NEW Whaly Boat from OSM Boats is launched on the river Fowey.

With the recent spring weather being unexpectedly warmer than usual it’s only natural that the thoughts of the local marine community turn to getting their beloved boats out of winter storage and into the water so they can enjoy it!

Two local businesses have achieved just this by working together over the past few weeks and launching their first Whaly boat for public hire just in time for the Easter holidays.

Outboard Services (OSM Boats) of Lostwithiel are delighted to have handed over the new Whaly 435, with wheel steering & console, to Fowey Boat Hire –Town Quay, and launched it in perfect conditions & glorious weather onto the river Fowey this week.

Steve Langmaid of Fowey Boat Hire-Town Quay quoted “ we have struggled in the past to offer enough boats suitable to carry larger families, with the new Whaly boat on our hire list it expands the options open to our business for the coming season. We think the stability and ease of handling of the new Whaly will offer a great package to our clients”.

You can try out the new Whaly by visiting Steve at Fowey Boat Hire on the Town Quay, or by calling 0798 999 1115 www.Fowey-boat-hire.co.uk

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As you know – after a while the tubes on your RIB start to age. UV light from the sun, combined with salt water exposure, scuffs and stains quickly age the appearance of your boat.

Through our huge experience with RIBs here at OSM Boats, we have engineered a deep-cleaning process that restores your RIB tubes to their original quality or sometimes even better. We also add UV protection to our cleaning process, restoring your boat and adding value if you are considering selling it. We offer this service at an astounding £48 per metre of boat (including 2 tubes) plus VAT.

RIBCLEAN Services at OSM boats in Cornwall bring your tired and scruffy RIBS back to look like new. Just contact us to set up a new life for your RIB.

Chine Shine, a new product available from Outboard Services and Marine, can turn this around and return your boat to its pristine whiteness. Chine Shine has even been “tried and tested” by MOTOR BOAT & YACHTING Magazine. It received 5 stars all round and was awarded product of the month.

Chine Shine is a smooth gel which can be brushed onto large areas of GRP, removing the stains rather than stripping back the top coat. The staining disappears quickly and doesn’t even need any scrubbing. Surprisingly Chine Shine is biodegradeable and is made from naturally derived ingredients.

Just take a look at the video below, then get in touch with us here at OSM boats by email, telephone or our quick messaging service on the right of this page to order your Chine Shine and reclaim your boat from the ravages of time and tide.

Clean fuel is necessary for the seemless operation of all engines, and a prerequisite for their effectiveness. The demand for clean fuel from the continuously advancing engines is increasing.
This product series offers a simple but unique solution to this problem. Combining multiple benefits such as low price, easy installation, and a guarantee. It gives you a timely and valid warning of water in the fuel line of your engine.
The Water Warning System (WWS) is a system to detect water in fuel, as one can easily understand from its name. The detection mechanism consists of a simple yet smart and patented electronic circuit, which will detect the existance of water in the fuel. Once the water levels reach a critical point, the system will warn the user with audio and visual means, in an attempt to prevent the water from entering the engine. Such a system will not only protect your engine, but the systems around it as well and help to prevent breakdowns at sea. WWS is the ideal solution for protecting your engine from water in the fuel.
Four versions of the Water Warning System are available, the S1-200, the S2-400, the G-200, and the G3. Each version has special characteristics for special occasions, however all versions will serve the same common cause: valid and timely warning for water in fuel.

PROTECT YOUR ENGINE WITH AN ADVANCED WATER WARNING SYSTEM FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES. AVAILABLE NOW FROM OSM BOATS. CONTACT US NOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

This boat was fitted out to specifications proviced by the Penzance Sub-aqua Club, here at OSM boatyard in Lostwithiel.

Please get in touch with us if you want to find out more about our RIBS. We are World Champions in this field and will give you the best advice you can find anywhere.

