finding the "perfect" rib...

[antoine]

Hello,

One of my friend is looking for his new rib.

The "old" one was an 690 arimar scuba, with 225 suz. Great hull, but a lot of structural problems...

He's searching a rib to travel.

He would like to have following specification:

Deep V Hull

L 6.80 à 6.99m

W 2.50 - 2.60 m

Engine(s)250 - 300 four strock or two 140 suz

fuel 300Litres

water 50 litres

Seats Hullman X2


Large Console for:
Raymarine 1x E120 ou E80 Lowrance 2x LMF
1x C80
VHF 240 avec module HP
Furuno Navtex NX300



Can you help us?

Thanks a lot.


Antoine

[Duck-2-Water]

Take a look at Ribcraft 7m

[antoine]

You mean the 6.8?

Do you know the fuel tank size?

Is it possible to have more than 225 hp?

Antoine

[Cypman]

Hi Antoine
There are not many 7m RIBs that are capable of taking a single 300hp or twin 140 hp engine installation. No doubt the manufacturers who do will let you know!!! If your friend was willing to compromise on power I would suggest a Humber 7m Ocean Pro (2.6m wide version), this can be fitted with a 360ltr underfloo.r fuel tank and easily accomodates a dual width cruising console.
Maximum power quoted on their site is 225 single and 90 x2 twins, this seems rather low so I would chech wuth Humber to confirm. Hope you find the ideal boat.

[mike]

hi I nearly bought a 6.8 ribcraft but was very unhappy with the space in her so made enquiries and upon close inspection of the specs it appeared to be a 6.3 with longer tubes for higher hp capability, the rest of the spec was the same or very similar.particulary the hull length. Anyhow, I didn't feel it was right.
I went fot the 7.8 with modular tubes not the ringo types as I like the spray deflection characteristics and very happy I am, the spec with ribcraft is virtually what you want within reason and your spec would I feel be easy for them to fulfil.
She is solid, heavy, goes well in the rough and frankly will probably never wear out.
There are lots on the market many are very good but I would suggest if you are keeping it for a while spend the cash and go Ribcraft. (sorry a bit biased)!!!!
regards mike
If you need more info please pm me.

[ian parkes]

what are modular tubes

[Baydreamer]

This is the boat for you......

http://www.ribs.ie/70offshore.html


Excalibur 7m Offshore.

Features
Heavy Duty Deep ‘V’ Hull
Raised Bow Profile for unmatched heavy weather ability
Excellent load carrying ability
20” diameter tubes as standard
Under floor stainless steel tank
Exceptional stability




Sports Console now available in 7m.

[mike]

hi, I meant sectional tubes.
basically they are more angular and the construction is different. They also look less leisure
mike

[antoine]

Thanks a lot.

What is the external beam of the 7m excalibur offshore?

And about the fuel capacity?


Antoine

[Baydreamer]

Originally Posted by antoine

Thanks a lot.

What is the external beam of the 7m excalibur offshore?

And about the fuel capacity?


Antoine

Antoine,

I'm not sure of the external beam on the 7m but I will try to find out.
Fuel capacity is 70 gallons underfloor.