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Old 21-01-2012, 08:43 PM   #1
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Sorry if this is in the wrong section, just thought I would introduce myself.....My name is Richard and currently own a Zippa speedboat, not met anyone else with one. For those not familiar with it I will attempt to attach a pic....think I have done it!
I am based on the S/East coast, launch out of West Mersea, near Colchester Essex.
I use the boat mainly for ....well just being on the water, would like to do more skiing with it this year but think I need to change prop first.
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P.S. I realise my little boat aint up there with what else I have seen on this forum....but it is fast in my eyes!
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Old 21-01-2012, 09:20 PM   #2
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Sorry if this is in the wrong section, just thought I would introduce myself.....My name is Richard and currently own a Zippa speedboat, not met anyone else with one. For those not familiar with it I will attempt to attach a pic....think I have done it!
I am based on the S/East coast, launch out of West Mersea, near Colchester Essex.
I use the boat mainly for ....well just being on the water, would like to do more skiing with it this year but think I need to change prop first.
Regards.
Richard
P.S. I realise my little boat aint up there with what else I have seen on this forum....but it is fast in my eyes!
Hi Richard, welcome to Boatmad.

This is a great site for all boaters- even blow up ones!
Boats are about being used and enjoying yourself, yours may not be as big or fast as others on this site but I bet most would swap their running costs with you

All the best

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Old 21-01-2012, 09:27 PM   #3
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Steve, thanks for that......running costs, mine is under ten pound an hour, happy days!
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Old 22-01-2012, 08:17 AM   #4
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Welcome to Boatmad!
I've always been amazed by those little boats, what kinda speed does she do? I bet in something that size it feels faster than most on here and is likely more fun too!
And yes, I'd definitely swap running costs!!

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Old 22-01-2012, 09:41 AM   #5
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Hi Richard wellcome to boatmad .
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Old 22-01-2012, 01:29 PM   #6
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Larby your running costs are £0, cos it hasn't run yet!

What size motor is on the Zippa? Looks like a right laugh!
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Old 22-01-2012, 04:33 PM   #7
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The engine is a 50hp E-tec, as for top speed, not really sure as I dont have a speedo, but it keeps up with all the big jetskis.
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Old 01-02-2012, 08:02 PM   #8
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Just getting back into boat ownership and planning a few mods when Son informs me last night that he prefers the Caterham I sold in order to buy the boat.....Doh.
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Old 01-02-2012, 09:27 PM   #9
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looks like u can dive with this boat
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Old 02-02-2012, 09:08 PM   #10
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Just joined, I have a Ring 21 Ranger with a 225 Honda. This is my 5th Season with the boat, before the Ring was a Phantom 20. I use the boat around the Chichester and Solent area with the annual trip to Lym Regis.
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Old 02-02-2012, 11:02 PM   #11
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Welcome aboard

It's a great site to get info/advice/sell or buy stuff.sometimes some good banter other times some bickering but such is life.there a lot of very helpfull people on here so don't be afraid to post-I do.cheers Nic
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Old 02-02-2012, 11:16 PM   #12
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Just joined, I have a Ring 21 Ranger with a 225 Honda. This is my 5th Season with the boat, before the Ring was a Phantom 20. I use the boat around the Chichester and Solent area with the annual trip to Lym Regis.
And always a little bit of banter... More out on the water and meeting up the better!

We are normally about in the Solent/iow/witterings area.
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