Hunton Ribs

codprawn · 13 October 2005, 22:52

http://www.hunton.co.uk/

Sorry if mentioned before but only just noticed that Hunton are about to start building RIBs - if they are anything like as good as their current boats they should be brilliant!!!

Not the first time they have built RIBs though - they have also done some for Gibralter Police although they don't say how long ago.

jwalker · 13 October 2005, 23:09

Isn't that rib in their picture a Flatacraft?

slimtim · 13 October 2005, 23:17

Website doesn't seem to have anything on it...or is that because i don't have flash 7?

I heard they were showing the new rib at sbs but didn't see it there

tim griffin · 14 October 2005, 08:13

I think I read somewhere probably on this site , that the Flatacraft hull was the same as the Hunton , I am sure Pete 7 would know the answer.

John Kennett · 14 October 2005, 08:37

If you don't have/want Flash, there is a text version of the site which you can find here.

Details of the proposed new RIB are here, and very nice it looks too!

The Flatacraft Enforcer RIBs, as shown here, used hulls provided by Hunton which were tubed and fitted out by Flatacraft.

John

Jonny Fuller · 14 October 2005, 10:49

Jeff Hunton also built a race rib based on their Maverick 34/Thouroghbred 36 hull for John Lindsey, which runs a single 7.8 litre Seatek and Arneson drive.

Hasn't achieved much tho'.

gtflash · 14 October 2005, 11:59

i think that could be up forsale soon jonny too!!

hunton rib is gonna be based on 28 hull they were looking for someone to buy and help develop it for half price on what it will be when new... so if u want one and wanna pay half scorpion cabin rib prices give em a call

jwalker · 14 October 2005, 13:56

Thanks John & Jon, interesting info.

charliesum · 18 October 2005, 20:24

the rib is to be developed on the 28 gazelle hull with a cuddy in the console for the heads and powered by twin outboard (verado a name thought of possibly) or a single inboard eg a d6 350 it should be quite good but tim griffin knows my experience of delivery times.....just don't ask father christmas for a rs43 for this year!!!!

andyxs · 12 November 2006, 23:41

any idea why the hunton rib didnt perform. lack of development? not enough power? to heavy?

Cookee · 13 November 2006, 00:30

John told me that his main problem was with the liners in the engine - I'm sure with a "fresh" engine it would perform better - probably good fun for round britain!

matt h · 16 November 2006, 19:01

saw a hunton rib at Henshaws!! it looked awesome,, really nice build quality!! was a large rib, 25 ft plus!!

jyasaki · 17 November 2006, 18:20

375 pounds for an upgrade to LED nav lights???

I mean, I understand that well-thought-of companies can charge a bit more, but, sheesh; what are they - machined-from-billet gold bullion housings?

jky

codprawn · 17 November 2006, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyasaki

375 pounds for an upgrade to LED nav lights???

I mean, I understand that well-thought-of companies can charge a bit more, but, sheesh; what are they - machined-from-billet gold bullion housings?

jky

For some reason LED nav lights aren't cheap

http://www.orcagreen.com/

http://www.lopolight.com/

Some of these are about £200 EACH!!

Cookee · 17 November 2006, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

For some reason LED nav lights aren't cheap

http://www.orcagreen.com/

http://www.lopolight.com/

Some of these are about £200 EACH!!

The Lopo lights are up to 399 actually - http://www.marine-super-store.com/po...ory=34&group=3

Incredibly well made - we have them on one of our boats and I'm sure I saw them on the Hunton as well ............