
Make: Scorpion 8.1
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Louse – thanks for the kind offer will definitely take you up on it later in the year. There are some more like minded soles that I met on a Adv Power Boat training course the other weekend.
Must also join BIBOA. Their Herme (sp) cruise looks great fun
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11 May 2004, 21:23
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Aww, that's not very nice - I thought we were becoming friends!!! 
Looking forward to the trip already. Jackeens - you coming?
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11 May 2004, 21:25
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Town: Blandford / London
Boat name: Top Cat
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Louise. So sorry. That’s what happens if you try and watch TV, Type and Drink Beer !
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11 May 2004, 21:26
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You and Richard B are gonna get along very well!!
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11 May 2004, 21:29
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Country: UK - England
Town: Brittany/Portsmouth
Boat name: Merlin
Make: Solent 6.5
Length: 6m +
Engine: 200
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Yeah ! (To the cruise question!!!)Not on Zeb!!!Mebbe on a hardboat tho...
Quite impressed with that one I've seen...
(Brittany Ferries!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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11 May 2004, 21:29
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Acctually i don`t think the boat will be faster with the 300HPDI and if i am right (can be wrong) the fuel consumption is almost the same.
So there is three thing to choose between.
1. Good looking than the 250 VMAX
2. Price of engine than the 250 VMAX
3. 300 is 300 that`s looks cooler on the transom
2-1 for 250 VMAX but i would choose the 300HPDI because it`s still 300 and you will be pretty lonely with that engine.
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11 May 2004, 21:29
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Country: UK - England
Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115hp
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Yes, we've done Alderney on our RIB, but for St Malo I went with the Micklewrights on their old RIB which was an 8.5 self built aluminium hull - very smooth too!
I've also been across on friend's 6.5 Scorpion which was fun, but I had a horrible hangover so that was a bit of a blurr!!
You'll find the 8.1 superb for cross channel runs. Have you specced the built-in rear seat with the outboard well? It should make for a very safe boat. And whichever motor you choose (Vmax250 or 300) you should have plenty of power. I think that those motors are the same block so should weigh about the same.
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11 May 2004, 21:30
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To the Jackeens...
Ahh, you chickens. You're not deserting us surely...? 
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11 May 2004, 21:39
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Country: UK - England
Town: Blandford / London
Boat name: Top Cat
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Petrov – Thanks very much for your thoughts. All advice greatly received.
Maybe this is the answer http://www.yamaha-motor.com/news/dyn...7&lid=5&lc=otb – not sure when it will be available !
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11 May 2004, 21:46
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Make: Solent 6.5
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To the Jackeens...
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Sorry Lou...misread...
Any invite to crew Blue Ice is wonderful thank you..would love to...
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11 May 2004, 21:49
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That's more like it - thought it was a bit odd for you to turn down a boat ride! Richard says you have to come with us - who else would put up with us?!
So, do we start planning now? - or do you think that would scare off pmorgan? 
Anyone else likely to be interested? 
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11 May 2004, 21:54
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I heard that the engine only will be available in the states.
Don`t know if it`s true but probably it is 
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11 May 2004, 22:06
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Make: Ribcraft 6.5
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I'm slightly confused, why does that article say "Yamaha VZ300 — The World’s First 300HP Direct-Injected Outboard Motor". The 300 HPDI is direct injection.
Nice prop bad though - shame its not orange.
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11 May 2004, 22:23
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Yeah ! (To the cruise question!!!)Not on Zeb!!!
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Choose a nice day and you'd be ok on Zeb, wouldn't you?
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11 May 2004, 22:28
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Petrified JW
Question of scale really...out there in the Ocean it's so much scarier...even oil tankers look vulnerable (and are at times...)
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11 May 2004, 22:32
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Make: HumberOceanOffshore
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Yes, but only for an hour.
If your gonna start arguing with tankers, I'm not sure being in a Scorp will be much advantage.
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