Attaching a Cabin to a Rib - Page 2

Barry Carson · 27 February 2017, 22:45

Hi hrcap, Having some experience with cabin ribs your post got my attention.

Probond Marine in Buckie are now building Carson RIBs with cabins from 7.5m and above that have also been fitted with diesels (and outboards). Carsons were the first purpose designed cabin ribs from the early nineties with 9m then later 7.5m (also had a stepped hull). More info can be found on Probond's website www.probondmarine.co.uk and also if you have a look at https://papayarcticadventure.blogspot.co.uk/ you will see Quickstep with a cabin, wheelhouse and inboard engine currently in the Arctic having voyaged from the Orkneys. You can also find more information about these ribs on this site if you search 'Carson'.

All Carson cabin ribs have proper little cabins, not just cuddy shelters, and can have berths, room for a loo, stove and even standing headroom.

I'd be happy to help with any queries.

breezeblock · 27 February 2017, 22:50

look at red bay for the fast fisher as well

willk · 27 February 2017, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Maximus

OR YOU COULD...
Forget the Cardboard and Scissors and Sicoflex

and search around for something new OR used (Professionally built) you can ACTULLY look at and get aboard!

I always rather liked the look of JW's custom Humber. The keks I could leave...

jwalker · 27 February 2017, 23:15

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Originally Posted by willk

I always rather liked the look of JW's custom Humber. The keks I could leave...

I'm slightly worried what your eyes are drawn to in a boaty picture, Willk!

But I thank you for your appreciation...

willk · 27 February 2017, 23:17

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Originally Posted by jwalker

But I thank you for your appreciation...

See, if I had a better photo for my files - I could lose that one...

jwalker · 27 February 2017, 23:19

Hehe, I'll see what I can do for you...

willk · 27 February 2017, 23:27

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Originally Posted by jwalker

Hehe, I'll see what I can do for you...

Excellent!

...but try to keep the chickens out of shot too

beamishken · 27 February 2017, 23:32

I know someone who almost bought the ribtec guyc linked to and I'm pretty sure he negotiated quite a bit off the asking price
Looks like it has volvo kad 32's fitted which are simple and reasonably reliable
If it's anywhere near your budget I'd say it's well worth a look

Tim M · 28 February 2017, 09:04

Here's a little project I did last year. Redbay 7.4 which I refitted and installed a 2 berth cuddy cabin console from Ocean RIBs on. Works really well as a weekend boat - I'm just over 6ft tall and can sleep quite comfortably in there with my girlfriend. Also works really well as a day boat as theres load of dry space to throw all your kit in, and you can pop a portable camping loo in there. In answer to the original question, the cabin/console is fibreglassed to the deck.

hrcap · 28 February 2017, 09:27

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Originally Posted by beamishken

I know someone who almost bought the ribtec guyc linked to and I'm pretty sure he negotiated quite a bit off the asking price
Looks like it has volvo kad 32's fitted which are simple and reasonably reliable
If it's anywhere near your budget I'd say it's well worth a look

Hi Beamisken

I went up to see the ribtec last summer. I don't suppose you know why your friend didn't go through with the purchase do you?

Cheers

willk · 28 February 2017, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Tim M

Here's a little project I did last year. Redbay 7.4 which I refitted and installed a 2 berth cuddy cabin console from Ocean RIBs on.

I have to say, that's a really sweet job - although she's a "frankenrib" now

I know the lads at HQ would approve. I've done a few miles on that boat and she needed a lot of love, looks like she got it. You may not be aware, but that boat originally belonged to the brother of the MD at Redbay. It could potentially be the first inboard RIB they built - certainly one of the very first run. AndyGee on here owned her for a spell and then she moved to Cornwall under Jelly's care. My involvement came when she was sold back to Ireland for service with the Basking Shark project. She's been absolutely everywhere over the years and it's great to see her set up for a few more. Looks like the original tubes? Amazing. Pic of us working her a couple of years ago:

Tim M · 28 February 2017, 11:52

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Originally Posted by willk

I have to say, that's a really sweet job - although she's a "frankenrib" now

I know the lads at HQ would approve. I've done a few miles on that boat and she needed a lot of love, looks like she got it. You may not be aware, but that boat originally belonged to the brother of the MD at Redbay. It could potentially be the first inboard RIB they built - certainly one of the very first run. AndyGee on here owned her for a spell and then she moved to Cornwall under Jelly's care. My involvement came when she was sold back to Ireland for service with the Basking Shark project. She's been absolutely everywhere over the years and it's great to see her set up for a few more. Looks like the original tubes? Amazing. Pic of us working her a couple of years ago:

Thanks for that. Yes I knew most of her history. She was certainly the first 7.4 inboard they built, here's a photo of her still in the factory. She's a solid old girl. I bought her from Emmett in Ireland at the beginning of last year and spent quite a few months taking her apart and putting back together again. Yes the tubes are the original. Quite a few hours work there trying to make them look new again!

blueboy758 · 28 February 2017, 22:56

That boat looks very tornado(ie) was the cabin made to be a bit more universal?!?

blueboy758 · 28 February 2017, 23:00

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Originally Posted by blueboy758

That boat looks very tornado(ie) was the cabin made to be a bit more universal?!?

Sorry, the mobile thread for some reason showed the red rib as the last comment..... Cheers phil