Stingray

[DM]

Anyone have any experience or knowledge of the Stingray predator 5.4m.catamaran rib.I believe they are built in South Africa. The one I am looking at is fitted with twin 60 2/ Mariners.

Thanks

David.

[Charles]

Hello David

I am very familiar with Stingray Marine - They are one of the largest boat builders in South Africa,(based in Cape Town-my home town) in fact they build craft for the South African Defence Force. Their range of Ribs are very basic, nothing wrong with them - range is, I believe from 4m to 9m. They do have a very good reputation, which I think is important to know. The big plus is of course the current exchange rate, where you could potentially import one into the UK at a fraction of the cost of a similar size craft. If you are interested in cat ribs you should seriously consider the Hysucat. The foil technology is something the predator cannot compete with. PM me if you want to know more.

Cheers - hope this helps.

[DM]

Charles, thanks for post and pm. Very useful information. I am now empowered!

David.

[Keith Hart]

David you old seadog, are you considering purchasing a new boat? I think we should be told

Keith (I like the one you have already) Hart

[DM]

Originally posted by Keith Hart
David you old seadog, are you considering purchasing a new boat?

Hiya Keith. Might be a possibility. I've always liked the catamaran ribs and one is coming up for sale shortly in Wales. It is a bit beamier than the Avon and probably more stable for fishing and I've always wanted a boat with two engines of the same size.

Would you like the Yamaha for Quicksilver? Orkneys in four minutes!



(David)Women want me, Fish fear me.(Manning)

P.S.You got my rank wrong. Dudley is an earldom!

[Keith Hart]

Dudley is an earldom

Maybe but 'Duke of Dudley' sounds better!

Does anyone know of a link to a picture of one of these 'catamaran' RIBs?

Keith ( bullshitt*r of Birmingham) Hart

[Charles]

Here you go

[Keith Hart]

Thanks Charles.

David, keep us posted.

Keith Hart