The Outboard Services.co.uk team consists of driver Richard Strawford and navigator Bruce Grant. Their RIB is powered by the Evinrude 200 H.O. E-TEC outboard engine. The Evinrude E-TEC is ideally suited for this type of competition thanks to the low weight design of the engine coupled with its torque, enabling racers to get onto the plane quickly.

Richard Strawford and navigator Bruce Grant
“All year we have had the smallest engine (if you can call an Evinrude E-TEC 200. H.O. small!) of any of the fleets racing. We have raced against the larger engines with no problems and our engine has performed all season better than we could have hoped for, given the rough seas we have battled through,” says Richard Strawford.

“On behalf of my navigator, Bruce Grant and myself I would like to give a big vote of thanks to our sponsors – Outboard Services & Marine, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, for all their help and encouragement this season,” adds Richard.

Outboard services.co.uk is sponsored by Evinrude E-TEC dealer, Outboard Services & Marine Ltd, based in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. The company is headed by former national and world champion powerboat racer, Steve Kent. Steve comments,
“What an achievement! To win both the National and World titles is absolutely superb and just goes to show the attention to detail and dedication of all the team has really paid off – well done!”

The Outboard Services.co.uk team consists of driver Richard Strawford and navigator Jo Grant, who are both from Cornwall. “It has been a fantastic season,” commented Richard.

“Our E-TEC 200hp has certainly proved to the rest of the racing world that Evinrude are a force to be reckoned with,” he continued. “We have had tremendous support from our sponsors all season, and I am proud to be able to justify their faith in us by winning the World Cup. Many thanks go to Outboard Services, Jets Marivent and BRP.”

The World Cup, organised by the British Inflatable Boat Owners Association (BIBOA), is awarded to the winning boat over a series of three heats. The final heat is traditionally run during the Cowes Classic Powerboat week, which took place this year between the 25th and 29th August. The heats cover a “Round the Island” race, a race from Poole to the Hamble and a return race from Hamble to Poole.

Richard Strawford and navigator Jo GrantThe RIB Formula One class is highly challenging and not for the faint hearted. RIBs in this class are typically 8 Metres in length, and the average race speed this season was between 68 and 75mph. The World Cup challenges both the speed of the craft and the endurance of the team members.
As well as his success in this competition, Richard also came second in the RYA National RIB Formula One Championship.

Date: October 2006
Driver, Richard’s comments: “In a season of seven races, the team has seen Four wins, a second place, a fifth place and one retirement. Our 200 HO certainly has proved to the rest of the racing world that Evinrude are a serious force to be reckoned with.
We have had tremendous back up all season from our sponsors and I am very proud to be able to justify their faith in us by winning the world cup. Thank you – Outboard Services (Lostwithiel)”.

The Offshore RIB Racing Team of Richard Strawford of Pentewan and Jo Grant from St Eval will campaign the 2005 race season with new sponsors, Outboard Services & Marine Limited of Lostwithiel, the premier boat and outboard motor specialist in the South-West. OSM have provided the very latest high-tech Evinrude 200HP outboard motor for their boat.

Steve Kent MD, congratulating Richard and Jo after winning the first round of the National Championships held at Torquay.

Steve Kent, Managing Director of OSM Ltd., himself a former national and world champion powerboat racer, is pictured congratulating Richard and Jo after winning the first round of the National Championships held at Torquay over the Bank Holiday weekend – so look out for boat number R13 “outboardservices.co.uk”.

Atlantic Marine boats can boast their sharp “V” design that is characterized by wonderful dynamics and maneuverability using relatively low engine capacity.

Their optimal use of space allows you to combine the functions of fishing, sunbathing, skiing and family entertainment to your desired affect. Allowing you to select a boat from their range that suits your every wish on the water.

We are also pleased to announce the return of our much coveted Cap-Ferret packages. This well loved and highly regarded range will once again be available through Outboard Services & Marine Ltd. Your main dealer for new boats and Outboards.