Ribcraft

[Tim M]

Originally Posted by ADS

This one looks a good deal http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F112975

It is Wish someone would buy it; got other projects in the pipeline....

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by ADS

Bit slow those, according to Pete7

I think he must be choking on those diesel fumes again...

Going back to the origonal thread question - having thought about it, I would suggest that going for the biggest boat not only your budget but storage space and launching facilities will allow has to be the way forward, as you're always after something bigger/faster/different handling, so start with the bar as high as possible. Ribcraft 585's are great boats, solidly built.

[tomcat]

whats the general view on this boat then

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F115330/

regards

Tom

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by tomcat

whats the general view on this boat then

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F115330/

regards

Tom

The Ribcraft 4.8 is only rated to take a 60hp (and I've found the Universities one a little twitchy at high speed, being a relatively small hull) so she may be overpowered. Should be quick though.

I've yet to see a badly fitted out Ribcraft, and that one has a few nice extras such as the towing a-frame for example, so if that's the sort of size boat you're looking for, go for it. Suzuki will be quiet and fuel economical too.

[tomcat]

not really the boat i'm after. trying to keep the spend down I want a 585 but new its not possible. i'm very tempted by david Walters boat boat a 585 with yam 115 on the back, but storage might be an issue.

what sort of length do you need to house one on a trailer.

[Jimmy_Beam]

Originally Posted by jyasaki

Budget and storage space were my overriding factors.

All things being equal, I'd take the bigger boat. You can run a bigger boat with fewer passengers and gear; you can't run a smaller boat with more than it will handle.

jky

These things can handle a lot, it's what your friends and family can handle.

5 people 2 dogs 100 gallons of fuel and 5 days worth of not so roughing it camping gear.. God I love this boat..

[Bluestreak]

The fully loaded 4.8 is mine and only the Hull and tubes are 4 years old all the rest of the boat/equipment etc is new May 2006 (as the listing states).
To be honest i would not want more than a 50 on that boat and the 70 is way too much. It is very unstable and unsafe at speeds. The boat would be £15K+ new, and although i am aware that the price is stupidly low and may put people off buying as they might think there is something wrong, i have a genuine reason to sell it quickly.

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by ADS

Bit slow those, according to Pete7

since both ribs had identical engines it can only be down to stealth and guile the Ribtec would still be faster than one of those old ribcrafts though

[G L]

Bluestreak, I'm very sorry for saying it was ALL 4 years old. I'll read the adds more carefully next time. Very nice though.

[Golly]

>>To be honest i would not want more than a 50 on that boat and the 70 is way too much. It is very unstable and unsafe at speeds.

I know this thread is in danger of wandering off into a Ribcraft 4.8 discussion...but bit surprised by the above statement. Mine's got a Suzuki DF60 and is very stable at WOT. I often feel it could do with a bit more power, which I why I understand the attraction of a Suzi DF70 - it's exactly the same weight as a DF60. (I've been told it's not possible to upgrade a 60 to give 70HP). So, if Ribcraft are happy to fit a DF60, why wouldn't it be OK to fit a DF70?

Maybe having the underfloor petrol tank aids stability??

Gerry

[Tim M]

I've driven two 4.8s - the uni one and mine. Both exactly the same apart from the engine; theirs has a Mariner 60 4 stroke (bigfoot) and mine has a mariner 60 2 stroke. As Jimbo says the uni one feels very flighty at WOT whereas mine doesnt. The guy that had mine before me had a 90 Tohatsu on the back and he said he never had enough trouble with it. I never tried it as I put the 60 on stright away. I personlly would have thought a 70 would be ok....
50 sounds a bit low - I had 5 in mine the other day and it still planned pretty quick. Doubt it would do that with less power.

[Biggles]

My friend has just got a 4.8 RIBCRAFT and put his Yamaha 40 HP 2 stroke on the back. It goes very well.
He's had that engine a while now, although second hand, and its always done well. Did 33 Knots on a 4 Meter Searider and he reckons 26 Knots on the RIBCRAFT. We think its been over powered to a 50 at some stage but we don't know how to check. Anyway if it is a 40 it goes well on the RIBCRAFT so a 50 or 60, or even a Suzuki 65, which he is looking for at the moment should make it go very well.

[Nick Hearne]

5.75m this is what you want!
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F117708/

[Bluestreak]

Originally Posted by G L

Bluestreak, I'm very sorry for saying it was ALL 4 years old. I'll read the adds more carefully next time. Very nice though.

No worries, i did not take offence just wanted to correct you.

Speak to Ribcraft about the 70 and see what they say, i can assure you it is not 'yes thats a good idea'. The 60 on it would be great (and i am not knockiong the 60, sometimes i think maybe should have gone for it) but for the extra couple of knots it was not worth the extra outlay on the engine and then fuel. I have never had any trouble planing mine fully loaded or not and have only 3 knots difference to just me on the boat or 4 adults, + kit.
The 50 is the standard engine for the 4.8, which says it all really, with the 60 for the people who want that little bit more. I certainly would not want less, however.

[alt]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

5.75m this is what you want!
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F117708/

I owned one of these for a while and LOVED it! Had a Suzi 140 2Stroke on her. Not the fastest boat ever (I reckon the engine was borked) but very stable

[matt h]

i used to own that boat,9RIBCRAFT 4.8 WITH SUZI 70 FS) i bought it new this time last year, and had every extra known, which made it very very heavy!! it topped out at 35 knots with one person, with two it was 32 and four persons would do 28,knots the engine is vastly overweight but a stunning looking rib,was a lot of fun tho!! did used to chine at 33 knots!!

[ian parkes]

Originally Posted by matt h

i used to own that boat,9RIBCRAFT 4.8 WITH SUZI 70 FS) i bought it new this time last year, and had every extra known, which made it very very heavy!! it topped out at 35 knots with one person, with two it was 32 and four persons would do 28,knots the engine is vastly overweight but a stunning looking rib,was a lot of fun tho!! did used to chine at 33 knots!!

Almost identical performance to my Valiant with same motor.

I was after a 4.8 ribcraft but got Guzumped on two of them , they hold their money and sell fast , maybe in early summer ,
I actually called ribcraft to ask about engine size as i thought the 50 would be a bit small for my needs , and they did say a 60 was max engine although they would fit a 70 etec specifically for skiing use etc .

I have to say Iam glad I have the 70 a 50 would have struggled with the family and all the kit we take at times

i would also say the same of my Valiant one person and no load and its a bit flighty ,

[Bluestreak]

Well after careful consideration i have re-listed mine, £7500 No Reserve:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ribcraft-4-8M-...QQcmdZViewItem

[alt]

Originally Posted by Bluestreak

Well after careful consideration i have re-listed mine, £7500 No Reserve:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ribcraft-4-8M-...QQcmdZViewItem

Turn that frown up-side down... Start it at $0.01 with no reserve

[ian parkes]

Originally Posted by alt

Turn that frown up-side down... Start it at $0.01 with no reserve

No don't do that it would probably start a bidding war and you would end much getting too much for it