RIB video link thread

matiboy · 08 January 2003, 18:52

Anybody know of any online video of RIBs in action, please link below, to keep the winter boredom away

Would love to see some rough weather footage of a rib in action ?

Post a link together with brief description of what and who, etc

Following link is a Ribcraft 585 in action from ribcraft website, there is a more detailed version for broadband users lower down

I would love one of these, one day

http://www.ribcraft.co.uk/Downloads/585%20lo%20res.WMV

http://www.ribcraft.co.uk/Downloads/585%20Broadband.WMV

DJL · 08 January 2003, 18:57

Barnet Marine have videos of most of their RIBs.

http://www.ribs.co.uk

matiboy · 08 January 2003, 21:18

going through its paces from their website

think I would like one of those as well

http://www.hysucatusa.com/realvideo.ram

TIM · 08 January 2003, 22:23

These RIBS are the dogs bo***x, and soon ours will have jockey seats, it could be a world first???? what do you think Charles??

If anyone wants a spin on one, You can always come to Dublin...

We dont bother going out in good weather anymore( we use good weather for maintantence!!!!).... Drysuits, ski googles hats and gloves are the order of the day... I shall miss the winter... LOL LOL

Charles · 09 January 2003, 09:48

Yes Tim

I have said many times before and I will say it again, if you are looking for a 6.5 metre rib for cruising, fishing, skiing whatever, look no further - the Hysucat is for you. Like you Tim, I got bored and actually enjoyed going out in very rough conditions with my Hysucat, it truly is the most amazing ride you can only appreciate if you go out for a spin on one. They are also very reasonably priced in comparison to other offers in this size range.

thorper · 09 January 2003, 10:26

But you cant pack one of them with divers.. Deep V dive ribs with a big engine are just as much fun in rough weather.

Ricky

Charles · 09 January 2003, 12:19

Excuse me, in Cape Town a dive operation based in Gordon's Bay have 5 Hysucats rigged up for tanks and all the other paraphernalia. They take 8 divers at a time. Because of the ingenious foil system (front and back) the Hysucat gets on the plane, fully laden quicker than any other rib of its size on the market, this with minimal horse power.

I was on a cruise up the river Rance past St.Malo some seven years ago, just after the Hysucat came to the UK - Hugo (from Rib Int) wanted to see what 'she' could do and we piled 14 ribsters (some were the size of a couple of English rugby locks), opened the throttles and we were on the plane in seconds - 28 knots a few seconds later - truly remarkable - and this with 2 Yam 4-stroke 50's! Besides the unquestionable performance, being a cat hull, the deck surface area is enormous with a very clever rail system for attaching things specifically like tank holders for divers. If Tim and Gavin bring their Hysucat to the Ribnet Conference do yourself a favour and check it out.

Andy · 09 January 2003, 13:42

Yes the Hysucats are different but seem to be solid boats. The hull design is proving to be very effective.

matiboy · 09 January 2003, 15:05

the merits of hydrowatsits, why not post a few links to some great rib footage as suggested !!!!!!

There must be some around on the net somewhere ????

Manos · 09 January 2003, 19:20

Although I have nothing against cats or RIB cats due to 'a certain incidents' that I know of that happened in a race in SAfrica involving these boats lets say that I'm not convinsed about them yet

There was also a thread about that particular incident but I can't find it any more. Has it mysteriously desapeared??

or am I wrong??

Charles · 09 January 2003, 20:11

Wrong!

Manos · 09 January 2003, 20:14

No probs

TIM · 09 January 2003, 21:44

I have said that we will try to bring the hysucat to the meeting on its own bottom, But the old weather is our biggest concern. also its a good strech from Dunmore east to Penzance... I think about 160 miles.....

However if we make it, anyone and every one is welcome for a spin.

If we decide not to go buy Rib, we will be there by car!

Manos · 10 January 2003, 05:58

why don't you tow her down. Safer isn't it??
Just a suggestion

matiboy · 13 January 2003, 22:12

but look at the way they delicately glide this young lady into the air on a paragliding ride

http://www.schpaa.com/humor/files/Ohh-shit_boat.mpg

A warning to those of you throwing your anchor out !!! ( A must to view this )

http://www.schpaa.com/humor/files/boat4.mpeg

an elegant 360 boat flip

http://www.farfasha.com/music/flying_boat1.mpeg

matiboy · 13 January 2003, 22:37

rib is this ?

http://www.quaycottage.com/pix/diesel_jump.mpg

Alan · 13 January 2003, 22:49

Big one with a diesel!

Charles · 13 January 2003, 23:06

Looks like Mr.Lemmer standing astride amidships?

Andy · 14 January 2003, 01:24

I think its a 8.5m Tornado with a 300HP DIESEL Yammar

see http://www.ribs.co.uk/page/tornado

looks like a match to me....