First rib

ncanteiro · 21 August 2005, 09:52

Hi,

Just looking for some feedback regarding what will be my first rib.
I will be using it mainly for spearfishing and maybe to take the family for a ride once in a while. This is all new:

Humber Assault 4.5m, with bow locker, stand up console and steering, 2 stainless steel grab handles on the sides of console, boat cover heavy duty fitted - £3108

Tohatsu 2 stroke 50 hp, long shaft, with cables and control box - £2395

Trailer EZ Loader 1225 with 12 rollers - £645

Total - £ 6148

What do you think ?

Thanks,

Nuno Canteiro

roycruse · 23 August 2005, 01:38

RIBCRAFT

www.ribcraft.co.uk

IMHO they are much better built. I used to own a 4.3 humber assault - dont get me wrong she was a tough old boat and i had a great time in her - but if you compare the details and build quality of the humbers against ribcraft there is no contest.

they do a 4.2 and a 4.8

go see jason at the ribcraft factory and have a look round at the guys building the boats.

then try and leave without placing an order. ( i couldnt

)

better still get to the southampton boat show and get a ride in one next month.

Rogue Wave · 23 August 2005, 03:51

The Price of a Ribcraft is considerably higher than that of a humber probably nearer to double. Your selection does not have much in the way of seats this might be a problem as you bounce your nippers out of the rib

You seem to want to buy new and I guess humber are the cheapest option they are not bad boats

ncanteiro · 23 August 2005, 18:37

I'm not bothered with finish, also the Humber is quite cheaper compared with Ribcraft and other makes, at the moment they're doing a 30% discount which is hard to resist. Regarding not having any seating at all, well the boat will be used as a transport for spearfishing, I would not go out to sea when it's rough because visibility would be poor and not pratical for diving. Unlike some of you that have boats for fun, for me it's mainly a transport to catch fish.

N Canteiro

roycruse · 23 August 2005, 18:41

stick with the humber then - they are a solid boat i can vouch for that.

Rogue Wave · 23 August 2005, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncanteiro

Unlike some of you that have boats for fun,
N Canteiro

OH I wish!

yoyo · 02 September 2005, 21:46

£2400 is a good price for the Tohatsu 50....Looking to hook up to one myself. Did you get the power trim & tilt?? if so where did you buy it.

yoyo · 02 September 2005, 23:35

Hi again,
I hope the EZ 1225 trailer is suitable as i have just read the spec and it states 14ft as the max carrying length when in fact your new rib @ 4.5m is close to 15ft long!!

ncanteiro · 03 September 2005, 13:02

Yes you're right, I have got in touch with the suppliers for the EZR trailers and they have suggest the 14-17 foot 1250 trailer instead.
I've been quoted £645 with jockey wheel, winch, 12 rollers and oil bath bearings.

Cheers,

ncanteiro · 03 September 2005, 13:04

Hi yoyo,

Did you get my email regarding the Tohatsu ?

yoyo · 03 September 2005, 22:55

Hi Ncantero

No I have not received any mail about the Tohatsu motor from you although I got the pdf manual off the web.

I, like you am also intersested in the 4.5 Humber. Just got the price list and yes it has the same 30% discouts.......Did you get any extras or change in colour form the basic orange...I like the navy blue with white hul and two man console.

Last week in readiness for my imminent RIB perchase I got a De Graff 600/2...8 roller trailer from the manufacturer at £605 from off their ebay shop normaly £710...he bunged in a spare wheel also.. Rember info on the Tohatsu 50hp wanted!!

Thanks..

yoyo · 04 September 2005, 17:18

Hi Ncanteiro I saw your note for me about the Tohatsu. i was already in contact with that supplier and he offerd me the same deal. I got the pdf manual for the 50hp triple off a website .
http://www.tohatsu.com/tech_info/manuals.html

I, like you am also intersested in the 4.5 Humber. Just got the price list and yes it has the same 30% discouts.......Did you get any extras or change in colour form the basic orange...I like the navy blue with white hull and two man console. I will prob wait until I visit the S/hampton show in a couple of weeks before commiting to buy...........

Last week in readiness for my imminent RIB perchase I got a De Graff 600/2...8 roller trailer from the manufacturer at £605 from off their ebay shop normaly £710...he bunged in a spare wheel also..which was nice. has anybody got any further info on the Tohatsu 50hp triple, i belive that a couler change to midnight blue is happening.....nice.

Thanks..

ncanteiro · 04 September 2005, 23:33

Hi,

My Humber will have red tubes and white hull and console. Dark colours for the tubes require special valves at £150 extra. I'm having the sports console but without any seating at all. They're fitting a bulkhead in the mould to change the console into a stand up console. My boat is mainly for spearfishing and seating is not required. I'm having also the bow locker, GRP cable trunking and a fitted heavy duty boat cover.

Regards,