Advice and guidance

Windchill · 24 July 2006, 10:07

Aha!! I do exist, but can no longer survive without a RIB!!

After much discussion with the boss, we need a RIB which is:
5.85 to 6m long
Not TOO beamy
FAST
Basic but good quality fit out
Has good seakeeping and dry(ish) ride (as in won't drench the boss at the first sign of chop)
wide console and 2+2 side by side jockeys.

At the moment, I'm tending towards a new Solent.

Any comments or advice.

Ribald · 24 July 2006, 10:11

Ribcraft 585?

Windchill · 24 July 2006, 10:59

I was going down that route, but got fed up with delays etc. Also think they might be a bit "agricultural" by now?

Lostboy · 24 July 2006, 11:18

At the risk of starting a riot, Leeway 600.

I have an Evinrude 115 on it and it is brilliant. Quick enough (could be quicker but it is propped to ski/tow/have fun with etc.) and only 10l/hour. Very low drag and responsive hull shape, sexy looker and so far a dry boat (including spectating the Volvo Ocean Race off Portsmouth in 25knots gusting 40!).

Windchill · 24 July 2006, 22:23

How do you rate Tohatsus? I've always had an interest in their 6.1 wit htwin 50s as tested years ago

IanE · 24 July 2006, 22:35

Did you look at Menai Ribs.... My cousin who lives in Anglesey mentoned them and I was looking at the site.

Windchill · 27 July 2006, 23:02

Don't like the old fashioned "chord" approach to bow curvature on the tubes.

Solent
Tohatsu
Leeway
Osprey
Ring

Short(ish) list

Comments?

vince · 27 July 2006, 23:55

Leeway! 10/11 weeks is all it takes. Be quick before his prices go up. (deservedly IMHO) Am fitting ours out as i speak and thoroughly enjoying myself.

brucehawsker · 30 July 2006, 11:55

Cannot speak highly enough of the Solent out of your list. PM me if you want more ocmments. There is a nice one on Boats and Ouboards - ex-demo - you can I am sure get the price down

tim griffin · 31 July 2006, 07:52

Solent make a 585 and 6 they have a 585 demo boat in Fareham give them a call . If money is not too big an issue spend the extra cash on the 6m I am biased towards Solents I know, but they are good value for money.
Happy hunting