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Old 03 July 2007, 03:04   #1
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ribtec 535 with 90 optimax

i would like your comments please.

what are they like in the choppy stuff also good and bad points ???

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Old 03 July 2007, 07:47   #2
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Hi Andy,
well given that's its only a 5.35 general feedback I've had from others is that for its size its an excellent seaboat, with that 90 on it'll fly!
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Old 03 July 2007, 09:49   #3
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Check the weight of that Opti though, it's the same block as the 115, so could be a bit heavyweight for a 535.
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cheers guys

hi kernow i cant get the thread to open ?? .

what do you think top speed would be with this set up

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Old 03 July 2007, 11:37   #5
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well downhill with a following wind mine will hit 40kts, and thats with a 96 evinrude 90 with carbs, I would imagine an opti would be at least as good?
I can't get that thread to open now either search for this-

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Good boats, i sea trailed the 5.85 and the 5.35 in the Solent and was impressed, the 5.35 is obviously a fair bit smaller but still handles the rough o.k, only thing i found with the 5.35 is that it could do with having a slightly wider beam, seemed quite narrow, good strong sea boat though.
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hi kernow i cant get the thread to open ?? .

what do you think top speed would be with this set up

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Old 03 July 2007, 14:18   #8
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535 ribtec

thanks for your replys guys. looks a good buy then.

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Old 03 July 2007, 16:37   #9
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Andy,

That size of boat and that engine should be very good for you. Have you got a particular boat in mind ?

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yes nick

its a 2003 boat and engine does anybody have any info on them deep v/ max engine weight ??.
ive got a ribeye brouchure but theres no info about the 535 on the price list it says max engine is 90 hp it does look heavy as guyp said i think the dry weight of the opti is 170kg ??
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Andy

I can only second what Kernow and Nick have already said - the 535 is a great boat. Mine has a Mariner 90 on and I've pushed 34 knts on the flat with a full load of fuel and 3 up. It holds the sea really well and you feel confident that it won't suddenly do anything stupid and flip out.

You'll have great fun with her.
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hi andrew h

thanks for your reply
its helpful to have other poeple's opinion's
cheers guys
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