Leeway

G L · 17 April 2006, 22:39

Just finished reading lengthy Talk about leeway 'splashing design' !!! Can anyone tell tell me if the end product is any Good ??? Thanks for your advice G L

G L · 17 April 2006, 23:12

Are leeways ok, or is my money better spent else were ??

Nos4r2 · 17 April 2006, 23:15

Go and see him and test one. I wouldn't spend the money on a new Rib without a test drive. I've seen his own one and it looks pretty good, but don't take my word for it.

G L · 17 April 2006, 23:19

I will go down there any try before I buy. Just interested in more the opinion of more experienced people, possibly owners?

codprawn · 17 April 2006, 23:21

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Originally Posted by G L

Just finished reading lengthy Talk about leeway 'splashing design' !!! Can anyone tell tell me if the end product is any Good ??? Thanks for your advice G L

Well he seems to be a dab hand with fibreglass no matter what!!!

I still think the whole "splashing" thing is a bit hard to comment on - after all someone must have made the first RIB so in theory ALL others are copies anyway.

Also all RIBs seem to have console and Jockey seats etc - again someone must have been first!!!

I think the parentage of many of the RIBs out there is somewhat obscure anyway so I wouldn't let the splashing bit on it's own put you off.

SOLENTER · 17 April 2006, 23:22

Iam going to stick my head up above ramparts and say yes
I have seen the products at most of the stages and my humble opinion
better than a lot on offer out there and not a bad price

G L · 17 April 2006, 23:25

Thanks Grumpy and Codprawn, I'll sleep beter for you input?

Gav · 17 April 2006, 23:33

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Originally Posted by codprawn

I still think the whole "splashing" thing is a bit hard to comment on - after all someone must have made the first RIB so in theory ALL others are copies anyway.

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simmons0 · 17 April 2006, 23:34

Sleep better knowing that he contributed nothing to the design work, didn't have the designers input on his construction methods and is making money from someone else's graft.

The end product may be good, but in my eyes its not his to make or sell.

Harry.

Nos4r2 · 17 April 2006, 23:37

Here we go again...anyone want popcorn?

Gav · 17 April 2006, 23:37

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Originally Posted by simmons0

The end product may be good,

Harry.

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simmons0 · 17 April 2006, 23:39

No, and i take it from that its less than perfect?

Gav · 17 April 2006, 23:45

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Originally Posted by simmons0

No, and i take it from that its less than perfect?

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Nos4r2 · 17 April 2006, 23:55

I think maybe we can leave out the slagging off now and let the customer make his own mind up. This kind of badmouthing is most unprofessional-specially from someone advertising in their signature that hasn't paid for a trade membership...

Gav · 18 April 2006, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I think maybe we can leave out the slagging off now and let the customer make his own mind up. This kind of badmouthing is most unprofessional-specially from someone advertising in their signature that hasn't paid for a trade membership...

i have removed my signature in my posts........ not that i will be posting again! i have said nothing that hasnt been said before..... you obviously condone theft.

Gav

G L · 18 April 2006, 00:07

I can see that this is heated subject, but putting aside what ever, is it a good Rib?

Nos4r2 · 18 April 2006, 00:12

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Originally Posted by Gav

i have removed my signature in my posts........ not that i will be posting again! i have said nothing that hasnt been said before..... you obviously condone theft.

Gav

No, I don't think you have the right to start badmouthing another business in public in front of a potential customer.

Quite frankly if I was a customer of yours you would have lost my business because of that little outburst.

Poly · 18 April 2006, 00:17

Actually Gav, my interpretation of the ribnet rules is that you can put your website address in your signature - so long as you are not actively touting for business without being a trade member, see: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4921

However on the splashing issue - it has been discussed to death here in the past. I don't think Nos was necessarily condoning it, but the original questioner clearly recognised that this was an issue and simply wanted to know if the boats were actually any good - regardless of the origins of the design.

If someones intellectual property rights have been infringed then there are correct and appropriate routes for redress (ranting on the web is not one of them!). If the intellectual property is not protected (or properly protected) then it is actually quite legitiamite (legally) for someone to clone them.

Gav · 18 April 2006, 00:22

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Actually Gav, my interpretation of the ribnet rules is that you can put your website address in your signature - so long as you are not actively touting for business without being a trade member, see: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4921

However on the splashing issue - it has been discussed to death here in the past. I don't think Nos was necessarily condoning it, but the original questioner clearly recognised that this was an issue and simply wanted to know if the boats were actually any good - regardless of the origins of the design.

If someones intellectual property rights have been infringed then there are correct and appropriate routes for redress (ranting on the web is not one of them!). If the intellectual property is not protected (or properly protected) then it is actually quite legitiamite (legally) for someone to clone them.

fair do's

G L · 18 April 2006, 00:22

Polwart could have put it better. Is it a good boat or not? Personal differences aside please.