Rimini Ribs

Noddy · 08 October 2004, 18:29

Looks like I have sold my faithful searider. Does anyone know anything, good or bad, about Rimini Ribs?

Louise · 08 October 2004, 18:35

Don't know anything about Rimini RIBs, I'm afraid, but glad to see you're in the market for a new RIB!

When I realised you'd sold your searider I was getting worried that the Treasure Hunt cruise had put you off! Whatever you end up buying, look forward to seeing it at the next TH cruise!

timboli · 08 October 2004, 18:37

Only bad I am afraid,I looked at buying one and was strongly advised not to buy one by the editorial team of RIB international.
A colleague of mine bought it and sold it on for a profit,it was fine for about 3 weeks then one of the tubes split.
I have seen them for sale quite cheap for long periods,I dont think you would be impressed with the ride after your searider but have never actually tried one so dont know for sure.

Noddy · 08 October 2004, 19:54

On the contrary Louise decided to get a bigger one so we can be seen the big boys? We would like to stay until the end of the next treasure hunt!!
Thanks Tim just seen one on Ebay and wondered why no-one was bidding for it?
regards
Martyn

Martin · 08 October 2004, 20:48

I used to have one and it would be a step back from your searider. Terrible into a head sea and very wet with a following sea.

Buy a Coastline brilliant soft riding hull.

Martin

Andre · 09 October 2004, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Noddy

On the contrary Louise decided to get a bigger one so we can be seen the big boys? We would like to stay until the end of the next treasure hunt!!
Thanks Tim just seen one on Ebay and wondered why no-one was bidding for it?
regards
Martyn

good advice. Now only how big cos my Seahawk 2 is still available if you are interested

Noddy · 09 October 2004, 19:19

Tell me more about your boat Andre? Expect it will be a little too big to tow with our Camper?
Going to look at something called a "Batt Boat" tomorrow in Southampton which is apparently an Italian Rib, anyone heard of them, wont hold my breath waiting for information

Rogue Wave · 09 October 2004, 21:58

If you don't want Andre's rib then don't mess about get yourself a bigger sea rider

Noddy · 09 October 2004, 23:53

Sorry Rogue Wave but perhaps it would be best if Andre speaks for himself and tells me the spec of his Seahawk before I make a decision???

Andre · 10 October 2004, 07:20

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Originally Posted by Noddy

Tell me more about your boat Andre? Expect it will be a little too big to tow with our Camper?
Going to look at something called a "Batt Boat" tomorrow in Southampton which is apparently an Italian Rib, anyone heard of them, wont hold my breath waiting for information

Look up ribs for sale and see the full spec. Up to date about 65 hours on the clock only

If you are interested then the best is to go out to sea so you would have to come to Littlehampton.
If you want the minimum size rib for serious cruising then a 6.3 diesel is your answer. This is not a racing rib and 32 knots is the max speed. Comfortable cruising speed 26/28 knots and will the cost of the red diesel you can't go wrong.

PS
the Batt rib is a typical med rib and not too sure if the best for our waters and weather conditions

PS: Off to LAmpton now for a bit of ribbing. Will probably get wet

Noddy · 10 October 2004, 15:21

Wow Andre - if only??
Unfortunately much as I would love yours its way out of my price range.
Have bought the Bat Boat(approx 5 metres) which has an almost new 60hp Mercury - looks good with a deep V Hull so hopefully will be ok for inshore use and the occasional trip to the IOW?
Thanks anyway
Martyn

Richard B · 10 October 2004, 15:43

Congratulations on your new boat. Please post some pictures! Looking forward to seeing you in her on the water.

Noddy · 10 October 2004, 15:58

Have got to sort the trailer out to get her home which will be next week sometime then will post some pics. I've not seen one like her before but hopefully will be a little bit easier to see for the next treasure hunt or cruise??
Actually if anyone does speak Italian, I would appreciate a translation as most of the paperwork is in that language??
Martyn

Andre · 10 October 2004, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Noddy

Wow Andre - if only??
Unfortunately much as I would love yours its way out of my price range.
Have bought the Bat Boat(approx 5 metres) which has an almost new 60hp Mercury - looks good with a deep V Hull so hopefully will be ok for inshore use and the occasional trip to the IOW?
Thanks anyway
Martyn

Martyn

congratulations on your purchase, like Richard said pls post some nice shots

PS
well just got back from a day ribbing off LAmpton and what a nice day it was too , got wet but not from the sky

Richard B · 10 October 2004, 16:03

Martyn, is it like one of these: http://www.bat.it/eng/prodotti/index.php3 ? The 510 Big Cayman?

Looking forward to seeing your piccies!

Noddy · 10 October 2004, 18:39

Richard, thanks for the info regarding the website. Having checked it out the nearest I can find to mine is the "Grifo" although the one depicted has an inboard engine. Mine has a 60hp Mercury 2 stroke and has seating for up to 8 although you would have to get on well with your fellow passengers if there were 8 of you? The boat is 1993 and the engine 2001.

Rogue Wave · 10 October 2004, 18:45

Andre do you know Dog Phillips?

Noddy well done good to see you'll be able to get back on the water soon.

Andre · 10 October 2004, 19:17

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Andre do you know Dog Phillips?

Noddy well done good to see you'll be able to get back on the water soon.

"Dog" is a very dear friend of mine and it was he who introduced me to ribs
Great ribster and great guy!
Do you want to get in touch with him?

Rogue Wave · 10 October 2004, 20:00

He recently contacted me and I wanted to say thanks for putting him my way!

timboli · 10 October 2004, 20:40

Congratulations,I look forward tro seeing some pics