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Old 06 March 2012, 20:45   #41
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Super looking rib - lot of work - nice one!

Taking it anywhere nice in the summer?
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Old 06 March 2012, 20:47   #42
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Super looking rib - lot of work - nice one!

Taking it anywhere nice in the summer?
thats a hint if ever i seen one
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Old 06 March 2012, 21:04   #43
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Old 06 March 2012, 21:05   #44
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Old 06 March 2012, 22:24   #45
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Can you let me know what these ride and perform like please as i looked at a 6.5 vipermax with 175 on yesterday and looks were impressive, how safe a rib are they and do you know anyone selling a 585/6.5 one if they perform as well as they look.

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Absolutely love it Chris, great work
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Old 06 March 2012, 22:51   #47
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i looked at a 6.5 vipermax with 175 on yesterday
The one on ebay with the lounge sofa in the back?
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Old 07 March 2012, 10:28   #48
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Can you let me know what these ride and perform like please as i looked at a 6.5 vipermax with 175 on yesterday and looks were impressive, how safe a rib are they and do you know anyone selling a 585/6.5 one if they perform as well as they look.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi Butters, You only have to do a few searches on here to realise that Osprey are a highly respected brand and particularly the Vipermax. I'm now on my third having started with a plain Viper 5.25 then Vipermax 6.5 and now the 7.0 meter.

If you can get a 6.5 then that would be the best option they are superb boats and if they are set up right will give you years of pleasure. They are well built with all the hulls being built by one guy who really knows his stuff.

Regards the one on ebay, it looks ok, I would allow some extra money to get it up to scratch as it look a bit tired in certain places, the back seating is something that is more suited to family use and would not be my first choice however unless you are plannig lots of long distance trips in all weathers with 4 people on board when 4 Jockey seats would be preferable then I am sure it will be fine.
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Old 07 March 2012, 15:13   #49
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Looking very nice, like new

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Old 07 March 2012, 15:21   #50
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Another good boat brought back to life, good job
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Sure we'll think of Something! Looking GOOOD mate
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Old 07 March 2012, 19:20   #53
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Apart from a couple of minor jobs to be done over the next few days the refurb is complete.

It's been emotional.

However the final result is as good as I hoped it would be if not better.
you av med a good job there son,nice bit of kit
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Whats the Alloy Wash Tub in Picture 2 mate?.... Tender??
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Old 07 March 2012, 20:19   #56
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Whats the Alloy Wash Tub in Picture 2 mate?.... Tender??
I was impressed with the readily available loo roll
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Old 07 March 2012, 20:40   #57
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Well Chris said it DID get a bit emotional
Nice job though eh?!
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Old 23 November 2012, 20:47   #59
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Off we go again! After a seasons use some additional stuff needs doing so decided to get the engine off to sort out a binding tilt tube and at the same time get the hull up to Osprey for a clean up and to get the transom boxes properly fixed as my efforts last year have not stood the test of time!

Also replacing hinges, catches etc with good quality Protex ones as the old ones were not up to the job. Getting the tubes cleaned up a bit more and some diamond tread patches fitted. Probably fit a second battery and charging circuit. Getting some nice fishing rid holders made etc etc. hopefully back in the water end of December...

Engine ready for removal

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Supported in a pallet ready to have the trim and tilt disassembled so new bushes can be fitted

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Didn't Honda have a problem with their saddles/brackets breaking? I'd give the saddle castings and main components close inspection whilst you've got them in bits.
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