Long story short: we went from an Aerotec 380 w/15hp to Commando C4 w/30hp and remote steering. Disappointed in the Commando.
On our holidays a friendly French ribber let us try his Capelli Tempest 450 w/50hp and wow ! What a difference ! So, the C4 is up for sale now and we're looking for a Tempest 450 or comparable.
Q: what are comparable ribs ? Main issue with the C4 was the rough ride, it slams like crazy. We really liked the ride in the Capelli.
All SIB's slam in chop or swell, due to the flattish hull form and comparably light weight.
RIB's generally have a deeper V shape, which eases entry into the water, and they tend to be heavier for a given size, which gives them a bit more momentum on reentry, easing the shock factor.
