Best Rib/boat magazine to buy?

Ruari 29 · 04 August 2011, 08:53

Hello all, was about to subscribe to a years membership of rib magazine and thought I would ask if there was any other or better Rib/Boat magazines to buy? Im refurbing a avon 5.4 searider this winter so looking to buy abit of everything.

jambo · 04 August 2011, 09:01

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Originally Posted by Ruari 29

Hello all, was about to subscribe to a years membership of rib magazine and thought I would ask if there was any other or better Rib/Boat magazines to buy? Im refurbing a avon 5.4 searider this winter so looking to buy abit of everything.

Hi Ruari
Only really are two RM or Sports Boat. & Rib use them both but RM is all ribs where as SBR as name suggests has them both. A matter of what u want I find them both very useful and informative. Cooker on here subscribes to SBR Hope this helps.
J

jambo · 04 August 2011, 09:03

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Originally Posted by jambo

Hi Ruari
Only really are two RM or Sports Boat. & Rib use them both but RM is all ribs where as SBR as name suggests has them both. A matter of what u want I find them both very useful and informative. Cooker on here subscribes to SBR Hope this helps.
J

Sorry cookee. J

Max... · 04 August 2011, 09:06

There was a topic on this a while back with lots of opinions, personally I think they are both a waste of time and not worth the money although it may be worth taking up an offer that one of them had - (3 issues for a few £'s or so that you can then cancel after a while). Unlike something like Boat Mart they appear to be aimed at the very affluent, 30k - £100k + market and full of 'filler' articles about places to vist etc. Have a flick through in Smiths before you subscribe - not sure you will really find any useful buying articles or info aimed at 'average joe' and his Searider.

Ruari 29 · 04 August 2011, 11:18

Thanks for the advice guys, I was thinking about it because I seen Rib magazine offering a years subscription for £20, thought it might be worth it. Thanks again

Channel Ribs · 04 August 2011, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Max...

they appear to be aimed at the very affluent, 30k - £100k + market and full of 'filler' articles

not sure you will really find any useful buying articles or info aimed at 'average joe' and his Searider.

I had never though if it like that, but you are right!

"Practical Rib Owner"

RIB.net Magazine??

T 15 · 04 August 2011, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Max...

There was a topic on this a while back with lots of opinions, personally I think they are both a waste of time and not worth the money although it may be worth taking up an offer that one of them had - (3 issues for a few £'s or so that you can then cancel after a while). Unlike something like Boat Mart they appear to be aimed at the very affluent, 30k - £100k + market and full of 'filler' articles about places to vist etc. Have a flick through in Smiths before you subscribe - not sure you will really find any useful buying articles or info aimed at 'average joe' and his Searider.

looks like I won another prize this week...........

Star Letter on page 60, Boat Mart, August..........

Cookee · 04 August 2011, 13:40

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Originally Posted by jambo

Hi Ruari
Cookee on here subscribes to SBR Hope this helps.
J

Actually I write for them - I do the monthly race pages and other occasional articles - it's about 1 RIB review to 2 hard boat reviews, but I would buy a copy or two of each and see what fits your personal taste - like Top Gear sometimes it's nice to see what you can aspire to!

jambo · 04 August 2011, 13:47

John sorry by subscribing I meant write. J

Max... · 04 August 2011, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

I had never though if it like that, but you are right!

"Practical Rib Owner"

RIB.net Magazine??

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/proposed...ine-36936.html

Seemed to come to nothing sadly...

jambo · 04 August 2011, 14:33

Yes where is the guy!!?? There quite a members that said they would support it.
J

actions · 11 January 2012, 20:12

Well, after several years of subscribing to Boat Mart, which was aimed more at my price level, (the lower end) i had a letter today telling me the magazine has ended.

I thought it strange that no copies has arrived since October and was about to ring when the letter arrived.

They have said that they are trying to find a buyer but will be refunding my remaining subsricption.

So did anyone have ideas on a decent magazine or is it really just the two mentioned on this thread??? Boat mart was the ideal.

Poly · 11 January 2012, 20:39

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So did anyone have ideas on a decent magazine or is it really just the two mentioned on this thread??? Boat mart was the ideal.

Sports Boat and RIB has also stopped production - so that only leaves what was RIB Magazine / RIB International, specifically covering the rib market in the UK. They are rebranding (for the umpteenth time) to fill the space. I think all the "Mart" series which were largely about advertising boats etc for sale must be really feeling the pressure from faster, more interactive, cheaper internet advertising - especially as the credit crunch kicks in and people are less likely to buy high value goods.

I believe all printed journalism is taking a hammering at the moment - affected by the internet as well as the economic climate. If there is anyone crazy enough to try and make money from a printed magazine then its just possible that a new competitor could make some inroads whilst the industry adapts to the changing landscape. Of course if you were Mystic Meg you would predict whether Rib Mag has the ability to weather the storm before launching onto the scene.

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Originally Posted by Jambo

Yes where is the guy!!?? There quite a members that said they would support it.

He's not the first person to think that there is a niche opportunity and that it can't be that hard to put together a decent mag. Unfortunately, eventually reality always kicks in.

actions · 11 January 2012, 21:08

Well i've taken a punt on Rib Magazine. Its £20 for the year so not an astronimical price. I wonder how long this one will weather the storm for. As has been said, its nice to actually hold a magazine.

Maximus · 12 January 2012, 09:07

The thing is,we ARE a bit of a Nich'e Market. Reality these days means old 'HMS' is ( Like the rest of us) just trying to maximise his buisness base.
For a few quid a month it's still decent value if a glean one or two things of personal interest,and helps give you an overview of Power Boating in general.
In the past I have bought a RIB from the 'For sale' section,found plenty of info on cruises I've done, and made a few good contacts.
You are never going to agree with everything about EVERY subject in ANY publication, and in this tough economic climate I'm pleased to lend my support.Afterall they're one of the few (even with a modified Format) to keep it going.