Ribcraft rough prices.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Tim M

Mainly due to the level of comfort (that’s saying something). The seats in the Ribcraft were incredibly hard and a very narrow shape, somewhat uncomfortable on ones undercarriage. I had a 4.8 myself a few years ago which suffered with the same issue. I think they also felt more “secure” in the SR; you’re sitting quite high in the RC which perhaps gave them more of a feeling of vulnerability (these were total beginners). As for slow speed handling and the flooding hull, I would say it makes little or no difference to the slow speed handling compared to other small RIBs.

Really?....can't agree with any of that.

[lakelandterrier]

I'd decide:
1) what I wanted out of a RIB - what I'd be using it for, and where
2) then define the specification / features required to deliver this inc. size - there's a huge difference between a 4.8m and 5.85m in size & price
3) see what boats / manufacturers meet the spec requirements - price being one.

What you need for safety boat type work will be different from a dive boat, will be different from solo / family cruising.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Really?....can't agree with any of that.

Maybe TimM has a more delicate "undercarriage" than you do?

[InlandAlex]

Thanks all... will consider all these things when I finally can get a boat. Though may have to wait a year or so... just had to buy a new boiler and pump!