RIB's to the rescue!

[avius]

Thought it would be cool to start a thread on RIB's saving other boats/people and help give examples of why RIB's are better than 'traditional boats'.
http://m.hawaiinewsnow.com/#!/newsDetail/25752750

[jyasaki]

The RIB in that pic was launched from a USCG cutter.

Found it interesting that the guy was planning on kayaking the 2400-odd miles to Hawaii, but after a week had gone 60.

jky

[tworotorturbo]

That RIB makes my Zodiac look like a toy that comes with a Happy Meal

[jyasaki]

Where were those pics taken? I assume that's on an 87' cutter? (First 2 digits of the USCG hull number should give you the boat length, up to the 87's anyway.) That would make that the smaller Defender Jet RIB (about 18 to 20'.)

jky

[tworotorturbo]

These were taken last year in Alameda when there was a festival at Jack London. The USCG let the public on to explore the boat. Not sure if it was an 87. Very impressive boat and crew. I offered them a trade for my orange SR4 but they didn't bite. My Zodiacs at Sal's btw, letting the pros handle that seam.

[jyasaki]

Oakland USCG station (which is, I think, referred to as CG Sector San Francisco) normally has at least 2 87's on the dock, Pike and Tern. Often there will be a transient boat as well.

Hope Sal gets your boat done in short order.

jky