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16 June 2006, 06:53
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Is 75hp enough ?
New to this Rib thing but have been sailing small boats for a while now, but me and the kids are now looking to have some different fun. Have been scanning e-bay. Is this a good place to buy ? have found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ski-dive-boat_...QQcmdZViewItem and recon it could be just the thing for some cruising and some water skiing.
What sort of engine would be suitable for this size of boat have got my eye on a 75hp 2 stroke. Do you think this is enough for a 5M craft
Any advice welcome.
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16 June 2006, 07:01
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Hi, and welcome to RIBnet! 
I suspect you're a troll, but if this is a genuine enquiry then this thread might be of interest: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14788
John
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16 June 2006, 08:19
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Town: Farnborough
Boat name: Narcissus
Make: Cobra
Length: 7m +
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You're such a welcoming guy! 
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16 June 2006, 09:55
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Although I may be suspicious, I made sure to welcome him first!
I could be wrong, but it just seems like too much of a coincidence given the very recent discussion about this boat.
He also shares an IP address with another RIBnet member; whilst this doesn't mean anything in itself, it does score on the Troll Radar™. As does the alphanumeric username and a hotmail address.
John
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16 June 2006, 10:02
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Country: UK - England
Town: PORTSMOUTH
Make: Avon 5.4, Avon 3.4,
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yamaha 90, Merc 30
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i smell a rat.... 
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16 June 2006, 10:03
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Country: UK - England
Town: Reading, Hants
Boat name: Juicy
Make: Sealine F43
Length: 10m +
Engine: 2 x 370hp
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New to this Rib thing but have been sailing small boats for a while now, but me and the kids are now looking to have some different fun. Have been scanning e-bay. Is this a good place to buy ? have found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ski-dive-boat_...QQcmdZViewItem and recon it could be just the thing for some cruising and some water skiing.
What sort of engine would be suitable for this size of boat have got my eye on a 75hp 2 stroke. Do you think this is enough for a 5M craft
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this is a fantastic boat and we would all thoroughly recommend it, perfect for BBQ's, put a few firelighters in the center of it and lightly spread your charcoal over them, maybe exchange the seat for a griddle and you can cook your sausages a treat. but make sure you have an alternative way home. and that is making the very big assumption that the boat would get you to your intended bbq site in the first place 
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16 June 2006, 11:02
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Before lightening the BBQ, I would advise you to full the tank and take some backup jerry cans. Don’t be afraid to spill some fuel on the deck. it can't do no harm.
Bon appétit!
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this is a fantastic boat and we would all thoroughly recommend it, perfect for BBQ's, put a few firelighters in the center of it and lightly spread your charcoal over them, maybe exchange the seat for a griddle and you can cook your sausages a treat. but make sure you have an alternative way home. and that is making the very big assumption that the boat would get you to your intended bbq site in the first place |
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16 June 2006, 11:02
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Town: sunny south coast
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Missed a bit out there Chris..
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this is a fantastic boat and we would all thoroughly recommend it and www.boatmad.com.. |
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16 June 2006, 11:06
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Country: UK - England
Town: Farnborough
Boat name: Narcissus
Make: Cobra
Length: 7m +
Engine: Optimax 225
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Is it the new leeway?
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16 June 2006, 11:08
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Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115hp
Join Date: Jul 2002
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I heard a rumour that it's his first attempt at making a plug!
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16 June 2006, 11:27
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Country: UK - England
Town: Farnborough
Boat name: Narcissus
Make: Cobra
Length: 7m +
Engine: Optimax 225
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Ah, I see. His first own design.
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16 June 2006, 12:24
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Country: UK - England
Town: I.O.W
Boat name: Leeway
Make: leeway 730
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp = 73mph :0)
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we dont make them look this good. that is a fine peace of engineering. i might buy it and splash it. if i knew how.
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16 June 2006, 12:25
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: I.O.W
Boat name: Leeway
Make: leeway 730
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp = 73mph :0)
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looks fare better than the shoddy programs you play with at work..
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16 June 2006, 12:26
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Country: UK - England
Town: I.O.W
Boat name: Leeway
Make: leeway 730
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp = 73mph :0)
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Ah, I see. His first own design.
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no its the second ettempt first one sank..
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16 June 2006, 18:29
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yam 85
MMSI: 235055163
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Snot me.....I'm far less subtle
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16 June 2006, 18:41
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Country: UK - England
Town: Essex/Vendee
Boat name: shockwave,Voluntry 2
Make: Pac 22/ searider5.4
Length: 6m +
Engine: 180hp turbo,yam 90
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Sorry feel i shouldnt miss out.Is That An OLMEC RE-TUBE
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16 June 2006, 19:20
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Country: UK - England
Town: Hoxne
Boat name: Southern Comfort
Make: NorthCraft 5.5
Length: 5m +
Engine: 150 Optimax
MMSI: 235033276
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Troll?
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it does score on the Troll Radar™.
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Not meaning to sound thick, but can you explain the term 'troll'. I assume it is the pet name for a Dory stuck to a Searider - likes dark dank places, musty etc?
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16 June 2006, 19:23
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Country: UK - England
Town: Hoxne
Boat name: Southern Comfort
Make: NorthCraft 5.5
Length: 5m +
Engine: 150 Optimax
MMSI: 235033276
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Is 1.5Hp enough?
Is this worth £1000 on E-bay too??
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16 June 2006, 19:23
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: Pwllheli-North Wales
Boat name: V-ONE
Make: Highfield
Length: 8m +
Engine: Honda 250hp
Join Date: Mar 2001
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"No" i'm sure you can see the tubes are attached and fully inflated.
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16 June 2006, 19:36
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RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - Scotland
Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 30HP
MMSI: 235089819
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Not meaning to sound thick, but can you explain the term 'troll'. I assume it is the pet name for a Dory stuck to a Searider - likes dark dank places, musty etc?
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The term is defined in detail here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll
its a geek term for people who post on forums in order to encourage an argument/debate (usually under a different name from their main username)
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