biggcol Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 It’s been a long wait but we’ll worth it. We went to Ventnor on Wednesday for the sea trials of Boblin3. We got to the Cheetah factory bright and early at 0745hrs only to find the windows were still being fitted. They had been delivered late on Tuesday so the guys at Cheetah had to work a midnight shift. By the time we had had a cuppa all was ready for the trials. Watching Boblin being towed out of the factory unit and backed down the slip was a little worrying as at times there was only inches clearance between boat and walls. Everything went well and Boblin was dunked for the first time. We headed out of Ventnor haven as passengers on this trip with the engineers running their checks and recording speeds, revs, fuel consumption etc. The tests were with the tide and against the tide, I must say 33knts against the tide in a rough sea with no cushions on the seats was a bit hairy but great fun. After the test we were able to have a play for half hour or so, Bobi and me enjoyed ourselves doing some high speed turns and turning on the engines without touching the wheel and just enjoying being back on the water. Everyone was happy with the tests, there was a few more bits to finish off on Thursday and Friday was confirmed as hand over. We returned on Friday having scrounged a lift from friends and as we came down the hill into Ventnor there was Boblin having a photo shoot in the bay, looked really good. We said our goodbyes and headed back to Poole, we still have to fit the electronics, all we had for the return trip was compass, plotter on my iPad and a handheld radio. There was a fair old swell running and St Catherine’s was pretty interesting (rob it was a bit like Portland 10 years ago) but Boblin handled like a dream. We motored back at varying speeds between 10 and 20knts as per instructions from the engineers. We got back to Salterns in just over 1hour 30mins. When we left Ventnor the engineer had said don’t use the wheel to manoeuvre just use the engines, so I thought why not give it a go. I’m proud to say I manoeuvred all the way through the marina and into our birth without touching the wheel, great fun. I do have photo’s but I’m having trouble downloading them from my phone. Here’s one of Bobi naming the boat and the picture of Boblin again. Boblin3 9.2 metre 3.7 metre beam twin Yamaha 150’s jerry.shutter, dicky, sparky and 18 others 18 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Absolutely great I should think you are very excited new year and new boat spot on Enjoy sparky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-58 Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Sounds like your dreams are coming true again Bobi and Colin, Good luck with your new Boblin, look forward to seeing you both out on the water enjoying yourselves. Best of luck Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Excellent, yes, that Portland trip was ace!Where are you keeping her? Back on North Haven swing?I must insist on a trip so I can compare to Boblin2, but not thick fog like last time please?Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Awesome boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Lubberley, looking forward to seeing her on the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Congratulations you must be delighted and excited. Glad to see she was christened with the right stuff!! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady jane Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 She looks great best wishes for 2020 andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyscott Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Super boat. Look forward to seeing her out on the water 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuvly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggcol Posted January 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thanks for all the interest guys. We fished the flounder comp today and she was a great platform to fish from Sadly no flounder for us just a few bass. Rob we have been in Salterns for a few years now and will be staying with Boblin3 too. I had forgotten about the fog incident. Until the electronics are fitted we won’t be doing any foggy trips. Rob and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Lovely looking boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggcol Posted January 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 A few more photo’s sparky, niggle, Tarlach. and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Very nice looks like a super boat, very fit for purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Superb pics!How come you want Yamaha (obviously I am a fan)? Were the Suzies not available for ended up ££££?R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Great boat.I particularly like that you have managed to fit a swim platform. Very handy for motor work and easier retrieval of people who go for a swim whether intended or not. You could consider fitting a pull out ladder under it, greatly helps get people out of the drink. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggcol Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Rob after doing my research on Honda Suzuki and Yamaha, the Yamaha gave me what I wanted and the price was right. Steve there is a pull out ladder fitted I can’t take the credit for the idea though as Cheetah have to fit both of these now to meet regulations. Charlie I think we have got it right but as you know there is always something you wish you had done or didn’t do. We just need to get some trips in now to get used to her. Start on electronics tomorrow. Rob and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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