Ribcraft come and try? - Page 2

willk · 08 October 2010, 22:40

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Originally Posted by Shaz

Failing in my mission to convince hubby-to-be that he needs to come along & be convinced we should buy one

LOL, I'm hearing that. A couple of ideas:

1 (The Carrot). Build the trip into an overnight package with dinner and drinks.
2 (The Stick). Inform him that you're going anyway, and that the big boats look tempting.

So far I'm messing around with 1

Shaz · 09 October 2010, 22:17

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Originally Posted by willk

1 (The Carrot). Build the trip into an overnight package with dinner and drinks.

Was going to go for that option but he already has plans for tomorrow... so it's going to be an early morning for me ! Anyone know what time it all starts ?

Pablo · 10 October 2010, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Portland Rd or Broadmeadow?

Sunnyside Road to be exact !

Pablo · 10 October 2010, 18:44

So who did I meet today? Avocet introduced himself and his lady.

Had a great day out, perfect ribcraft testing conditions, sun and wind. Fantastic day out and fantastic boats.

ashbypower · 10 October 2010, 18:57

Shaz · 10 October 2010, 23:29

Oh no, didn't think to take any pictures... did anyone else ?

Was a good day although I now have another bruise... maybe I'm too accident prone to be allowed on these things!

Oh, and met Maximus, which was cool

Maximus · 11 October 2010, 20:24

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Originally Posted by Shaz

Oh no, didn't think to take any pictures... did anyone else ?

Was a good day although I now have another bruise... maybe I'm too accident prone to be allowed on these things!

Oh, and met Maximus, which was cool

Pleasure to meet you too Shaz! So when do you take delivery of the 7.8 with all the 'Bells & Whistles?? Thought you handled her well!!

Bet you never got the bruise from those Ulman seats,are they Awsome or what!!? !.... Oh, nice to meet you Pablo too!

willk · 11 October 2010, 20:34

How DID Miss Mucky get her bruise?

Shaz · 12 October 2010, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Pleasure to meet you too Shaz! So when do you take delivery of the 7.8 with all the 'Bells & Whistles?? Thought you handled her well!!

Bet you never got the bruise from those Ulman seats,are they Awsome or what!!? !.... Oh, nice to meet you Pablo too!

Hehe yep I want the big one !!

Thought it was the 6.8 that we were in first, I didn't try anything bigger as I'm not great with temptation.... don't tell me it's actually a 7.8 that I'm now lusting after !

Bruise is from the 5.8, took that as a sign I don't want one now

(Being a bit of a drama queen though - it's barely visible - banged my chin on the steering wheel)

Bouncy seat man was cool - is that anyone on here ? He's been all the way - or at least most of the way - round Britain in that little 4.8 with his mate and his bouncy seats.

Maximus · 12 October 2010, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Shaz

Hehe yep I want the big one !!

Thought it was the 6.8 that we were in first, I didn't try anything bigger as I'm not great with temptation.... don't tell me it's actually a 7.8 that I'm now lusting after !

Bruise is from the 5.8, took that as a sign I don't want one now

(Being a bit of a drama queen though - it's barely visible - banged my chin on the steering wheel)

Bouncy seat man was cool - is that anyone on here ? He's been all the way - or at least most of the way - round Britain in that little 4.8 with his mate and his bouncy seats.

You know what they say....''Be carefull what you wish for''!..

I'm sure the 6.8 would be addiquate in MOST situation!,just me looseing it in the ''Heady mix'' of Fly by wire,50cm Touch screen plotters, Auto pilots, and Ulmans!!!! A bit of ''Lust fest'' for sure, BOTH cracking RIBS though,have you been working on the Old man??

Pablo · 13 October 2010, 22:01

I was on the 5.8 with you Shaz. They were some pretty steep close waves to be hammering up. I was loving it on the back seat

I fell in love with the 6.4. simple, spartiate and lively. Just what I like. The advantage of going to these guys though is the possibility of getting each boat how you want it.

willk · 13 October 2010, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Pablo

The advantage of going to these guys though is the possibility of getting each boat how you want it.

Not to mention the strong Euro

Bigmuz7 · 13 October 2010, 23:01

All these people getting bouncy with Shaz

... is there a low budget movie coming out ?

Pablo · 14 October 2010, 19:57

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Originally Posted by willk

Not to mention the strong Euro

Damn right

Shaz · 15 October 2010, 08:04

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Originally Posted by Pablo

I was on the 5.8 with you Shaz. They were some pretty steep close waves to be hammering up. I was loving it on the back seat

Was that you - sorry didn't realise, hello !

The conditions can't have changed that much in between the first and second trips though... can they ? I know the guys were saying the tide had gone out which was making the waves steeper but surprised it made it that much difference. It can't have been more than 20 minutes in between trips.

Pablo · 15 October 2010, 15:48

A longer boat will always have an advantage in the rough, especially when they are based on the same hull design. You couldn't really have expected the boat to do much more. They were not usual cruising conditions.

Shaz · 16 October 2010, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Pablo

A longer boat will always have an advantage in the rough, especially when they are based on the same hull design. You couldn't really have expected the boat to do much more. They were not usual cruising conditions.

That's the thing I was interested in - but think it may have been a bit unfair on the 5.8 because of the change in conditions.

Anyway it was fun.

I do have a question for any real Ribcraft geeks: what year did they change the screen / grab rail design ? On older ones, there's a really small gap between them which you can trap your fingers in, on the new ones there is a sensible sized gap so you can actually use the grab rail.

RAZZER · 16 October 2010, 18:33

The pacific and offshore console screen was modified about 2 .5 years ago

Maximus · 17 October 2010, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Shaz

That's the thing I was interested in - but think it may have been a bit unfair on the 5.8 because of the change in conditions.

Anyway it was fun.

I do have a question for any real Ribcraft geeks: what year did they change the screen / grab rail design ? On older ones, there's a really small gap between them which you can trap your fingers in, on the new ones there is a sensible sized gap so you can actually use the grab rail.

Another inovation/option I liked was the fact that that the consuls on a few of the Ribs were cut down i.e at different hieghts. This I found made a real difference.Something to definately consider when Rigging your new boat Shaz!

Poly · 17 October 2010, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Another inovation/option I liked was the fact that that the consuls on a few of the Ribs were cut down i.e at different hieghts. This I found made a real difference.Something to definately consider when Rigging your new boat Shaz!

A boat with a "midget" console it going to restrict your eventual resale market somewhat, just as one with a giant console would. Surprised that none of the high end ribs have ajustable wheel/console height/angle a bit like car steering wheels.