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31 January 2023, 22:16
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Brands that are no more...
Out of curiosity more than anything, what "classic" RIB manufacturers no longer exist?
I can remember the likes of Flatacraft, Ribtec, Raider, Vector, Carson, all of whom made good boats. But there must be many more that have fallen by the wayside over the years??
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01 February 2023, 08:13
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,167
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Originally Posted by NJ64
Out of curiosity more than anything, what "classic" RIB manufacturers no longer exist?
I can remember the likes of Flatacraft, Ribtec, Raider, Vector, Carson, all of whom made good boats. But there must be many more that have fallen by the wayside over the years??
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01 February 2023, 19:42
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Country: UK - England
Town: Whitley Bay
Boat name: Magnum
Make: Revenger
Length: 9m +
Engine: Yanmar Diesel 315hp
MMSI: 232020638
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 23
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Revenger
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02 February 2023, 16:11
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Country: UK - England
Town: N. Devon
Boat name: (Not Another) Nutkin
Make: Highfield
Length: 6m +
Engine: Outboard, Honda 135
MMSI: 232036183
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,046
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02 February 2023, 19:42
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Easdale
Boat name: Miss Isle
Make: Solent 6.9
Length: 6m +
Engine: 225 optimax
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,427
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03 February 2023, 00:23
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Country: UK - England
Town: Nottinghamshire
Boat name: Wakey
Make: Tornado
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mariner 75 2 stroke
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 593
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Lilo :-)
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03 February 2023, 10:01
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Country: UK - England
Town: Southsea
Boat name: Voodoo
Make: Ribtec
Length: 7m +
Engine: Mercruiser 350 Mag
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 135
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03 February 2023, 20:15
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Fort William
Make: Ribcraft 585
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yamaha F115
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,919
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Are BWM still making Ribs? I think they still exist but not as we know it.
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03 February 2023, 21:28
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Scotland
Boat name: Clyde adventurer
Make: Humber
Length: 8m +
Engine: Twin Merc 150 4str
Join Date: May 2015
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03 February 2023, 22:43
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Country: Ireland
Length: 4m +
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14,898
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04 February 2023, 20:48
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Country: Ireland
Town: Tralee
Boat name: RC 750
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: Suzuki 250
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 11
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They’re back I believe
https://www.facebook.com/HavenMarineLtd
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04 February 2023, 21:45
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Country: UK - England
Town: Farnborough
Boat name: Narcissus
Make: Cobra
Length: 7m +
Engine: Optimax 225
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,364
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Crompton?
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04 February 2023, 22:11
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Country: Ireland
Length: no boat
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 315
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Yup, they may have been taking a break but will definitely build you a new boat.
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06 February 2023, 13:17
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Reading
Boat name: many
Make: BWM
Engine: inboard and outboard
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 49
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Are BWM still making Ribs? I think they still exist but not as we know it.
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yes still here, have been concentrating on our engines during Covid...
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06 February 2023, 14:21
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,919
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Ocean/Windsor Brothers.
The name of Ocean Ribs appears to have been resurrected in July 2022 by a company in Wells, and appears to be nothing to do with Malcolm and Colin Windsor.
I wonder if the moulds etc have been retained, or if it's an entirely new business.
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09 February 2023, 09:10
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RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yam 85
MMSI: 235055163
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,069
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJ64
Out of curiosity more than anything, what "classic" RIB manufacturers no longer exist?
I can remember the likes of Flatacraft, Ribtec, Raider, Vector, Carson, all of whom made good boats. But there must be many more that have fallen by the wayside over the years??
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Carson are still about,Barry posts here.
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09 February 2023, 12:05
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: suffolk
Boat name: not yet
Make: Gemini + XS
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 140/merc 60
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,297
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Nautica ribs were manufacturing in Ft Lauderdale Florida up till 2013 ,see the photo ,no back shed operation ,many have finished up here over the years, mine included after super yachts have replaced tenders from uk manufacturers or similar .
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