How much!!

Hightower · 15 November 2005, 00:56

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OCEAN-DYNAMIC-...QQcmdZViewItem

Was speaking to a couple of peeps tonight about this RIB, I couldn't remember where I saw it so I've done the homework for you.

Anyone know anything about these RIBs?

codprawn · 15 November 2005, 03:12

Made in west Wales by Shaun Whyte's company

website is www.ribworker.com

Probably one of the most "serious"kinds of RIB there is - aluminium hull and no transom - could have been invented for surf rescue work!!!

there was an article about this boat and the rescue organisation in one of the mags a while ago.

That price is about right - but seems a strange way to try to sell it.

This is the boat I would most like of theirs

http://www.ribworker.com/riviera.htm

Scary Des · 15 November 2005, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Hightower

......Anyone know anything about these RIBs?

It spends most of its time on a swing mooring at the bottom of the Beaulieu river and has had a lot of engine problems, extract from the Venturers web site:-
’’……… We had 3 replacement engines during the warranty period, and one having a major repair out of warranty".…… We have been offered a very good priced replacement pair by Iveco, ……
"
Engine problems of this type must come down to poor installation or poor design of the engine bay

Discuss

Des

ollyit · 15 November 2005, 10:01

quite a craft there!

Andy Gee · 15 November 2005, 10:56

Iveco engines are great in Trucks and plant but for some reason are not good in the marine/stationary use. Its something to do with piston liners having o-ring seals that wear or leak allowing the liner to become loose as far as I remember.
Most commercial owners ended up ripping them out and fitting Volvos. There was a boat for sale recently that had a 480/500 fitted and the guy ended up fitting a yanmar wing engine to use as a get me home!!
I can remember when they first came out in the marine sector, they were very cheap and offered high HP, a bit like Scania before Loydds approval.
Andy

codprawn · 15 November 2005, 13:57

I think Ocean Dynamics normally fit scanias.

RogueWave uses an Ocean Dynamics boat - wonder what engines they use?

Andy Gee · 15 November 2005, 14:29

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Originally Posted by codprawn

I think Ocean Dynamics normally fit scanias.

RogueWave uses an Ocean Dynamics boat - wonder what engines they use?

Cats I would guess at.....big companies can afford the best

codprawn · 15 November 2005, 14:44

Seems to me they fit whatever the customer asks for - Cats and Scanias seem the most popular but they have also fitted Ivecos and Yanmars.

Pete7 · 15 November 2005, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

RogueWave uses an Ocean Dynamics boat - wonder what engines they use?

Err no, Bugle Billy was forged by men of steel from the Welsh Valleys, well Lanelli actually, but it does have a very nice CAT in her.

codprawn · 15 November 2005, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete7

Err no, Bugle Billy was forged by men of steel from the Welsh Valleys, well Lanelli actually, but it does have a very nice CAT in her.

Ah I thought he drove an Ocean Dynamics up in Scotland or the North sea or wherever he is these days......

Nice to know though that 2 of the most serious Rib makers are Welsh!!! Of course Picton Cobras are also nice boats but not exactly intended for oil rigs!!!

Richard B · 15 November 2005, 15:43

Yes but no but, the man from Llandewi Brevi has, as codprawn says, been driving an Ocean Dynamics RIB in the North Sea. Dunno if he said what it's powered by though?!?

gtflash · 17 November 2005, 01:21

can also be seen at calshot when not on swinging mooring, tatty thang but sounds good