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10 Year Old RIB Project

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Fishtigua, May 15, 2018.

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  1. Fishtigua, May 15, 2018
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    Fishtigua

    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    We seem to have acquired an old RIB, but this one is a bit special. It's the 1st 11m Stormforce Flybridge made by Redbay and was built for the Around Britain and Ireland rally, which she breezed.

    She has a rather interesting history after that, with a partial sinking, new drives and the owner being arrested for financial crimes. Auctioned afterwards by the Sheriff's Office.

    I may be busy for the next few months.

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  2. Capt Ralph, May 16, 2018
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    She looks awesome. Look forward to more updates.
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  3. Fishtigua, May 16, 2018
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    The commercial version works offshore 365 days a year on the windfarms and Scottish and Irish fish farms in some bloody rough seas. No complaints yet.

    Our's is a bit quicker, y'know, being the sports coupe.
  4. HTMO9, May 20, 2018
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    She would make a nice tender for a larger explorer. Looks like a tough and fast boat for really bad weather. And a very nice John Deere, Fish :).