ribcraft or xs

[parm]

Just ordered a Ribcraft 585 with Suzuki 115hp 4 stroke in blue!

[Biggles]

Nice one.

Good luck with it.

[parm]

Thanks to all for the info

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by parm

Just ordered a Ribcraft 585 with Suzuki 115hp 4 stroke in blue!

Good choice. You'll have a load of fun with that!

Let us all know how you get on.

John

[al40]

Originally Posted by parm

Just ordered a Ribcraft 585 with Suzuki 115hp 4 stroke in blue!

Cool - What console / seating did you go for?

Not sure if you've got an anchor etc but the fortress apparently fits in the anchor locker. I'm going to measure mine when I get it tho before ordering :-)
(http://www.marinescene.co.uk/categor...rtress-anchors)

[al40]

Originally Posted by parm

i might end up towing sometimes with a Berlingo van, but that shouldnt be a problem would it? 1100kg towing limit

Also i know the 530 with a 90hp would great fun i wouldnt loose the fun factor on the 585 + 115hp would i?

Assuming you went for the Rapide R2B55H trailer?, I calc the weights as:

Trailer - 400Kg (info from http://www.dixonbate.co.uk/html/r2b55h.html)
Boat (bare boat) - 390Kg (Does this include 90L tank?)
DF115 - 194KG (XL)

=> depending on fuel and other loading, you could be within the 1100KG limit of the van.

(R2B55 trailer is 100KG lighter than H variant)

[parm]

went for the standard consul with single jockey + 2 x 2 person jockeys. I a perfect world would of liked cruiser with 2 singles + 2 x 2 person jockeys but concidering i started off looking for a second hand 4.8 ribcraft i think ive done well

[al40]

Originally Posted by parm

went for the standard consul with single jockey + 2 x 2 person jockeys. I a perfect world would of liked cruiser with 2 singles + 2 x 2 person jockeys but concidering i started off looking for a second hand 4.8 ribcraft i think ive done well

I think that's a good arrangement.... The std console has lots of room for mounting instruments etc. I also liked the fact that you are driving from the centre of the boat (especially if you're out on your own). On the 5.85, this arrangement should give you loads of room in the stern. PM me some pics when the new toy arrives!

[parm]

Probably early 2007 before i recieve will send pics sooon after

[parm]

Today upgraded the engine to a suzi 140 + a frame to skiframe with led nav lights

[The Edges]

Originally Posted by parm

Today upgraded the engine to a suzi 140 + a frame to skiframe with led nav lights

Thats better ! you will not regret it. And that cruiser console by Christmas if you keep this up !!!!!

[parm]

and a divorce!

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by parm

Today upgraded the engine to a suzi 140 + a frame to skiframe with led nav lights

This RIB is becoming more and more like 'Voyager'. Where's Roycruse???