Gas Posted December 3, 2011 Report Posted December 3, 2011 Al I think I am your man I cook and I will do the dishes I NEVER CATCH MORE THAN THE SKIPPER ?????(Just ask Charlie and Dave) I will bring some West Country cider Quote
Tomo Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Manta Ray has now evolved .... Tomo [/img] Edited March 3, 2012 by Tomo Quote
Tomo Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Posted March 3, 2012 And off to get her bum wet!!! Tomo [/img] Quote
Graham Nash Posted March 3, 2012 Report Posted March 3, 2012 You must be a very very excited boy Tomo ..... she looks AWESOME!!! Quote
Tomo Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Posted March 3, 2012 Like a dog with 2 c**ks....... Tomo Quote
Tomo Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Posted March 3, 2012 Nige, the boat weighs 6 tonne....so that's 100 HP per tonne....I think that's enough for my needs. Tomo Quote
Wedger Posted March 3, 2012 Report Posted March 3, 2012 Nice one Al! Been a while coming but worth every minute I'll bet. Wishing you long and happy hours on the tide. TL Trev Quote
niggle Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Al she looks the nuts mate,600 horses.....going to fly,can't wait to see you on the water Nige Quote
AQUAJAK Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Thats a cracker......be keeping an eye out for you on the water...... "Otters" fast boat title could be under threat with this one Trev... Nick Quote
Mike Fox Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Frisky is also around 6 tons, but we only have 28 bhp to play with; as soon as Manta Ray has kit on board, you must take the title of the "heaviest boat in the club". An awesome craft, suitable for fishing anywhere in the Channel at almost all times. Definitely an ultimate dream machine. Hope you have as much fun with ownership as I have with my 6-tonner! Mike Quote
Graham Nash Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Frisky is also around 6 tons, but we only have 28 bhp to play with; A slight difference in fuel bills too Quote
Tomo Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) Thank's lads.........will post the video's of the sea trials soon... Yes it was along time coming, but the design and development involved, being the first 11 m hull complete with Hydra- foils and a pair of 300 hp Yamaha outboard engines, was underestimated by us all. With the hull designer, foil designer along with the foil manufactures being in South Africa, didn't come without it's own challenges to. Still the main thing she's here now and..............on Budget!! ...but I did buy some extra toys from Simrad to play with... Surprising how quick that can add up to a few quid Just been reading the post about boat alarms...... and decided, after a chat with Charlie...it's a must have on Manta Ray... so off to find the kit..asap. Hope to be sailing her around to local waters in about a weeks time, subject to the finalization of trials and correct prop selection. At last I will be out fishing again soon....it's been a year since I sold Just Purfick and I've been like a duck out of water... Tomo [/img] Edited March 4, 2012 by Tomo Quote
Tomo Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) Thank's lads.........will post the video's of the sea trials soon... Yes it was along time coming, but the design and development involved, being the first 11 m hull complete with Hydra- foils and a pair of 300 hp Yamaha outboard engines, was underestimated by us all. With the hull designer, foil designer along with the foil manufactures being in South Africa, didn't come without it's own challenges to. Still the main thing she's here now and..............on Budget!! ...but I did buy some extra toys from Simrad to play with... Surprising how quick that can add up to a few quid Just been reading the post about boat alarms...... and decided, after a chat with Charlie...it's a must have on Manta Ray... so off to find the kit..asap. Hope to be sailing her around to local waters in about a weeks time, subject to the finalization of trials and correct prop selection. At last I will be out fishing again soon....it's been a year since I sold Just Purfick and I've been like a duck out of water... Tomo [/img] Edited March 4, 2012 by Tomo Quote
Maverick Martin Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Allan What a machine, your patience has paid of and now its time to enjoy the fruits Martin Quote
Osprey Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Fabulous boat! Well done. She won't be difficult to spot out there. but no-one will be able to keep up with you!Bet you can't wait. Martyn Quote
lofty Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) As a side to the security. I worked at Sunseekers for 10 years and made some good friends. One chap, a marine sparks,Tristan Cooper has gone on to specialise in marine security . His company is Dolphin Marine in Poole. I know your not really supposed to "advertise" on here but they fit some space age security on the big Sunseekers and if you mention me I'm sure he'd do you a good deal. Sorry if I've broken protocols but it's a serious matter so I'd give them a bell http://www.dolphin-marine.co.uk/ Ask for Tristan Edited March 4, 2012 by lofty Quote
Tomo Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Posted March 4, 2012 Thank's for that Lofty...will be on their case first thing Monday....well between sea trials that is... Tomo Quote
Stuie Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Cracking boat. I hope Cabin Boy doesn't see these pics or he'll put in for a transfer and I wouldn't see his **se for dust. Quote
great white Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 She looked great on your phone mate Even better in these pictures I can not wait to see her for real on the water. You have done a great job project Managing her build , I hope that she is all you wished for. Charlie Quote
Adam F Posted March 5, 2012 Report Posted March 5, 2012 Very impressive - she looks cracking, and well finished too. Id love to see some pics of the interior fit out? I also imagine alot of the charter skippers will be watching her with interest to see how the pair of V6 outboards perform in a working role. How will you fuel her up in Alderney? Quote
Coddy Posted March 5, 2012 Report Posted March 5, 2012 Paul D will be used as the donkey ....................... again! Dave Quote
lofty Posted March 5, 2012 Report Posted March 5, 2012 I'm out on the yak tomorrow afternoon/ night off Durley Tomo if your doing sea trials ill be happy to snap photos. Maybe not toooo close though. Quote
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