Request for help choosing a new RIB please

[Trevelyan]

This has got me thinking I hadn't thought the security of young children in a rib all of the way through - another one to look through old threads on.

Jon I'll drop you a pm to talk some more...

Back to the subject of which boat, point taken on maybe its the throttle response of 4 strokes which has pushed engine sizes bigger. Given the difference in fuel economy I need to scratch my head about how many miles I'm really likely to do in a season, although the range (and how much space fuel tanks leave for other storage) does sound like more of an appeal.

Hyndlandguy I've got a mooring (albeit tidal) which is a short walk so fairly wedded to the Fal estuary - you have got me thinking however that I could even consider bigger still as I haven't got the hassle of trailering. I guess the only think I start to ponder then is the draught of the RIB - all of a sudden I'm not going to be sneaking in and out on a low tide and I'm guessing landing on beaches becomes a wet affair or needs a tender? Afraid the Brig's are out of my price bracket! I guess the other thought is if I'm getting up to 8m and fairly serious dosh, how does that then stack up against buying a dull-and-boring motorboat with family friendly features (if I use words like Merry Fisher around here I will get barred or just told to wash my mouth out with soap and water)?

Cheers

Trev

[Last Tango]

Originally Posted by Trevelyan

<<<< Back to the subject of which boat, point taken on maybe its the throttle response of 4 strokes which has pushed engine sizes bigger. Given the difference in fuel economy I need to scratch my head about how many miles I'm really likely to do in a season, although the range (and how much space fuel tanks leave for other storage) does sound like more of an appeal.>>>>>>>>

I'm getting the impression you are getting hung up on nothing here.
Have you been out on a 6.5 meter rib with a 150hp four stroke? I suspect you would be staggered at how fast it accelerates. How fast it will go, probably a lot faster than you'd be comfortable travelling in anything other than mirror calm water. It will effortlessly pull two skiers with the boat three up and all of that at less than a litre a mile. It's true that a two stroke will be marginally faster accelerating (if properly trimmed and prop-d)
but you'd likely be buying an engine that's out of production from a manufacturer that has consciously discontinued production of two stroke engines or, worse, a manufacturer that has gone out of business.

[SpyderMatt]

"has a good deep vee and sits unladen with at least the stern 1/3 of it's tubes in the water - a "tube-riding" boat will give you a much smoother, more stable and confidence-inspiring ride than a hull-rider like a Rib-Eye"

Is this really true as Rib-Eye say they have a deep V and are very capable sea boats (genuine question not looking at antagonising anyone) ?

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Last Tango

I'm getting the impression you are getting hung up on nothing here.
Have you been out on a 6.5 meter rib with a 150hp four stroke? I suspect you would be staggered at how fast it accelerates. How fast it will go, probably a lot faster than you'd be comfortable travelling in anything other than mirror calm water. It will effortlessly pull two skiers with the boat three up and all of that at less than a litre a mile. It's true that a two stroke will be marginally faster accelerating (if properly trimmed and prop-d)
but you'd likely be buying an engine that's out of production from a manufacturer that has consciously discontinued production of two stroke engines or, worse, a manufacturer that has gone out of business.

I could add to that ...but I think he'd only get hung up something else.
Seems to me reading through this thread we may well have a bit of a Tyre Kicker here...while I think the Forum often offers good specific help and advice to genuine people the majority of the time....it seems some most definatly need to do the Basics first...and get out on THE WATER in a few RIBs and truly satisfy themselves they really are a good fit for themselves! ...potential crew ...and thier needs...before chasing thier tales (and other peoples) online about engine size/type..Rib Sze/Type /layout /Hull/Manufacturer ect ect and ect

I wonder if the OP will actually end up buying a RIB.... Of any kind.
Time will tell

[Maximus]

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[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by Maximus

I could add to that ...but I think he'd only get hung up something else.
Seems to me reading through this thread we may well have a bit of a Tyre Kicker here...while I think the Forum often offers good specific help and advice to genuine people the majority of the time....it seems some most definatly need to do the Basics first...and get out on THE WATER in a few RIBs and truly satisfy themselves they really are a good fit for themselves! ...potential crew ...and thier needs...before chasing thier tales (and other peoples) online about engine size/type..Rib Sze/Type /layout /Hull/Manufacturer ect ect and ect

I wonder if the OP will actually end up buying a RIB.... Of any kind.
Time will tell

i was thinking the same thing a few days ago.

[Trevelyan]

After lockdown I can look at some boats, right now stuck with benefitting from the collective expertise (or tyre kicking as it has been put)

[Jon Tallis]

Originally Posted by SpyderMatt

"has a good deep vee and sits unladen with at least the stern 1/3 of it's tubes in the water - a "tube-riding" boat will give you a much smoother, more stable and confidence-inspiring ride than a hull-rider like a Rib-Eye"

Is this really true as Rib-Eye say they have a deep V and are very capable sea boats (genuine question not looking at antagonising anyone) ?

From personal experience..... Yes...... Only driven one once but for about 4 hours in fairly rough water...... Didn't like it one bit.... Nowhere near as confidence inspiring as a Humber Destroyer of similar size and horsepower. I'm not saying it's not a capable boat (not sure how you judge its ultimate capability?) but just that the way it rode rough water made it feel less capable.

I'm sure there'll be a ribeye owner along in a mo who will take me to task! [emoji16]

[Mac50]

Originally Posted by Trevelyan

After lockdown I can look at some boats, right now stuck with benefitting from the collective expertise (or tyre kicking as it has been put)

Hi, I have a 7m XS with 200hp, on the Helford. I take her out at least weekly at the moment and you’re welcome to come out for a spin. PM me and we can sort something out.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Mac50

Hi, I have a 7m XS with 200hp, on the Helford. I take her out at least weekly at the moment and you’re welcome to come out for a spin. PM me and we can sort something out.

Now that's constructive!....the OP will learn more with a few trips out (ideally in different Boats and conditions) than all the back and forth this Forum can muster!...once he has at least some idea..the advice can kick in!
IMO of course.

[Trevelyan]

Mac50 - pm sent!!