New Rib

[landlord]

Hi All

Been a long time since I've been on here as I sold my Tornado Super 7 four years ago. However having just moved to Lymington and having a bit more time would like to get back into my RIBS. Having been out of circulation have lost touch with what's good and bad. Currently considering a Humber Ocean Pro 6.3 with 130hp four stroke.

What's the consensus on Humbers ?

So suggestions on whats rugged and looks good, open to suggestions on make and size, budget about 20k.

[Wahoo!]

Hi Landlord,
There are a lot of very good Ribs available in your budget range and you can't go far wrong with Humber, and several other home built brands. I would look at 2 or 3 year old to cushion the depreciation loss factor. Go for a little used boat with low hours engine and it is worth shopping around especially in your area there are no shortage of dealers eager for cash deals this time of year and in the current economic climate it is definitely a buyers market. Don't rush in and good luck!

[dnv]

Originally Posted by landlord

Hi All

Been a long time since I've been on here as I sold my Tornado Super 7 four years ago. However having just moved to Lymington and having a bit more time would like to get back into my RIBS. Having been out of circulation have lost touch with what's good and bad. Currently considering a Humber Ocean Pro 6.3 with 130hp four stroke.

What's the consensus on Humbers ?

So suggestions on whats rugged and looks good, open to suggestions on make and size, budget about 20k.

Parker 630/650
inboard Diesel gives economy and range

Jan

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[landlord]

Thanks for the replies, had a number of PM's with some excellent advice. Will be researching a couple of RIBS in greater depth and maybe looking at one next week

Budget and size has already changed !

[landlord]

Need to ask a cheeky favour !

It would be helpful if someone could lend me a trailer for a couple of hours. Condition is irrelevant as long as its road legal. Would need to be suitable for a 7m ish rib and be close ish to Lymington. I need to find out whether I can drive onto my drive and turn a trailer round ready to leave again. I have the space to get on and close my gates but not sure of the manoeuvring space. Obviously an empty trailer would mean I could manually move it if required.

Trailer would not be used to move a boat and I have plenty of experience of towing a trailer.

Donation to the Round The Island MacMillan Challenge would be made if someone has such a trailer hanging around !

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by landlord

Need to ask a cheeky favour !

It would be helpful if someone could lend me a trailer for a couple of hours. Condition is irrelevant as long as its road legal. Would need to be suitable for a 7m ish rib and be close ish to Lymington. I need to find out whether I can drive onto my drive and turn a trailer round ready to leave again. I have the space to get on and close my gates but not sure of the manoeuvring space. Obviously an empty trailer would mean I could manually move it if required.

Trailer would not be used to move a boat and I have plenty of experience of towing a trailer.

Donation to the Round The Island MacMillan Challenge would be made if someone has such a trailer hanging around !

Sorry can't help with the trailer, but don't forget to allow for the boat overhang at the transom end. Strap a couple of timbers to the trailer to allow for tubes/engine(s)

[C2 RIBS]

Try Simon at Rib-it at Lymington or even BHG as if you get the rib it is your local dealer so he would benefit

[Gilles]

Hi I had a Tornado 5.5m built in 1991. we bought a Humber Ocean Pro 6.3m last year with an Optimax 175hp.
this boat is going perfectly, really strongly built. dont see any issues. a bit heavy maybe that could be an advantage.
if i could i will put max HP ...200

[OAF]

Originally Posted by landlord

Need to ask a cheeky favour !

It would be helpful if someone could lend me a trailer for a couple of hours. Condition is irrelevant as long as its road legal. Would need to be suitable for a 7m ish rib and be close ish to Lymington. I need to find out whether I can drive onto my drive and turn a trailer round ready to leave again. I have the space to get on and close my gates but not sure of the manoeuvring space. Obviously an empty trailer would mean I could manually move it if required.

Trailer would not be used to move a boat and I have plenty of experience of towing a trailer.

Donation to the Round The Island MacMillan Challenge would be made if someone has such a trailer hanging around !

I have a 5.7 mtr rib on trailer that you are more than welcome to borrow, you know where it is, just come and pick it up, but then leave it on your drive for me

[HUMBER P4VWL]

we have the OP 6.3 too with a 175 opti too like Gilles. The hull is great in the rough and very dry due to the extra spray rails over the destroyer. Many OPs have the oversize tubes too, meaning even more seakeeping ability, but less deck space! The deep v hull means you need some grunt though, a 130 would cruise OK but it won't be a flier.

