Carson Ribs

eupa · 15 October 2004, 14:05

Anybody know what happened to this outfit? Irish based and made a vert strong RIB?

Jonathan

swginn · 15 October 2004, 14:25

Do you know where in Ireland they are based? I think this is one of their RIBs.

Daniel TD5 · 15 October 2004, 14:33

this is a 9m twin engine rib its been on ebay a few times made by carson

Pete7 · 15 October 2004, 15:24

They started off in Merseyside and were run by a guy called Barry Carson I think, in the 80s. Moved down to Hamble Point about 94/95 time and traded out of one of the hangars there. Seemed to stop trading late 90s.

Tended to specialise in commercial stuff and had odd PVC tubes with rope covered in PVC for a rubbing strip. They built a couple of 9m monsters with huge inboard mid mounted engines and then developed a 7.5m with small cabin and volvo stern drive, unfortunately they seemed to be ahead of there time because it looked like an excellent cruising rib.

Can anyone fill in the post 90s history ?

Pete

Christopher · 18 October 2004, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Pete7

They started off in Merseyside and were run by a guy called Barry Carson I think, in the 80s. Moved down to Hamble Point about 94/95 time and traded out of one of the hangars there. Seemed to stop trading late 90s.

Pete

The last time I had contact with Barry Carson was about 18 months ago, and at that time he was in the middle of a 4 year course training to become a Lawyer. He gave me the impression that the RIB business was being wound down.If you need his mobile number send me a PM

ADS · 18 October 2004, 18:33

Atlantic web are trying to flog one at the moment.

http://www.atlantic-web.com/ribs4sale.htm

I find 60knots hard to belive and can an engine be both supercharged and turbocharged?

There is certainly alot of hot gas involved somewhere

Searider · 18 October 2004, 18:53

Hi ADS,

I think that 60 is a bit hopeful, should do 50+ though if its got DPX sterndrives.

Regarding the supercharging and turbocharging - its true. Try the link below for the Volvo Penta KAD42 from 1994 onwards.

http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/BF...DP_1994_en.pdf

Having driven several boats with them fitted they really do kick out the torque and get you on the plane quickly.

paul tilley · 18 October 2004, 19:21

i have just made tubes for a 9.2mtr rib for sea start using a carson hull looks the business and goes quite well so i am told

ADS · 19 October 2004, 14:46

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Originally Posted by Searider

Hi ADS,

I think that 60 is a bit hopeful, should do 50+ though if its got DPX sterndrives.

Regarding the supercharging and turbocharging - its true. Try the link below for the Volvo Penta KAD42 from 1994 onwards.

http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/BF...DP_1994_en.pdf

Having driven several boats with them fitted they really do kick out the torque and get you on the plane quickly.

Just had a look -seems very complicated and sounds expensive! Wouldnt mind having one would need a big boat - it weighs 510kg. Thats probably more than my current boat!

Scary Des · 19 October 2004, 15:02

Taken from http://www.atlantic-web.com/ribs4sale.htm
"Fitted with twin 230hp diesel engines both turbo charged and supercharged this boat is capable of any offshore task. Reaches speeds of upto 60knots can travel between countries with ease. Plentiful storage space the boat is particularly popular as a media platform."

What does the bit in red imply?
Des

ADS · 19 October 2004, 15:11

I know what you mean I thought that as well. "Plenty of storage space"

Obviously looking at Crompton's target market

Pete7 · 03 June 2009, 20:11

Met Barry Carson this afternoon. Really nice guy who gave me a hand to replace the wind sensor on top of my mast

Turns out he is rebuilding a wooden classic yacht as a hobby and a passion at the moment.

Pete

Mollers · 03 June 2009, 22:07

http://rib.net/forum/attachment.php?...3&d=1130940950

Pressman has this 9m with twin jets. It lives on blocks at Mylor where we launch. It doesn't appear to see much action these days.

Stunning looking thing.

pressman · 06 June 2009, 13:37

Unfortunately Mollers yes it is on blocks as have been too busy working on other peoples boats and rebuilds so they can go and enjoy themselves

, but yes we build the 6m and 9m Carson for commercial users mostly.

codprawn · 06 June 2009, 16:02

Eupa hasn't been here for a while - hope he's ok - I know he had several health probs - anyone know any more?

cuttlefish · 09 September 2009, 19:31

I was following this post with some interest, reading about Carson ribs, when I read this "Unfortunately Mollers yes it is on blocks as have been too busy working on other peoples boats and rebuilds so they can go and enjoy themselves, but yes we build the 6m and 9m Carson for commercial users mostly.@

However, I didn't see any link, and I found nothing on google. can anyone let me have the site (if there is one)?

Thaks,
r

Rogue Wave · 09 September 2009, 20:53

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Originally Posted by ADS

I know what you mean I thought that as well. "Plenty of storage space"

Obviously looking at Crompton's target market

good work that man!

wavelength · 09 September 2009, 21:24

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made a vert strong RIB?

I used to use a carson coastguard rib like that one in the pic. I may take issue with the quote.

paul tilley · 10 September 2009, 10:08

rupert send a private email to steve harvey ,pressman

cuttlefish · 10 September 2009, 10:11

Thanks. Will do.