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Old 26 December 2014, 16:29   #141
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Both claim to use hypalon tubes.
Frib use PVC unless you order Hyperlon as an optional extra.

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Old 26 December 2014, 20:04   #142
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Folding RIB first impressions part one

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Performance does mind boggle me through. The 2 different V shaped hulls make me think. Anyone can tell us which shape is better for performance?
Can't really tell from piccies which one has the deeper V, both look pretty similar. What is apparent though, the F-rib has hard chines, while the Kairos hull has none. With similar V's the F- rib should have significantly more bite in the turns.
What sort of price is the Kairos anyway?
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Old 26 December 2014, 20:13   #143
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Old 26 December 2014, 20:25   #144
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IMHO, buy from a dealer who will honor/honour the warranty. I've seen a little of the Egyptian boat building "industry" and I'd sooner put to sea in a cattle trough...
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Old 26 December 2014, 22:50   #145
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Old 27 December 2014, 01:47   #146
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Where to order? I am ready to wire the money. Please please!
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Old 29 December 2014, 00:24   #147
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Frib use PVC unless you order Hyperlon as an optional extra.

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What is Hyperlon?
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Old 29 December 2014, 07:45   #148
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What is Hyperlon?
It's the best Lon you can get. Lon comes in several grades, Superlon, Megalon & Hyperlon.
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Old 29 December 2014, 10:22   #149
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What about "Überlon"? ;@)
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Old 29 December 2014, 13:54   #150
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Thanks for clarifying. I was concerned that Lon came from China.
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Lon Dennis of McLaren is engrish!
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Old 29 December 2014, 17:18   #152
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What about "Überlon"? ;@)

Nah! He's king of the faeries, married to Teutonica.


.....sh1t happens.......
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Thanks for clarifying. I was concerned that Lon came from China.
Rest assured that he does not, 8-]

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Old 29 December 2014, 22:26   #154
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Lol :^)
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Old 31 December 2014, 04:09   #155
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IMHO, buy from a dealer who will honor/honour the warranty. I've seen a little of the Egyptian boat building "industry" and I'd sooner put to sea in a cattle trough...

Why don't you tell us how you really feel 😃😀😄😀😄
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Old 08 January 2015, 17:56   #156
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Just been talking to Steve Bruce, if anyone is going to the boat London Boat Show, Frib will be on show on the Nestaway stand No E049

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Old 08 January 2015, 18:02   #157
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There will also be a boat show in jacob javits center in New york city next week. I am going to that one. Wish Frib was there.
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Old 09 January 2015, 15:01   #158
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Sucks we don't get any love across the pond. I would love to see one at the boat show... love it even better to back up my minivan and load new boat and motor... purchased at Boat Show Pricing!!!
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Old 10 January 2015, 01:01   #159
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You guys in the US really should get in touch with Steve Bruce to see what could be done about some boats over there. Perhaps if a few of you really want to buy Fribs, maybe a combined carriage cost could be done to make it a little cheaper, I don't know but it is worth a look.

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Old 10 January 2015, 05:10   #160
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Folding RIB first impressions part one

Personally for me, its not the cost. Its more of let me touch it and see the concept live before i spend three thousand dollars. Having Bruce around you is a real treat. Ask Bruce if he plans on making an trips across the pond any time soon
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