rayglass protector 28 cabin - Page 2

Poly · 21 February 2009, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Kris de buyser

i ve been looking for alternatives in europe but i did not find another cabin rib that looks as solid. The big disadvantage of this boat is the range to the factory. It's very expensive to let them come over.

you 'll find other boatbuilters here to make you an prototype but then you suffer "prototype ilnesses"

A bit surprised that you don't think there are any "established" European cabin ribs around that are "solid" - if you felt the protector was aesthetically more appealing then thats a personal decision and I can see it is a bit differently styled - but both of these:

parker baltic (9m)

and

Redbay stormforce (8.4m)

are boats of similar size to what you are looking at, with solid wheelhouse/cabins from manufacturers with reputations for building strong boats, used by both leisure an commercial organisations in rough water and you wouldn't be getting a prototype.

I am sure there are others too.

8.5 m protector for comparison:

codprawn · 21 February 2009, 18:01

Some of the Deltas look pretty solid to me!!!

http://www.deltapower.co.uk/

jwalker · 21 February 2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Polwart

A bit surprised that you don't think there are any "established" European cabin ribs around that are "solid"...

I've never seen a Parker cabin rib in real life but, going by that picture, I'd put money on the roof being wobbly, side to side.

biffer · 22 February 2009, 08:56

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Originally Posted by jwalker

I've never seen a Parker cabin rib in real life but, going by that picture, I'd put money on the roof being wobbly, side to side.

i'll take that bet

Kris de buyser · 22 February 2009, 09:27

I did see those ribs, nice boats, but too large to put on a trailer.
Forgot to mension that it should be able to put on a trailer.

Cypman · 22 February 2009, 13:03

Exalibur in Ireland do fantastic cruising RIBs.

Maximus · 22 February 2009, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Kris de buyser

I have a hardboat at this time but i am considering a bigger RIB for more safety
when going out at open sea

Interesting dilema to be in,be good to know what you decide on,and why....Good luck.

calum mckenzie · 22 February 2009, 21:37

I have had the pleasure of helming a Protector 28 around Alcatraz in the Bay of San Francisco, made a good holiday even better, their USA dealer is based there and I had a day with one and what a boat it is, the bay is pretty rough with the fast current and all the ferries, a bit like the Sound of Jura on washing machine mode the boat handled everything in its stride with ease, it felt realiy solid, infact when you look at the thickness of the hull it was about 25mm you can understand why it felt so solid, and the quality was first class, not only that it looks stunning (at least in my eyes ) I would buy one if I had the money mmm!, they did send me drawings so that I could spec it with a diesel engine I was going to go for a Yamaha 275 hydradrive duo prop, the cost in NZ dollars was very competitive but thanks to the UK import rules the cost almost doubled with all the taxes that was added to it !!, there is a nice wee video on the american website www.protectorboats.com
Regards
Calum

Poly · 22 February 2009, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris de buyser

I did see those ribs, nice boats, but too large to put on a trailer.
Forgot to mension that it should be able to put on a trailer.

? are they not very similar size to the Protector 28?

Kris de buyser · 22 February 2009, 23:14

yes but the large beam is the problem...

Rogue Wave · 22 February 2009, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Kris de buyser

thats right zippy,

i ve been looking for alternatives in europe but i did not find another cabin rib that looks as solid. The big disadvantage of this boat is the range to the factory. It's very expensive to let them come over.

you 'll find other boatbuilters here to make you an prototype but then you suffer "prototype ilnesses"
(<-> article ribinternational)

These peoples boats are superb, The cabin rib I saw at seawork 2006 was the best built rib I have ever seen. It put a Delta to shame and that's hard and they both made a Quinquarri look fugly.

Did you try them?

Kris de buyser · 22 February 2009, 23:20

no I didn't have the chance that's wy I was looking for people who did.
I just did some research on the net for a safe "family boat" with cabin and the protector seemed the best choice to me.

Poly · 22 February 2009, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Kris de buyser

yes but the large beam is the problem...

Rayglass -- 2.88 m (2.45m, deflated)
Redbay -- 2.77 m (56cm tubes, so ? 2.21 m or less deflated)
Parker - 3.16m (58 cm tubes, but no overlap of wheelhouse on tubes, so maybe just over 2m deflated)?

Kris de buyser · 22 February 2009, 23:57

correct Polwart,

those two boats are a good alternative,
I will look further on them, altough I like the shape of the protector more.
Are those boats also available on twin engine ?

Thank you very much for the leads !

Blizzard · 23 February 2009, 08:49

Having driven the Protector alot, and know people whose job it was and still is to drive them professionally, they are a great boat. I am a fan of the centre console boats rather than the cabin for work purposes.
When you have done 1000 hours in one in 10 months, i feel you get to know a good boat.
And this is a great boat.

Andre · 23 February 2009, 14:56

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Originally Posted by jwalker

I've never seen a Parker cabin rib in real life but, going by that picture, I'd put money on the roof being wobbly, side to side.

Biffer take the bet

. We have six such with the Bulgarian SAR and have just supplied the first of four to the Polish Border Guards. For those with long memories we had the very first one at Ribex 2004 and 3 of us took it back to Poland by sea - the longer route around Denmark.

Kris no problem in testing one if you are prepared to travel to Gdansk Poland
(these are fitted with twin jets but there are also 2 similar crafts with twin stern drives)

a 9 mtr twin diesel cabin rib will be quite heavy say over 4,000 kg so too much for a standard trailer not to mention the total weight for the towing vehicle

occanura · 16 August 2009, 13:39

This protector noticed is on the market, looks ex AC Cup support craft...

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-fo...aspx?R=7543663

I have seen it around my yacht club, they look awesome! love to get one of these one day..

mattiasb · 31 October 2009, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris de buyser

correct Polwart,

those two boats are a good alternative,
I will look further on them, altough I like the shape of the protector more.
Are those boats also available on twin engine ?

Thank you very much for the leads !

Kris,
I'm looking at a Protector 8.5 as well - did you end up with one or what became your choice?

Mattias