Tohatsu RIBs

Daniel · 23 August 2005, 19:37

6m - are these the same as Solent - Hulls, Tubes or both? Anything specific to look for, any experiences or opinions? Who makes the tubes? Are the hulls as fast as the Solent RIBs? What engine max could i hang on the 6m do you reckon?

Thanks in advance (yes i've something up my sleeve again)

Pete7 · 23 August 2005, 20:06

Daniel, yes and yes to the first couple of questions. Tohatsus look very similar to earlier solents however the latest versions from Lee have different chines.

The Tohatsu range of ribs were built for their engines so max hp should be 140hp. The Solents have been built without being limited to one engine manufacturer so 200 - 250 hp could be a possibility and are a heavier layup to cope with the bigger engines.

Built by Porters I think, standard marine ply and glass, tubes by Henshaws. Couldn't find anything worrying about the build but did see an early blue Tohatsu with merc diesel with small transom cracks, light build heavy engine perhaps.

Very fast ribs, Rib International clocked one 6m rib at 54 mph with 90 hp and my 6.5m did 40 mph with 90 hp. However there is a trade off and they are not as "sea kindly" as say a Ribtec or Osprey. That said it suits most owners needs and does mean the hull is an economical or easily driven with quite small engines.

Yes I would certainly have another for the performance, if the price was right.

Pete

Pete7 · 23 August 2005, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Daniel

What engine max could i hang on the 6m do you reckon?

A 150 Opti of course and it would be outrageous, Cookee could be worried

Daniel · 23 August 2005, 21:22

Ummm... i was thinking a little transom reinforcment and a 225 Opti

Best wait and see.

Thanks for the reply, just what i was looking for.

Martin · 23 August 2005, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Ummm... i was thinking a little transom reinforcment and a 225 Opti

Best wait and see.

Thanks for the reply, just what i was looking for.

bogib · 23 August 2005, 21:33

Why not going the whole way Mercury 250XS

or 300XS as I am planning for my 6 metre new boat.

Bogi

swginn · 23 August 2005, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Ummm... i was thinking a little transom reinforcment and a 225 Opti

Best wait and see.

Thanks for the reply, just what i was looking for.

You're gonna need a lot of lifejacket refills!! As if the Opti 150 on a 6 metre wasn't enough

be sure to wear your kill-chord now!

(bloody lunatic!!)

Andy Stevens · 24 August 2005, 08:54

Well my 6.6 with a 150 Opti will do 53mph.

Dry boat too.

It's nice.

Rogue Wave · 24 August 2005, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Ummm... i was thinking a little transom reinforcment and a 225 Opti

Best wait and see.

Thanks for the reply, just what i was looking for.

can I have a go!

Daniel · 24 August 2005, 13:03

Even if it had a 25hp i would not let you have a go

Jimbo · 24 August 2005, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Even if it had a 25hp i would not let you have a go

Harsh.

Daniel · 24 August 2005, 14:04

Stuart and I have never quite seen eye-2-eye since he ran off with my Sister.

Rogue Wave · 24 August 2005, 14:20

gimme back my trailer wheel and I will give you back your Sister!

I Can understand you not wanting me to drive your boat, it is hard to deal with when someone sets a high speed on the GPS that you can never quite reach!

Jono · 24 August 2005, 14:36

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

gimme back my trailer wheel and I will give you back your Sister!

I

Can we have photo of said sister?

I have lots of spare wheels if a trade is acceptable?......

Rogue Wave · 24 August 2005, 14:45

she kinda looks like Garfie but with a Bosom

Scary Des · 24 August 2005, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

......but with a Bosom

Just one

I'm in love

Des

Jono · 24 August 2005, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

she kinda looks like Garfie

Ah...... I think I'll keep my wheels then...

Anyway.... does Mrs Rogue know? Now I'm smelling blackmail potential....

Jimbo · 24 August 2005, 15:31

Now this is interesting, seeing as I am heading off to have a chat with Mrs Rogue tonight. Stu, how much for me NOT to print this thread off and show her!

Wayne Rogers · 24 August 2005, 15:37

Go for the 225 opti,great set up,handles well and fast.

Pete7 · 24 August 2005, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Now this is interesting, seeing as I am heading off to have a chat with Mrs Rogue tonight. Stu, how much for me NOT to print this thread off and show her!

Oh really, is there a packet of OMO on the window ledge then

Oh and I still need you to run a radio course in deepest Norfolk.

Pete