Humber Ocean pro 9m VS Tornado 9.5m

Range · 18 March 2013, 15:06

Any Feed back on these 2 Ribs ? Humbers price is a bit higher , My mind
Is already set on ribs , but which one of these Rib... Or any recomdation of
Another Brand of 9m or higher Ribs ?

Another question , what engine will I put on to these ribs???
Please help me decide

Thank you

Cypman · 18 March 2013, 16:08

You will probably get lots of replies with positive comments on many different makes.
I am a great supporter of Humber RIBs, they are seaworthy and durable.
Regarding engine choice and depending on use and required top speed, I would propose twin Suzuki DF175s or any single 4-stroke of 300 or more HP

Range · 18 March 2013, 16:56

Thanks cypman, I'm thinking of 2 yamaha inline 4 cyclinder 200hp

gotchiguy · 18 March 2013, 19:00

Don't know whether you're looking for commercial or pleasure but the Humber Sports Pro leisure range looks awesome

Cypman · 18 March 2013, 20:41

Ranger,
The new Yamaha 200s are fantastic engines, but I think they are much heavier than the Suzuki 175s, which may be a consideration.

Steve_B · 18 March 2013, 21:26

If you are serious about a 9m RIB, then you have to experience a Parker before you part with any money.
Steve

falcon0310 · 18 March 2013, 22:46

are you buying new ?

Range · 19 March 2013, 01:38

Gotchiguy , I really like the sports pro 1000 , but it won't fit in a shipping container , because of the beam with molding its too wide . If I go for
Sports pro I will be using Deck cargo, and it will cost 8k pounds more. Humber suggested the ocean pro .

Falcon yes I'm getting new and my first rib . I will use it to go island hopping
7000 islands in the Philippines .

gotchiguy · 20 March 2013, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Range

Gotchiguy , I really like the sports pro 1000 , but it won't fit in a shipping container , because of the beam with molding its too wide . If I go for
Sports pro I will be using Deck cargo, and it will cost 8k pounds more. Humber suggested the ocean pro .

Falcon yes I'm getting new and my first rib . I will use it to go island hopping
7000 islands in the Philippines .

Ahh right well if that's the requirement then clearly you should go for the one that fits. I imagine Humber would be able to do a Sport Pro fit out with the high quality seating and consoles and tubes etc but on the Ocean Pro hull so it fitted