With Humber you get what you see. A good hull, average tube material, simple layout usually (other than with the newer leisure ranges) and arguably good value. There are others where the ancilliaries are perhaps slightly tidier but costs will rise. Ribcraft are popular darn sarf, with good residuals and easy sale. Ospreys are very bespoke in their fit outs and the hulls highly rated, but are both more ££. Ribeye and Valiant are not necessarily cheaper, but they typically have a layout more for the leisure user often with sun decks, tables, more seats etc

The Delta and older Avons have some of the best tubes but £££ starts to rise even more. Or just sell the house and buy a Goldfish

Its horses for courses. Try a few. But a Humber OP isnt the worst place to start from! Not too dissimilar to your Tornado really in terms of target market.

[Gilles]

ahahahhaha, Paul, do you know that if I m solding my appartment in Luxembourg ...I m still not able to buy the P36 Goldfish

[tonto]

I have an Ocean Pro 6.5 with a 135 2 stroke on the back.

It is a nice stable and seaworthy rib, very dry, as already pointed out, very sturdy, and well kitted out, although it is an older one at 10 years old now, it has no leaks in the tubes, and is well put together.

I would suggest a bigger engine though, as the 130 2 stroke is OK, but does not set the world on fire for sure, but if top speed is not your consideration, maybe a 150 would be good.

I really do like the OP, but at 2.6M beam, might be considered a bit wide for trailoring for some, although I do not reall mind it at all.

Good in roughish weather, I took her out last december in 2.5 - 3M seas, and she handled it very well, in fact I gave up well before she ever would have done!

She is a tad heavy, so launching and recovery solo can be a bit tricky, but is perfectly doable.

As other posters have said, a reliable good rib, that will be solid for a few years, and not super expensive....

[landlord]

Thanks for all the input and PM's, decision made..........

Budget went out the window.......

Size increased......

Trailer purchased today

Deposit paid on a very nice 250hp four stroke

Seats ordered from a Mr Ullman

Vessel should be ready in about 7 weeks

Oh and it's not a Humber

[landlord]

Hull now in build.......

Decided on a an Osprey Vipermax 7m with Yamaha F250D. Spec as follows;

Grey hull and Searider console
Carbon tubes with grey wear patches and tri colour stripes
S/S Double tube A frame and windscreen surround
Moulded in rear bench seat
Twin Ullman jockey seats
Forward double seat in front of console (total seating for 7)
Upholstery in black with contrast piping
Garmin 750s and sounder
Micro blue Bluetooth entertainment with 4 marine Kenwood speakers (painted to match the hull/console)
Fly by wire throttle

Think that's the majority of the spec should be ready in about 7 weeks ready for the Round the Island.

Thanks again to everyone's input and PM's was much appreciated

[C2 RIBS]

That sounds like a good spec and set up- post some images as you get the build ones

[Chris]

Originally Posted by landlord

Hull now in build.......

Decided on a an Osprey Vipermax 7m with Yamaha F250D. Spec as follows;

Grey hull and Searider console
Carbon tubes with grey wear patches and tri colour stripes
S/S Double tube A frame and windscreen surround
Moulded in rear bench seat
Twin Ullman jockey seats
Forward double seat in front of console (total seating for 7)
Upholstery in black with contrast piping
Garmin 750s and sounder
Micro blue Bluetooth entertainment with 4 marine Kenwood speakers (painted to match the hull/console)
Fly by wire throttle

Think that's the majority of the spec should be ready in about 7 weeks ready for the Round the Island.

Thanks again to everyone's input and PM's was much appreciated

Great Choice Nigel its going to be a good looking boat

[landlord]

Has been a long 7 weeks but its nearly ready. Engine rigged this week with sea trials tomorrow. Electronics installed today / tomorrow and couple of final pieces of hardware to install and should be ready for this weekend. Couple of minor hiccups to be sorted but overall a relatively smooth build process

Very pleased with the result so far, pictures to follow soon

[Maximus]

Sound's Great!.. You Crazy Kids Enjoy Yourselfs!!..
Hopefully get out with you and Chris again soon.

[landlord]

Sea trials today...............what can I say but fantastic, very pleased. Propellor choice by Mobile Marine in Axminster was spot on first time.

Went out from Lyme Regis at about 10am this morning with the engine riggers, very slight chop and swell but nothing to note. Engine started first time and ran like a sewing machine. Out of the harbour and on to the plane at 15knots, gentle cruise out at 20 knots to warm the engine up. WOT 47knots at 5600 rpm without trimming the engine Throttled back for a gentle cruise around at 30knots and 5gph fuel flow.

Hull cut through the slight chop, Ullmans worked a treat and with that silky smooth Yamaha - superb combination

Just need to get the grab rail on and it will be finished

[Maximus]

Looking Good!!...Bert's good at Chooseing props too