RIB magazines

BogMonster · 21 September 2006, 03:40

What's available and what's any good in the way of RIB magazines? I bought a couple of boating ones while I was over in the UK in July but they seem to mostly focus on the £200k+ high speed gin palace brigade, rather than anything that is relevant to somebody with an old Humber... i.e. I might buy one occasionally, but don't want a years sub.

What is the best one - looking for an "enthusiast" type of mag. There doesn't seem to be much mention of magazines on here but I guess they do exist.

Thanks

Stephen

Neil Harvey · 21 September 2006, 07:11

Hi Stephen,

Sportsboat and Rib magazine is OK for smaller boats. A good overall mix of lower end of price range.

And Boat Mart is OK, if a little repetitive, but not much in the way of RIBS.

There are a couple of RIB specific magazines as well, but I've not managed to find those yet!

Cheers

Neil

slimtim · 21 September 2006, 08:30

RIB International....lots of talk on here about it in the past. Some like it, some think it needs improvement, but as far as I know its the only RIB specific mag out there.

Cypman · 21 September 2006, 08:41

RIB International is the only magazine that deals solely with RIB matters. It is published every second month and they will accept overseas subscriptions.
The content of the publication is variable, but overall it is the best available.

JIY · 21 September 2006, 08:44

Hi Stephen,

The link to RIB International is:

http://www.ribmagazine.com/

If you search through previous threads you will find much said about RI, some good, some bad, but as said previously it is the only dedicated RIB magazine in the UK. Personally, I think it has significantly improved this year.

You can subscribe online, £34/year including worldwide delivery, which will get you 6 issues.

Hope this is useful,

Jim

Richard B · 21 September 2006, 09:15

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Originally Posted by slimtim

as far as I know its the only RIB specific mag out there.

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Originally Posted by JIY

it is the only dedicated RIB magazine in the UK.

Au contraire mes amis

BogMonster · 21 September 2006, 10:33

Thank you

Subscription under way to RIB International, will see what it's like

Alan · 21 September 2006, 12:30

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Originally Posted by BogMonster

Thank you

Subscription under way to RIB International, will see what it's like

It's certainly very glossy.

John Kennett · 21 September 2006, 13:51

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Originally Posted by BogMonster

Subscription under way to RIB International,

Be sure to tell Hugo that you're subscribing because of a recommendation from RIBnet!

John

prairie tuber · 21 September 2006, 14:25

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Be sure to tell Hugo that you're subscribing because of a recommendation from RIBnet!

John

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Alan · 21 September 2006, 14:48

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Be sure to tell Hugo that you're subscribing because of a recommendation from RIBnet!

John

"Without predjudace"

BogMonster · 21 September 2006, 16:53

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Be sure to tell Hugo that you're subscribing because of a recommendation from RIBnet!

John

Actually I did, in the box on the website where it said "where did you hear about the magazine" or something, I put "recommendation from RIBnet forum" I think.

With hindsight I vaguely sense the sound of a can of worms opening...?

wavecrosschris · 25 September 2006, 15:01

Has anyone bought or subscribed to RIB INTERNATIONAL this month or recently? - did you get a rib international free window sticker???

MikeCC · 25 September 2006, 15:22

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Be sure to tell Hugo that you're subscribing because of a recommendation from RIBnet!

Poor chap - his subscription would be cancelled before it even started!

BogMonster · 25 September 2006, 21:48

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Originally Posted by MikeCC

Poor chap - his subscription would be cancelled before it even started!

Now you mention it I have had no confirmation of the sub.....