Ribcraft 530 Vs. ProSport 585 - Help!

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by alt

The seller says it was like that when he bought it new but didnt notice it.

Ami i seing the wrong thing in the picture, is there about 3 foot of gell missing near the spray rail?

[alt]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Ami i seing the wrong thing in the picture, is there about 3 foot of gell missing near the spray rail?

No, thats just growth from the water. See the 2 bigger blotches in the middle.. thats the bit of gelcoat thats missing

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by alt

The problem is that the Prosport warranty is no good to me as im in Ireland

not sure the prosport warranty is good anywhere in the world at the moment

the resale value of prosports will fall if they have gone down the tubes

the problem with the gel coat coming off or missing .....indicative of general quality potentially........walk away

[alt]

Originally Posted by IanE

its on here

I'm after something with a more friendly layout. Looking for twin jockeys with bench to the rear but thanks for keeping an eye out!

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

the problem with the gel coat coming off or missing .....indicative of general quality potentially........walk away

I agree . painful as it is

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I agree . painful as it is

[ADS]

Abit of gel coat missing doesn't necessarily mean a poor quality product, the owner could have cocked it up getting on the trailer or hit something in the water. I can safely say I ve done both at some point
As RW is being very diplomatic im going to stick my neck out and say the Ribcraft is the better quality boat, and that Prosports aren't renowned for their quality.
Post here about a Prosport: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9540

My money would be on the Ribcraft, nothing wrong with a Prosport and probably better than some of the cheapo ribs on the market, but the Ribcraft is better for the money. The cracks in that console is an early indication that the seating isn't going to last that long,

My money would be on the Ribcraft

[Rogue Wave]

I wasn't really being diplomatic I was trying to enable Alt to make the right decision. It really depends on price in 3 years time the prosport will be worth a lot less than the Ribcraft and I think the Mariner will probably shade the Suzi in value also.

I would like to point out that it is not my intention to upset or estrange any Suzuki or Prosport Owners with my comments.

So it comes down to Kwalitee and price, is the Prosport significantly cheaper than the Ribcraft (like 25%) and what percentage of the new price is being asked for the Ribcraft

depending on those answers then it's a no brainer, but if the difference in price is huge then you have to seriously consider the Prosport

[codprawn]

Why should a Mariner be worth more than a Suzuki? If anything I would have thought it would be the other way around?

[Rogue Wave]

why?

Suzuki's used to be known in the trade as Alka Selzers. Cos they disolved when they went in the water! I believe this situation has improved but they most certainly don't have the market share enjoyed by the Big two

It is also fairly common knowledge that the Mariner Mercury lump is a rebadged Yamaha and you can't really get better than that....can you?

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

why?

Suzuki's used to be known in the trade as Alka Selzers. Cos they disolved when they went in the water! I believe this situation has improved but they most certainly don't have the market share enjoyed by the Big two

It is also fairly common knowledge that the Mariner Mercury lump is a rebadged Yamaha and you can't really get better than that....can you?

Our local dive club has 2 suzuki 2 strokes - 1991 vintage and they are still going fine - never get flushed either!!!

I think you will find Suzuki have got a pretty big market share now - certainly in Europe and increasing a lot in the States.

[Rogue Wave]

I bow to you and your dive clubs superior knowledge of the marketplace. I'd be delighted to see some reference to your statement and would truly eat humble pie if Suzuki's market share was bigger than Mercury Mariner in the UK!

Go on tell us now that Prosports are better than Ribcrafts

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I bow to you and your dive clubs superior knowledge of the marketplace. I'd be delighted to see some reference to your statement and would truly eat humble pie if Suzuki's market share was bigger than Mercury Mariner in the UK!

Go on tell us now that Prosports are better than Ribcrafts

I did NOT say bigger!!!

A look on this site will tell you just how many people are using Suzukis - quite a few!!!

[Dino]

Stu-Not again mate!

[DM]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

and would truly eat humble pie

Keep on and you'll be eating bread and dripping for the next six months.

DM

[PeterR]

I would definately agree with Rogue Wave About the Ribtect compared to the between prosport .Having not ever had a mariner or Suzuki can only coment that the majority seem to favor suzuki over the marinor .

[alt]

The Ribcraft sold yesterday so im back to square 1. I'm going to wait until I have 3 potential RIB's that I want to buy before driving all the way over to the UK to purchase, so I have some choice.

In the meantime I still have my Lencraft 5.5m so I can have some fun (Expensive fun - Yamaha 75HP carb 2stroke)... Now all I need is the weather.

Thanks for all of your input guys, you lot have really opened my eyes and taught me not to rush into anything!

[blufin]

even when prosport existed the warranty was useless!

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by alt

The Ribcraft sold yesterday...

Tells you something, doesn't it?

[alt]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Tells you something, doesn't it?

Yup im taking it as a hint alright... Keeping the eyes open all the time. Those Leeway RIB's look the dogs bollix, although im after coming a bit more mean looking... They're just a bit *too* pretty!