redbay 6.5 v ribcraft 6.8

[rib fan]

I am considering buying either one of the above - I am looking for the safest , most reliable and seaworthy 6.5 m, rib available, of any make , and the above have been suggested. Can anyone comment, or suggest an alternative ?? Many thanks

[Andre]

Originally Posted by rib fan

I am considering buying either one of the above - I am looking for the safest , most reliable and seaworthy 6.5 m, rib available, of any make , and the above have been suggested. Can anyone comment, or suggest an alternative ?? Many thanks

Good choice but talk to John at: www.mcaleesemarine.com

[matt h]

Osprey Vipermax 6.5????

[Andy Gee]

Originally Posted by Andre

Good choice but talk to John at: www.mcaleesemarine.com

Has McAleese Marine started selling Ribcrafts and Redbays?
For whats its worth both are well built deep V's and good boats, it really comes down what fits your needs best IMHO.
Andy

[willk]

McAleese Marine are new agents for Parker Ribs. Nice ribs, good value as made in Poland. I wouldn't recommend buying anything from McAleese.... been there, seen that

If you like Function over Form, then Humber is an obvious choice.

I'd strongly recommend a trip to Redbay, it's a nice day out. Their 650 is a very slick boat with a moulded deck, the 6.5 is more customisable.

and I'm sure someone in Ireland would give you a test run on a Redbay 6.5 if you asked

[willk]

... and I almost forgot that crowd in Cork - Excalibur Ribs*, made by the bloke wot used to work for Redbay??

* Not quite sure what King Arthur and pointy swords in lakes have to do with RIBs. hmmm, thought association ? Excalibur - Merlin - Osprey - Good RIB?

'praps.

[K&S]

Well worth investigating the xs 6.5m from Barnet Marine - we also looked @ Ribcraft + Redbay + Humber when making a similar decision -

A very brief summary of our thinking when choosing our boat -

- Didnt need a wrap round console so no need to go with Redbay
- Ribcraft good boats
- Humber old hull shape / design

Reasoning for XS (in brief!) - I had used Tornados a fair bit and build quality seemed to be ok on them when produced by BM - used an XS belonging to the Firebrigade and impressed by it, that and the price tag swung it for me!

Rib craft 6.8 would have been tempting if i had room for a bigger boat but still think i would have gone with XS 7m

All very bias - probably better you go out and try them first!

[K&S]

Check with BM i think they have an agent in Ireland but not 100%

[willk]

Originally Posted by K&S

I had used Tornados a fair bit and build quality seemed to be ok on them when produced by BM - used an XS belonging to the Firebrigade and impressed by it, that and the price tag swung it for me!

I understand they are very attractive, price wise. I saw a few recently at a dive club - I wasn't overly impressed with the general finish, but then, they were pure dive rigs.

Who makes XS and where is the production facility?

[K&S]

Originally Posted by willk

I I saw a few recently at a dive club - I wasn't overly impressed with the general finish, but then, they were pure dive rigs.

lol - cause teak floors would be great for a dive boat.

Interesting they chose XS



[/QUOTE]Who makes XS and where is the production facility? [/QUOTE]

When you find out let me know too lol

[K&S]

Please dont get me wrong if i win the Euro Millions tonight i will palce an order for the biggest Redbay with all the toys lol

[Baydreamer]

NO CONTEST
Has to be EXCALIBUR

DIESEL 6.5m


OUTBOARD 6.5m



Or if you fancy something a little smaller 6m Outboard



These ribs really have to be tried to be believed.
After your first test run you wont need to consider anything else.

[Hightower]

They have a very high looking Bow, does this cause problems with vision?

Osprey gets my Vote however

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Hightower

They have a very high looking Bow, does this cause problems with vision?

Osprey gets my Vote however

They've got a whole 'Donald Duck' thing going on. It's a good look.

[Baydreamer]

Originally Posted by Hightower

They have a very high looking Bow, does this cause problems with vision?

No the high bow does not cause any problems with vision .

On a day like this I know what kind of bow I'd choose.

[Chris]

Ribcrafts are great just don't stuff them off Portishead

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Baydreamer

No the high bow does not cause any problems with vision .

On a day like this I know what kind of bow I'd choose.

Was it sinking?

[Baydreamer]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Was it sinking?

NO we leave the RIB SINKING exercise to these guy's

http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0702/drugs1.html

[DOM@NARM]

Give me a call, We are based in Derry and we have a range of ASIS RIB boats that can be tested on the water. We can also provide accommodation for you if you come up for a test.

Cheers

Tel; 02871 362 304
MOB;07796277636

info@narm-ribboats.com

[Jon Brooks]

Might be worth a trip to the Southampton Boat Show.

All of the boats you want or need to trial should be there.

Weekends would be good and I know the very nice man who will be driving the Ribcraft demo boats!!!!