From 4 m SIB to Lodestar 430 Rib

[VelVel]

Owning a 4 m China SIB + Yamaha 30 (short shaft) in good condition + almost new SIB/RIB Trailer, I'm thinking of just ditching the SIB and getting a Lodestar 430 Rib (because I want to keep the rest of the equipment & the Lodestar is short shaft compatible). What do you think about the Lodestar? Of course it's not an SR4, but will it be a major and worthwhile step? How is the V-shape of its hull? Thanks!

[Locozodiac]

There's a great water performance diffeerence between a sib and a rib. After riding a rib won't like sibs. The hull is probably medium deep, should perform satisfactorily.

Happy Boating

[VelVel]

Thanks, good to hear that. Do you think the short shaft will cause any problems with water coming in from the back? And does someone know perhaps any similar Ribs with a short shaft (4.20-4.50, I know, they are quite seldom)?