Rib Hull !

randy_94 · 12 March 2003, 12:39

i need information about designer or plans seller for Rib Hull i want to built the boat by myself
if anyone have information, please send me the address

thank`s
randy

matiboy · 12 March 2003, 18:23

Presumably you must have a lot of experience of glasswork & boatbuilding , otherwise wouldnt boat building be best left to the experts and probably more cost effective timewise ?

What type / length of rib are you thinking of constructing ? It may prove a better solution to buy a cheap hull which needs work.

jwalker · 12 March 2003, 20:32

Tony Lee Elliot advertised his moulds for hire a while back, in RIB International.
I see you are a bit far away for hiring but I see he is also trying to sell the business, It might just be worth a phone call.

Don't heed those who are sceptical about DIYing, they really don't understand. But you probably do not need me to tell you that.

JW.

crazyhorse · 12 March 2003, 20:42

Jimboat · 13 March 2003, 00:10

Check out the AeroMarine Research web site...."Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design" book and Tunnel Boat Design software give alot of info on designs of tunnel hulls, power cats, including RIB's.

randy_94 · 13 March 2003, 02:38

Thank`s for info and advised
i have built several PWC from ply and glass before
i think it`s only my little experience with ply construction
now i want built small to medium boat with inflatable collar for my family fishing holiday
until now i can not find the seller for plans construction

best regards,
randy

Jimboat · 13 March 2003, 02:53

Randy - send me an email with more details of the boat you are looking for, and I can give you some leads on tunnel boat and powercat plans.

Andre · 13 March 2003, 17:12

Randy

as matter of interest what are your thoughts about the tube.
Are you thinking of making this yourself?

Andre

matiboy · 13 March 2003, 17:45

you are building this rib for the pleasure / challenge of doing so and are not concerned about a budget

it would be far more cost effective to buy a second hand package and tidy it up

for example this Avon Searider 5.45 rib has just been sold for GBP 2300 including a trailer & 80 HP Yamaha with bits & bobs such as console , VHF, etc

There is no way you can build a rib and then fit out engine etc for this price

matiboy · 13 March 2003, 17:47

here

randy_94 · 13 March 2003, 23:26

i can try to made the tube collar with many different material, i know about tube collar making, but i dont know about the hull
maybe someone can advised me for the boat hull !

thank`s
randy