Ribcraft 4.8 reinvented - Page 3

Pikey Dave · 09 August 2018, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Orwell boy

....wonder if they can do that layout for their southampton boat show deal !

The only people who can answer that are Ribcraft. As previously stated, they're a bespoke builder so will make you anything you want within reason. Every Ribcraft is built to order, they don't build boats for stock, hence no prices on their website. You have to speak to them.

Orwell boy · 14 August 2018, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

The only people who can answer that are Ribcraft. As previously stated, they're a bespoke builder so will make you anything you want within reason. Every Ribcraft is built to order, they don't build boats for stock, hence no prices on their website. You have to speak to them.

yes i saw your earlier post and understood it ,hence a question mark in the photo question and exclamation mark for the latter thought

ShinyShoe · 14 August 2018, 21:45

Explain to me why this is such an amazing layout?

If I'm on the "back seats" - what do I hold onto when I hit a wave?

Xk59D · 14 August 2018, 21:49

Do you not see the front seat handle?

It is a ribcraft, you don't hit waves, they part for you.

gpsguru · 14 August 2018, 22:40

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Originally Posted by Xk59D

Do you not see the front seat handle?

It is a ribcraft, you don't hit waves, they part for you.

Excellent ..........

Moses Xk59D ...............

willk · 14 August 2018, 23:02

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Originally Posted by gpsguru

Moses Xk59D ...............

Explains why they called them Bull rushes

Xk59D · 14 August 2018, 23:12

Is that because they thrive in wet conditions and are virtually impossible to stop once they get going?

Seems logical and accurate to me!

gpsguru · 14 August 2018, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Xk59D

Is that because they thrive in wet conditions and are virtually impossible to stop once they get going?

Seems logical and accurate to me!

........... keep on taking the tablets ...........

My order for a 585 is now imminent...... we are just finishing off an adult discussion regarding the Merc 150 pricing ........

......... and small details like Active Trim & Smartcraft .........

Xk59D · 14 August 2018, 23:43

Never had active trim but if it was expensive I wouldn't bother with it, I probably trim my boat when I leave the marina and don't touch it again 90% of the time. Even in rough weather it is trim it and control the throttle, it seems a bit gimmicky to me on paper for normal use, gimmicks are cool with me if they are decent value ofcourse.

He who has the most toys wins

gpsguru · 14 August 2018, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Xk59D

Never had active trim but if it was expensive I wouldn't bother with it, I probably trim my boat when I leave the marina and don't touch it again 90% of the time. Even in rough weather it is trim it and control the throttle, it seems a bit gimmicky to me on paper for normal use, gimmicks are cool with me if they are decent value ofcourse.

He who has the most toys wins

True so true ......... I will tell you the final story once the order is placed, but, to be honest, its looking pretty good at the moment.

The bottom line is /was ..... no merc, no deal............

HUMBER P4VWL · 15 August 2018, 00:25

What’s Max hp on the 585? If you can get to 175hp, possibly go for the bigger displacement 3.4L V6 175hp that’s just out, almost same weight as the 3.0L 4cyl 150hp [emoji848]

Edit - Heh ho - max hp 150

jambo · 15 August 2018, 01:25

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Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

What’s Max hp on the 585? If you can get to 175hp, possibly go for the bigger displacement 3.4L V6 175hp that’s just out, almost same weight as the 3.0L 4cyl 150hp [emoji848]

Edit - Heh ho - max hp 150

IIRMC I think PD had a 175 on his. I’m sure he’ll be along in a mom to correct me. I have never regretted putting the Merc 150 on mine it’s a dream team [emoji106]

Pikey Dave · 15 August 2018, 08:44

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Originally Posted by jambo

IIRMC I think PD had a 175 on his. I’m sure he’ll be along in a mom to correct me. I have never regretted putting the Merc 150 on mine it’s a dream team [emoji106]

True. If it's a new build they will build it to take whatever you want within reason. There's that bespoke thing again[emoji57]. My 585 tonked along quite nicely with a 175 FICHT. Good for around 50kn[emoji12].
OP, whatever you do, DO NOT be talked into fitting a DF140, it will be pants on that hull. If it has to be a Suzuki, put the 150 on as a minimum.

RickW · 15 August 2018, 13:46

What’s the major advantage / disadvantage of the Merc versus the Suzuki? 150/150 and Merc 175/150? Are they are about here or there fuel wise?

jambo · 15 August 2018, 15:01

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Originally Posted by RickW

What’s the major advantage / disadvantage of the Merc versus the Suzuki? 150/150 and Merc 175/150? Are they are about here or there fuel wise?

new Merc better fuel less weight easier maintenance to name three

RickW · 15 August 2018, 15:25

Which model Merc is it? I can see 3 different ones on the website? Cheers for all the advice by the way

HUMBER P4VWL · 15 August 2018, 15:41

Well the new 150 is a stand-alone 4s 3.0 4cyl. The just released 175/200/225 are a 3.4L V6 4S and are pretty much the same weight. If the transom would take it, a bigger displacement 175 may be better if going 4S, based on PDs experience of power.

RickW · 15 August 2018, 15:45

Do you have a link to it - I can see 3 different 150hp versions unless its not on the website

Xk59D · 15 August 2018, 15:46

The 150 Merc is plenty, don't worry about it.

The Suzuki 140 is a known "weak" engine as it is a tuned up smaller hp engine, the Merc 150 will piss all over it.

The new engines mentioned above are not 150hp, they are v6 175hp upwards, I wouldn't bother with it for a 585. The mercury 150 is not "new", been out few years or so now and is perfect for a 585 and maxes the normal HP rating out.

HUMBER P4VWL · 15 August 2018, 15:49

Try here -
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en-gb/...ines/outboard/