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Old 14 July 2006, 10:45   #1
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Noob buying a RIB

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a RIB around the 7-8m range that is good value for money and has a very good ride in the solent chop and rougher. Needs to be usable all year round, not too workmanlike and not too posey!

Currently I favour a Humber Ocean Pro, either a 7m with a 200 or an 8m with a 250, probably an ETEC, but as a noob I'm open to suggestions.

It must ride well in the rough, look good and be able to have a combination of jockey seat and a rear bench. Prefer not to spend much over £30k.

Many thanks.
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Old 14 July 2006, 11:51   #2
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Look on our site. these ribs are excellent in a solent chop and the price is second to none. we manufacture 4.9, 6.3, 7.3 and 8.3m ribs we are based in cowes on the isle of wight. we have a demo rib available most of the time..

http://www.leewayribs.co.uk
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Old 14 July 2006, 18:29   #3
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http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F107209

Is this any use to you
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Old 14 July 2006, 19:20   #4
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Other posibilities..

Ribcraft 7.8 Awesome ride in the rough and custom layout so it can look any way you want.

Ribcraft 750 Sport, jockey seats at the console and a sort of bench/individula seats (but not jockey seats) at the back.
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Old 14 July 2006, 20:14   #5
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be nice @ 15k
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Old 15 July 2006, 11:00   #6
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http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F92320/

you will not find better ask any one who went to Pwllheli

PS. talk nice they may drop the price
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Old 16 July 2006, 12:39   #7
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be nice @ 15k
Go on Nugent,stretch yourself,you're very close!!You know you want to!!
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