It arrived at last!!!!

Spike · 26 March 2007, 02:32

Ribcraft delivery date 07-03-07...finally arrived 23-03-07 But the finished boat looks great, well done Ribcraft.

jyasaki · 26 March 2007, 05:01

Congrats, Spike.

Hope you have a blast with it.

jky

matt h · 26 March 2007, 09:08

that looks superb, the boys down there really know how to make a good looking rIB!! Nice spec as well,

wavecrosschris · 26 March 2007, 12:26

Hi Spike - that looks stunning!

Been looking at Ribcrafts and wondering about colour combination - yours is about the nicest i've seen - what was the total build cost with the trailer, those backrests/consoles, a-frame & fs60? - basically the spec you've chosen (if you wouldn't mind it would be much appreciated, pm me if you don't wan't to post it on here)

cheers

Chris

codprawn · 26 March 2007, 14:33

Looks a great boat - having the console so far forward helps balance the engine out nicely - should be great for wave jumping!!!

Alan · 26 March 2007, 14:49

It's a Ribcraft 4.8m right? Not much option for console placement Codders in a small boat. Looks nicely fitted out though and let's face it a mere 16 days late is pretty much on-time for a UK rib builder!

J S · 26 March 2007, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Alan

It's a Ribcraft 4.8m right? Not much option for console placement Codders in a small boat. Looks nicely fitted out though and let's face it a mere 16 days late is pretty much on-time for a UK rib builder!

Looks like a 5.3 to me, I didn't think the 4.8 had enough spage for side by side jockeys.

James

Milo72 · 26 March 2007, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike

Ribcraft delivery date 07-03-07...finally arrived 23-03-07 But the finished boat looks great, well done Ribcraft.

If they told you the 7th and you picked her up on the 23rd, you've done well!

not noted for getting them out on the due date! HOWEVER, they build an excellent boat and the aftersales is spot on.
You won't be disappointed....

Alan · 26 March 2007, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by J S

Looks like a 5.3 to me, I didn't think the 4.8 had enough spage for side by side jockeys.

James

Ahh. 50cm makes all the difference then. Still a nicely rigged boat!

Biggles · 26 March 2007, 16:36

Nice boat and fully loaded. Whats the blue light for ?

Spike · 26 March 2007, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavecrosschris

Hi Spike - that looks stunning!

Been looking at Ribcrafts and wondering about colour combination - yours is about the nicest i've seen - what was the total build cost with the trailer, those backrests/consoles, a-frame & fs60? - basically the spec you've chosen (if you wouldn't mind it would be much appreciated, pm me if you don't wan't to post it on here)

cheers

Chris

Hi Chris,
Its a 4.8 with J tubes rigged with a F60CET Yamaha, 52Ltr under deck tank + 22Ltr reserve tank laminated in under seat in consol with change over valve, F.S consol + 2x jockey seats all wing backed, screen, 'A' frame with nav lights (blue light cause i do rescue work), auto builge pump, garmin 178c plotter/sounder + icom 601 dsc VHF, lower tubes in mill gray, upper in light gray, trailer.
Cost £16788.00 inc Vat.

Spike · 26 March 2007, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Nice boat and fully loaded. Whats the blue light for ?

Hi Biggles,
I do a bit of part-time rescue work for surf events & for National Sailing Academy down here.
Mike.

Ian M · 26 March 2007, 22:22

So that's what it looks like

Nice one.

Spike · 26 March 2007, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Ian M

So that's what it looks like

Nice one.

Hi Ian,
Shame i dident have a 3m longer garage cause i could have had one in adult size! Anyway you dont have time to sit on here typeing, you had better get a move on building that RIB now, it wont build itself will it.....see you friday.
Cheers Mike.

crusoe · 26 March 2007, 23:00

Hi Spike.

Your Rib looks brilliant

great layout, good colour match,looks easy to tow and launch. No prizes for guessing what your doing this weekend.

Spike · 26 March 2007, 23:13

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Originally Posted by crusoe

Hi Spike.

Your Rib looks brilliant

great layout, good colour match,looks easy to tow and launch. No prizes for guessing what your doing this weekend.

Hi Crusoe,
Yeah 2000rpm for 1hr then 3000rpm 1hr then upto 4000rpm for 8hrs & then see how vertical i can get it.....wave jumping!!!!
Spike.

J S · 27 March 2007, 00:09

sorry thought it was a 5.3 that is a great layout for that boat.

James

Spike · 27 March 2007, 02:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by J S

sorry thought it was a 5.3 that is a great layout for that boat.

James

Hi James,
When i ordered it i had an inline one double F.S consol on order but as the order was delayed i thought id see if two single jockeys would go behind a single F.S consol & had them all trimmed down to keep the boat in proportion & changed the spec, it seems to have worked out very well & it does not feel or look to cramped at all. Im delighted with it. Well done Ribcraft.
Mike.

pathalla · 27 March 2007, 02:28

Have Fun!!

Stoo · 27 March 2007, 02:53

It's so... clean! Looks sharp...