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Old 13 May 2020, 15:22   #1
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Ribcraft 4.8. Fuel Capacity

Just bought a ribcraft 4.8. Can anyone advise what size the under deck tank is ?

Been out playing this week as we are allowed 6hrs for ANY activity inc boating😀
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Old 26 September 2024, 23:42   #2
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I know this is an old post but its shocking how little info there is on ribcraft boats in general and how inaccurate some of the info used in advertising actually is.

Ive been interested in purchasing one but so far from what Im finding they are quickly loosing ground over other brands. When buyers have to search so hard to find simple basic information out, they soon become frustrated and put off.
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Old 27 September 2024, 07:23   #3
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I know this is an old post but its shocking how little info there is on ribcraft boats in general and how inaccurate some of the info used in advertising actually is.

Ive been interested in purchasing one but so far from what Im finding they are quickly loosing ground over other brands. When buyers have to search so hard to find simple basic information out, they soon become frustrated and put off.
That's because they are custom built not one size fits all you tell them what you want when you order. You can alter seating & layouts to suit what you want.
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Old 27 September 2024, 10:29   #4
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I know this is an old post but its shocking how little info there is on ribcraft boats in general and how inaccurate some of the info used in advertising actually is.

Ive been interested in purchasing one but so far from what Im finding they are quickly loosing ground over other brands. When buyers have to search so hard to find simple basic information out, they soon become frustrated and put off.
My understanding is that the only standard item on a Ribcraft is the hull, be it a 585, 4.8 whatever. For everything else there is a choice from different types of tubes, different seats, different size fuel tanks etc. And any colour you want. I was also told when I ordered mine that they could fabricate anything in stainless steel that wasn't in their standard parts bin. So there is no "standard" 585 or "standard" 4.8 which they would be able to provide info on.
I nearly bought a Brig but couldn't have one without teak decks and a sunbed . When I told the Brig dealer I'd ordered a Ribcraft 585 he said "I can understand your choice". That says it all.
Buying a 585 was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I feel privileged to own one.
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Old 27 September 2024, 10:39   #5
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The difference between bespoke & off the peg. The boat will have been built to the original purchasers spec. Only the original buyer & Ribcraft will know what that is. If you give Ribcraft the serial number, they will be able to provide the build details….eventually.
I have build sheets for the 3 Ribcraft boats that I’ve owned, I’m willing to bet that they are all unique.
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