A good source of info?

[BillE]

Greetings, new to the very idea of getting a RIB and finding it frustrating to find good information. An example, I saw a reference to a "D-Tube" and did not know what that was. I have googled long and hard have yet to find an answer. Now I figured it was a D shaped tube, but could not find out the why of such a thing, better, worse, what application, whatever. Also trying to find which hulls are deep V and which are shallow or modified V, well, that seems to be a closely held secret, too!
So, wondering if anyone could direct me to an "all about RIBs for dummies" or something similar I would be most appreciative. I need to know a bit before even asking questions here!
I'm not a complete boating newbie, I've had a sailboat and spent lots of days on ski boats, but I've been out of boating for decades, about to retire, and ready for something new.

[Poly]

One persons deep V is another's medium V. I think the logic behind d shaped tubes is to increase the internal beam but the fact they aren't more widespread suggests for most applications they may be a compromise.

[willk]

Welcome to RIBnet. A friend of mine was in Nashville last week and saw a big sign that she said reminded her of me.
It said "RIB Festival"...

...turns out it was the BBQ variety


You might consider further reading and then a good old dig around on here.

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-RIB-.../dp/140818012X

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by BillE

Greetings, new to the very idea of getting a RIB and finding it frustrating to find good information. An example, I saw a reference to a "D-Tube" and did not know what that was. I have googled long and hard have yet to find an answer. Now I figured it was a D shaped tube, but could not find out the why of such a thing, better, worse, what application, whatever. Also trying to find which hulls are deep V and which are shallow or modified V, well, that seems to be a closely held secret, too!
So, wondering if anyone could direct me to an "all about RIBs for dummies" or something similar I would be most appreciative. I need to know a bit before even asking questions here!
I'm not a complete boating newbie, I've had a sailboat and spent lots of days on ski boats, but I've been out of boating for decades, about to retire, and ready for something new.

deep V typically 24 degree deadrise medium V 15 degree deadrise which usually end in a planing pad at the stern manufacturers will differ on angle
D tube reference the only one i know of is the foam filled sponson on commercial boats such as delta.

[Dry Run]

Maybe "D" fendering was relating to the "D" shaped rubbing strakes that are sommon on some ribs?

[jeffstevens763@g]

Delta Power Group Boat Production, RIB production factory UK, Quality Control

for info

[office888]

Originally Posted by BillE

Greetings, new to the very idea of getting a RIB and finding it frustrating to find good information. An example, I saw a reference to a "D-Tube" and did not know what that was. I have googled long and hard have yet to find an answer. Now I figured it was a D shaped tube, but could not find out the why of such a thing, better, worse, what application, whatever. Also trying to find which hulls are deep V and which are shallow or modified V, well, that seems to be a closely held secret, too!
So, wondering if anyone could direct me to an "all about RIBs for dummies" or something similar I would be most appreciative. I need to know a bit before even asking questions here!
I'm not a complete boating newbie, I've had a sailboat and spent lots of days on ski boats, but I've been out of boating for decades, about to retire, and ready for something new.

D-tubes are rare for recreational boats. They're very expensive to manufacture.

Why do you need a deep V in Nashville?

If you're on Lake Cumberland, you don't need a big offshore machine... A flatter bottom boat will plane easier and be more stable at higher speeds.

[GuyC]

You could try the "Complete RIB Manual" by Dag Pike.

[BillE]

Hey cool, lots of replies! Richard, I'll be using this boat in the G of M, but either way do not want a deep V hull, as I do not tend to go fast over waves anyway. I'll check out that book.
thanks everyone
Bill