solent ribs

[steve b]

Hi
Iam looking to upgrde my humber 4.5 to a solent 6.5.

has anyone got a solent rib and what do u think?

[Richard Curtis]

Steve

Was it you I saw a few weeks back on the way into Lymington? I was in the yellow boat with the grey tubes.

Great dry boat with excellent acceleration with an opti 150 - and good fuel ecomony. I use mine all year round and am happy to go out in most weather. Arrange a demo with Lee - I think that you will be sold on them.

Good luck

[steve b]

Richard
Hi

yes you r right twas I

I have sold the humber (sorry to see it go as it was agreat boat)

just trying to get as much info on the solent ribs

Thanks for the chat that day.

when I get the rib I might see you out and about

In the mean time Iam ribless

steve

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by steve b

Hi
Iam looking to upgrde my humber 4.5 to a solent 6.5.

has anyone got a solent rib and what do u think?

We're going to be biaised because of investing in a Solent 6.5 but Merlin has meant many more fantastic trips in great comfort, speed and safety!
Locally, Brucehawkser has one also and Tim Griffin (6.9); not forgetting Simmons O (6m diesel).

Merlin feels like a performance boat yet handles the rough stuff quite happily. Almost 200 hours up and still grinning. Give us a shout if you're down this way and we'll give you a spin.
(Mention Paul's name to Lee and see him go quite pale in the face )

missus

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

. Give us a shout if you're down this way and we'll give you a spin.


missus

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Hahaha

Just cos you lost a molar on Merlin wasn't down to P's driving but your attempts to read a GPS at 54 knots.

missus

[steve b]

Thanks for the posative replies.

lets hope Lee will do a good deal!!

thye next problem is what engine

2 or 4 stroke

Iam thinking of the suzi 140 or honda 150

wife dont like noise

Iam not a speed merchant (yet)

any comments?

steve

[The Jackeens]

If she don't like noise then a 4 stroke is a good option (I used to love our 4-s for that very reason.) Andre & Bogib were also singing the praises of Andre's Verado on Monday nite. All they could hear was the telltale allegedly!!!

However I now like the feedback from the E Tec and it's relatively quiet also.

missus

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Locally, Brucehawkser has one also and Tim Griffin (6.9); not forgetting Simmons O (6m diesel).

Merlin feels like a performance boat yet handles the rough stuff quite happily. Almost 200 hours up and still grinning. Give us a shout if you're down this way and we'll give you a spin.
(Mention Paul's name to Lee and see him go quite pale in the face )

missus

Don't mention Pauls name as poor old Lee is still recovering from that sale
If you look at Merlin and see all the bling on her you will know why. I think Paul was at the hangar more that the laminators during Merlins build. They are an excellent boat quite a few training schools are buying them now because of their handling , speed and quality and we don't spend are money easily when we are looking for a training boat. Merlin has already done some epic journey's in his/her ? short life and looks ace. Simmo's rib is also fantastic one of the smallest with a diesel and fast from all accounts . Give Lee a bell and arrange a visit or blag a ride on Merlin I think you will be impressed.

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by steve b

....wife dont like noise...any comments?

Buy her some ear defenders...they'll keep her lugs warm too.


Which reminds me.....if you could relocate any part of a woman's body, which bits would you move?





Put her ears onto her hips.

[Rodan]

Originally Posted by jwalker

Which reminds me.....if you could relocate any part of a woman's body, which bits would you move?

Clothes

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by steve b

Iam thinking of the suzi 140 or honda 150

I have the Suzi DF140 and am thrilled with it, find it very smooth, very quiet and frugal. Took a mate out on the weekend and he kept commenting on how quiet he thought it was. This is my 3rd Suzuki, on my Avon 560 I had a 90hp 4 stroke, then on my Avon 620 I had a DF-140 and same again now.

Likewise was also tempted with the Honda 150 V-tec but found that to be 5kgs over my transom weight, and although it is only 5kgs did not want to risk invalidating any warranties or insurance.

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by jwalker

Which reminds me.....if you could relocate any part of a woman's body, which bits would you move?

Voice box, so she could not say:-

"do you really need that"

"how can you justify spending that"

"no"

"not tonight darling.........."

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by tim griffin

. Give Lee a bell and arrange a visit or blag a ride on Merlin I think you will be impressed.

Cool with us ! (Cheers Tim BTW )

JW step away from the Glenlivet

missus

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by Rodin

Clothes

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Cool with us ! (Cheers Tim BTW )

JW step away from the Glenlivet

missus

In fact I would like to blag a ride me self

[The Jackeens]

Welcome aboard any time Tim sir!

Just give us a shout Paul & Robin often do little sallies to your Island midweek if your weekends are booked up training.

Hope to catch up with you soon. Be nice to have your impressions of Merlin.

K & P

[steve b]

Thanks 4 all the help & info to all of u

when I get the rib I will let u know

we could meet 4 a solent ribfest some where on the solent??

steve (ribless)

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by steve b

a solent ribfest some where on the solent??

steve (ribless)

Cool With other boats too of course

OK a casual cruise then !

Good luck with your boat choice.

Us

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Welcome aboard any time Tim sir!


Hope to catch up with you soon. Be nice to have your impressions of Merlin.

K & P

Whoo Hoo cant wait let me know when over and I will try and meet up.Thanks for the invite.