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Old 30 August 2014, 18:32   #1
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Alu Ribs

So what's everyone's thoughts on either the ribeye ts370 versus the highfield 380

Like my honwave but would like something with a rigid floor
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Old 30 August 2014, 18:57   #2
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Highfield 5m did very well on round Ireland. Not sure why rib eye don't go bigger... Its a yachty tender...

I'd add the Xpro to ur criteria.

Long and short... Aluminium is light so smaller engine = better fuel use.
Possibly more robust. If you do damage it.. Its a bugger to repair! You need it aluminium welded... Not as easy as some CSM and resin..

U wanting a console?
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Old 30 August 2014, 19:02   #3
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I'm just looking for something to replace my honwave 3.8 with my 15stroke
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Old 30 August 2014, 19:30   #4
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I haven't used one and I don't know anyone who owns one, but I can't help feeling they'd make an excellent alternative to a trailered SIB. I had a look at the Ribeye ones at London a couple of years ago and they seem well made with a good finish.

Small RIBs have never really caught on as anything other than tenders, but I reckon they could be the next big thing
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I think and hope they will take off as a good alternative to an alumi floor sib
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Old 30 August 2014, 20:34   #6
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I would love a 3.10m rigid floor top of the christmas list I hate the v airfloor I have
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