Low Down On Rib-x 575

Gazza · 05 June 2004, 23:21

Any information regarding the Rib-X 575 would be appreciated...

Has anyone got one?

How do they rate it.....

Having seen one at Ribex on Friday, and about to buy one, all comments appreciated.....

Gazza

Manos · 06 June 2004, 08:41

Go for the 640SR (I assume that the RIB-X 575 you say is the FALCON 575SR).
Bigger/longer boat very easy to handle and is like a dream in the water

We've got 6 of those

Nick Hearne · 06 June 2004, 08:44

The 640 had a very good write up in Rib Inter. this month!
Nick

Manos · 06 June 2004, 08:47

Didn't know that Nick, since I'm in Greece and the mag comes to my house in the UK. Great news for FALCON then

chrisallse · 06 June 2004, 10:00

Got a 640 great boat, i would go for the bigger boat if you have room but if not i am sure the 575 is also a very good boat. worth reading the review in Rib Int..

simmons0 · 06 June 2004, 19:57

The 575 is based on the 640's hull so should perform in a very similar way.
Too expensive if you ask me and only comes with a small fuel tank.

tim griffin · 06 June 2004, 20:04

i am teaching on one in two weeks time for RIB X so will let you know what i think
regards tim
www.griffmarineservices.co.uk

RLS · 06 June 2004, 20:37

Gazza,
I've got a 6.4 Rib-X with a 200 on the back - goes like a rocket, very pleased in all aspects handling in rough seas etc. I believe the hulls are very similar. - Go for it.

Gazza · 08 June 2004, 22:54

Thanks for all the info on the 575......

Ive done the deal and gone for the Rib-x and a 90 hp Suzuki 4 stroke on the back

Hope Ive made the right choice.... New boat arrives Friday week.

Bang goes the life savings....
Many thanks again..

Gazza

Nick Hearne · 08 June 2004, 22:58

Quick delivery, let us see some photos when you get it & how you get on with it.
Nick
If only Bruce could be so decisive!

Gazza · 08 June 2004, 23:04

Hi Nick

Having chased three different suppliers who all promised two weeks but in fact could not deliver untill late July, or in one case September I purchased the display boat that was on the Rib-x stand at the Ribex exhibition in IOW

The delivery date was key to making the decision, but it also looked the Biz...

Will post pics as soon as I get it..

regards

Gazza

Manos · 08 June 2004, 23:06

You've made a good choice! Looking forward to see the photos.

chrisallse · 09 June 2004, 00:58

i am sure you will love it. keep us posted

All the best Chris

Gazza · 18 June 2004, 23:16

Hi Guys

Picked up the new boat from Ribex today,

Delivered bang on time and to the exact spec..

Had a great session testing her out on their lake.

Then towed her home from Leicester to Exeter...

Tonight I am a happy ribber.........

many thanks Martin, and Colin

Manos · 19 June 2004, 07:08

PHOOOOOOOOOOTOS GazzaCongrats and hope you enjoy her

brucehawsker · 19 June 2004, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Quick delivery, let us see some photos when you get it & how you get on with it.
Nick
If only Bruce could be so decisive!

brucehawsker · 19 June 2004, 12:33

OK so I pressed the wrong button in frustration!!!

I order the boat yesterday so you can all relax

6.5M Solent with a rack of the appropriate extras.

And don't worry, lots of photos (proud new dad) promised when it arrives in mid September.....

Louise · 19 June 2004, 12:40

Well done Bruce! May I be the first (of many) to congratulate you on your excellent news. Roll on September - and if you can't wait that long, you're welcome on Blue Ice any time!

Nick Hearne · 19 June 2004, 12:58

Sorry Bruce I was only jocking please do not take it personal!
Well done & look for-would to seeing the boat!
Nick

brucehawsker · 19 June 2004, 12:59

It was nerve racking.

And honourable mentions and loads of thanks to Parker (thanks Paul, Andre and David), Coastline (thanks Brian), Barnett (thanks Laurence).

All of the above were serious contenders, and gave me lots of time and support. I would have been very pleased to have bought from any of them.

For reference I also considered Tohatsu, JBT Marine (Ballistic), Ribcraft, Osprey, Ribeye / Ribtec, Ribsmarine, Rib-X. These were all possible solutions, but for various reasons did not meet our needs.

But above all can I thanks those of you who put up with my indecision and answered the many, many questions... some of which are still being asked.

If I can pass any of my (dubious) wisdom and experience gleaned from the buying process, please do not heistate to PM me.

Now I have to wait until mid September.....

Cheers

Bruce