ribtec 535 with 90 optimax

lucky ribster · 03 July 2007, 03:04

i would like your comments please.

what are they like in the choppy stuff also good and bad points ???

cheers andy

Kernow Buoy · 03 July 2007, 07:47

Hi Andy,
well given that's its only a 5.35 general feedback I've had from others is that for its size its an excellent seaboat, with that 90 on it'll fly!
have a look at this thread
http://http://rib.net/forum/showthre...ghlight=ribtec

GuyP · 03 July 2007, 09:49

Check the weight of that Opti though, it's the same block as the 115, so could be a bit heavyweight for a 535.

lucky ribster · 03 July 2007, 10:44

hi kernow i cant get the thread to open ?? .

what do you think top speed would be with this set up

cheers andy

Kernow Buoy · 03 July 2007, 11:37

well downhill with a following wind mine will hit 40kts, and thats with a 96 evinrude 90 with carbs, I would imagine an opti would be at least as good?
I can't get that thread to open now either search for this-

First time user and RIB buyer

Tims Osprey · 03 July 2007, 12:21

Good boats, i sea trailed the 5.85 and the 5.35 in the Solent and was impressed, the 5.35 is obviously a fair bit smaller but still handles the rough o.k, only thing i found with the 5.35 is that it could do with having a slightly wider beam, seemed quite narrow, good strong sea boat though.

Cookee · 03 July 2007, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky ribster

hi kernow i cant get the thread to open ?? .

what do you think top speed would be with this set up

cheers andy

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread....ghlight=ribtec

lucky ribster · 03 July 2007, 14:18

thanks for your replys guys. looks a good buy then.

cheers andy

Biggles · 03 July 2007, 16:37

Andy,

That size of boat and that engine should be very good for you. Have you got a particular boat in mind ?

Nick.

lucky ribster · 04 July 2007, 10:49

its a 2003 boat and engine does anybody have any info on them deep v/ max engine weight ??.
ive got a ribeye brouchure but theres no info about the 535 on the price list it says max engine is 90 hp it does look heavy as guyp said i think the dry weight of the opti is 170kg ??
cheers andy

AndrewH · 04 July 2007, 22:27

Andy

I can only second what Kernow and Nick have already said - the 535 is a great boat. Mine has a Mariner 90 on and I've pushed 34 knts on the flat with a full load of fuel and 3 up. It holds the sea really well and you feel confident that it won't suddenly do anything stupid and flip out.

You'll have great fun with her.

lucky ribster · 04 July 2007, 22:58

thanks for your reply
its helpful to have other poeple's opinion's
cheers guys
andy