Advice of first rib

devinesej · 02 August 2011, 12:43

Hi,

I have just joined the forum and am looking for advice about buying first RIB. We have 4 kids age ranging from 15 - 9 years plus the two of us, we want to use it as a safety when the kids are sailing, also fishing and wake boarding for the older ones. Any advice greatly appreciated. Size of rib required make and engine especially. Ta

joakimhansson · 02 August 2011, 19:14

As new engine as possible...Saltwater eat engines

Sounds like something like Ribcraft 585 with a 115-130 hp or simular.

Or even little bigger...

Pic 1 Ribcraft 585
Pic 2 Ribcraft 750

Zippy · 02 August 2011, 20:23

6 people on a rib in comfort would say you need something 7 meters plus.

What's your budget?

Where are you planning on using it?

Crusher · 02 August 2011, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by joakimhansson

As new engine as possible...Saltwater eat engines

Sounds like something like Ribcraft 585 with a 115-130 hp or simular.

Or even little bigger...

Pic 1 Ribcraft 585
Pic 2 Ribcraft 750

585 is too small for you, I have four smaller kids than you and ruled out the 585, 6.3 would be fine

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