Redbay 9.1 or Ribcraft 9.0? - Page 2

Poly · 10 July 2018, 11:05

Just incase anyone needs a wee reminder: http://www.rib.net/forum/misc.php?do...ork&page=rules

If you are skim reading the words, courteous, relevant, and whining might be useful sentences to review!

willk · 10 July 2018, 11:36

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Unusual size. I seem to recall a yellow and black yoke that ended up in Cork. Steyr powered at the time. I suspect the engines weren't a success story...

This one?

NJ64 · 10 July 2018, 20:24

Thanks for the offer Andre but afraid Parker’s just don’t do it for me. Sure they’re fine boats but to my mind at least, they’re not a like for like boat.

9.1 cabin photo attached Willk - guessing Redbay 10 is one of these?

That black and yellow boat is currently for sale on findafishingboat. Face value seems cheap but I’d be scared of those engines as she’s knocking on a bit now!

Looks to be a cut off 9.1 - sometimes works, sometimes doesn’t... Only a sea trial would tell but too many scary unknowns for me.

willk · 10 July 2018, 20:51

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9.1 cabin photo attached Willk - guessing Redbay 10 is one of these?

That's identical to Redbay 10. "Bryn Teg" was another.

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That black and yellow boat is currently for sale on findafishingboat.
Looks to be a cut off 9.1 - sometimes works, sometimes doesn’t... Only a sea trial would tell but too many scary unknowns for me.

Yeah, a cut off 9.1m. There's a thread on here about her. I understand she was a bare build and the owner fitted her out with engines. I'll look for a link.

willk · 10 July 2018, 21:00

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I'll look for a link.

Linky

willk · 10 July 2018, 21:10

There's extensive footage of Redbay 10 in a range of seas conditions in this video. Jump to minute 1:30 and watch to almost the end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-pWu0nR4N8

Iron Dials · 10 July 2018, 22:10

I spotted one for sale in Kerry.
More curiosity than active interest on my part.
I know nothing about them but suspect the engines are like old Citroens, in the right hands they are no worse than any other brand, in the wrong hands they get a bad name.

(May I politely and courteously point out that wet and whet are easily confused

Andre · 11 July 2018, 10:12

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Thanks for the offer Andre but afraid Parker’s just don’t do it for me. Sure they’re fine boats but to my mind at least, they’re not a like for like boat.

NJ64 no worries and I can only apologise for high jacking your thread

Willk, I think it is high time you considered Trade membership

BigYin · 11 July 2018, 11:27

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There's extensive footage of Redbay 10 in a range of seas conditions in this video. Jump to minute 1:30 and watch to almost the end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-pWu0nR4N8

Slight of topic

Do you know what size the red wraparound is at 4:30 in the video?

willk · 11 July 2018, 12:00

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Slight of topic

Do you know what size the red wraparound is at 4:30 in the video?

Well, seeing as yer asked nicely and it's about Redbays...

That's Cameo, she is a 650 (6.5m): Linky

BigYin · 11 July 2018, 12:13

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Well, seeing as yer asked nicely and it's about Redbays...

That's Cameo, she is a 650 (6.5m): Linky

Thanks very much

willk · 11 July 2018, 12:27

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Willk, I think it is high time you considered Trade membership

I'll take that as a compliment!

Unfortunately I can't take all the credit for the online marketing, after all credit where credit is due - let's not forget Andy Gee, Ribochet, CraigC, donegaldan, Portnahaven, and the vast corps of Redbay skippers who "use and enthuse". And c'mere - when I finally get my pig through basic swim training, there'll be no stopping Team Redbay...

NJ64 · 11 July 2018, 12:34

Thanks Willk!

Sure you’re right about the engines - I’ve heard lots of mixed reviews, some great and some terrible (as with any product really). One thing is for sure and that is that parts are pricey. Guessing resale isn’t as good either and in my opinion, they’re a bit on the light side for such a big boat (small displacement, high revving).

Cheap boat for the right person though.

NJ64 · 11 July 2018, 12:36

No worries Andre, all the best.

Andre · 11 July 2018, 16:17

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I'll take that as a compliment!

Unfortunately I can't take all the credit for the online marketing, after all credit where credit is due - let's not forget Andy Gee, Ribochet, CraigC, donegaldan, Portnahaven, and the vast corps of Redbay skippers who "use and enthuse". And c'mere - when I finally get my pig through basic swim training, there'll be no stopping Team Redbay...

Point taken thanks . No need to re-new my trade membership when it comes due

Poly · 11 July 2018, 17:47

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Point taken thanks . No need to re-new my trade membership when it comes due

So long as YOU are not promoting YOUR business then technically no.

jambo · 11 July 2018, 18:52

Can we get back to the subject matter of the OP

willk · 11 July 2018, 19:13

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Can we get back to the subject matter of the OP

The Ribcraft lads have arrived. Bunfight!

Pikey Dave · 11 July 2018, 20:01

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The Ribcraft lads have arrived. Bunfight!

Nope! As an "RC lad" I have great respect for Redbays, my current boat could well have come from Cushendall if RB could have been arsed to give me a price. But I guess they had bigger fish to fry. If the op wants a Redbay, I wouldn't presume to try & sway him, it's a good choice. I'll keep my buns dry[emoji6]

Andy_Rs600 · 11 July 2018, 20:41

So personally I have driven neither of these exact models, but I have driven different lengths from both manufacturers from the same (RC) or similar (RB) moulds. My impression overall is that the Ribcraft hullform is hands down amazing in a following sea given enough power. However, for a head sea, I'm pretty sure that for the models you are considering the Redbay has a steeper deadrise in the bow, and may well do better especially in short steep confused seas. The hardnose should also give you a little more integral bow weight which should help head-to over bigger crests.

Having said that fitout is key here. I've driven several ribs (including my current RC 6.8) which have had their head-to handling quite significantly compromised by too much weight placed aft at time of manufacture. The difference between different layouts and weight distribution might be much much greater than the likely marginal difference between the two very well designed hulls you're considering.