Just thought I would put it on the record for anyone that is thinking of buying their first RIB (second hand). I just collected my 5m Lencraft with 40hp Mariner last Saturday from the guys in Lencraft, Dungarvan and trailed it to South West Kerry. It was probably the most exciting day that my young son and I have ever had. Everything worked out wonderfull, the pick up, trailing, launching and the first 2 hours we spent on Saturday evening on the water in the Portmagee channel was better than I had hoped for. This has opened up a whole new world for us. We are so looking forward to the summer. I was so impressed by the service that the lads at Lencraft gave us, they went through everything in detail before they set us on our way. I would well recommend them. Its great to be a new RIB owner. We are looking forward to meeting other Ribster's over the summer. We would also welcome any advice for novices like ourselves.
I remember my first time on a RIB. The one thing I find is that it is impossible to think about work when you are driving a Rib so it's a great stress reliever!
Training is ESSENTIAL - We bought our first SIB a couple of years ago and almost killed ourselves on a lovely sunny day! Have since got trained and am amazed how much there is to know.
