What rib/sib??

Yoboyoung · 02 September 2020, 17:23

I’m looking to upgrade my current sib! I’ve now sold mine on..

I would like something in a 3.8 size and I I want it in black.

Strong and robust boat

Anyone got some ideas?? Recommended??

SixtyNorth · 02 September 2020, 19:16

What is your budget? If you want another sib then the Bombard Commando C3 comes in black and is a robust 3.8m boat.

Pikey Dave · 02 September 2020, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Yoboyoung

I’m looking to upgrade my current sib! I’ve now sold mine on..

I would like something in a 3.8 size and I I want it in black.

Strong and robust boat

Anyone got some ideas?? Recommended??

Excel are good VFM & seem well built.....so far🧐

Yoboyoung · 02 September 2020, 20:21

I’ve been looking at the bombard c3 actually looks like a great boat..

My outboard at the moment is so slow! Only a 6hp tohatsu 4 stroke!

I need something with speed and will handle waves in the sea!

maverick58 · 02 September 2020, 21:28

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Originally Posted by SixtyNorth

What is your budget? If you want another sib then the Bombard Commando C3 comes in black and is a robust 3.8m boat.

Doesn’t a C3 have a rigid hull?? More rib than sib. At almost a 100 kilo’s she sure carries a krispy Kreme donut ass too. Sounds like the fella wants a power to weight ratio boat that’s fun and handles itself well in chop, in black the options are limited and a mouse fart will travel quicker than a 6hp on a 3.8. All depends what you’re intending on doing with your boat, personally a minimum of 15hp will keep you out of trouble and stacked with fat grins.

jeffstevens763@g · 02 September 2020, 21:35

C3 has wooden keel

69cmw · 02 September 2020, 21:39

A surfcat with 40-50 ponies on its arse end will do what you require [emoji41]

maverick58 · 02 September 2020, 21:46

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

C3 has wooden keel

Rigid then!!! And More horses!!!

HDAV · 02 September 2020, 22:18

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Originally Posted by 69cmw

A surfcat with 40-50 ponies on its arse end will do what you require [emoji41]

Was just think that...

Anything with a 25hp+ will be faster. Had a 25 on. 3.4m rib shifted ok....

Have a read here https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/quicks...tml#post820033

SixtyNorth · 03 September 2020, 06:04

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Originally Posted by maverick58

Doesn’t a C3 have a rigid hull?? More rib than sib. At almost a 100 kilo’s she sure carries a krispy Kreme donut ass too. Sounds like the fella wants a power to weight ratio boat that’s fun and handles itself well in chop, in black the options are limited and a mouse fart will travel quicker than a 6hp on a 3.8. All depends what you’re intending on doing with your boat, personally a minimum of 15hp will keep you out of trouble and stacked with fat grins.

As mentioned, it has a wooden keel. This makes the set up fairly rigid but nothing like a RIB. The C3 can take a 40hp/ 98kg outboard. It would be quick and fun but only in calm water. A small, light aluminum hulled RIB may be better.

Yoboyoung · 03 September 2020, 07:17

I definitely will be getting a faster engine 15hp plus for sure..

As for the boat I don’t mind a solid floor that’s no problem just something that will handle the sea! I’m not planning on going out on huge waves but I live in Portsmouth and would like to go over to the isle or wight.

Bombard does look cool..

I’ve seen a black boat called X PRO but only in a picture so I don’t know any other details not sure what that is?

jeffstevens763@g · 03 September 2020, 08:47

these are nice boats but come at a price as does the C3
as pikey says excel come at half the price and a deal could be done.

https://www.aka-marine.com/foldable-...-series/f38-c/

Yoboyoung · 03 September 2020, 10:21

What about the seapro?? Anyone experienced this boat?

Yoboyoung · 03 September 2020, 10:28

Wow aka marine have some great boats!!

SixtyNorth · 03 September 2020, 10:43

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

these are nice boats but come at a price as does the C3
as pikey says excel come at half the price and a deal could be done.

https://www.aka-marine.com/foldable-...-series/f38-c/

They look nice. You seem to get pressure relief valves (nice on a black boat) and some extra reinforcements but they cost quite a bit more than the Bombard Commando range... I heard at least 50% more. Still PVC though.

Fenlander · 03 September 2020, 10:59

Welcome to the forum Yobo.

Is your SIB used for average leisure use? If so pretty well all the main players under £1500 new price for 3.8m or so will be robust enough.... Quicksilver, lower end Zodiac, Honwave, Excel and so on.

You only need to go for something like the C3 (almost £3000) or AKA (over £3000 I reckon) if the need is commercial or professional.

I understand we all have our reasons for choices but I'd not be putting colour in the way of getting the best SIB for your money.

Will you set up each trip or get a trailer?

treerat · 03 September 2020, 11:33

I found my Yam 3.83 with a 25 on the back a great toy - avaiable in any color, so long as you wanted Yam cream and blue!

restricting to black knocks out a huge amount of good boats as mentioned above, but what ever way you go, don't under power it.

jeffstevens763@g · 03 September 2020, 11:59

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Originally Posted by SixtyNorth

They look nice. You seem to get pressure relief valves (nice on a black boat) and some extra reinforcements but they cost quite a bit more than the Bombard Commando range... I heard at least 50% more. Still PVC though.

yep well over priced but it is aimed at the commercial market as is the C3 you could look at the excel vanguard with speed tubes works out about £500 more than the basic model it has one pressure relief valve in the bow chamber.

Yoboyoung · 03 September 2020, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Welcome to the forum Yobo.

Is your SIB used for average leisure use? If so pretty well all the main players under £1500 new price for 3.8m or so will be robust enough.... Quicksilver, lower end Zodiac, Honwave, Excel and so on.

You only need to go for something like the C3 (almost £3000) or AKA (over £3000 I reckon) if the need is commercial or professional.

I understand we all have our reasons for choices but I'd not be putting colour in the way of getting the best SIB for your money.

Will you set up each trip or get a trailer?

It’s just for leisure around beaches and harbours.
It will be kept at home and blown up and down each use.. it maybe kept at the boat yard but not on a trailer

Yoboyoung · 03 September 2020, 18:17

I understand these boats such as commando and x pro etc look the Nuts but I don’t think I need such an expensive boat!

I just prefer black boats to the grey etc.. also I definitely want a 3.8 so what power are we saying ?? 15hp -25hp 2 or 4 stroke?? I don’t want it to be slow and struggle..