The All New Ribquest - Page 2

cuttlefish · 30 September 2009, 07:17

so I won't mentioned names, but many (although not all) of the manufacturers I have written to were very slow in coming back to me with answers to my questions. Some never replied at all.

spartacus · 30 September 2009, 09:27

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

What lead time are Ribkwest quoting for a new RIB?

5 weeks from receipt of deposit.

SJHooper · 01 October 2009, 17:54

Cat B is structured for waves up to and including 4 metres and is classed as an offshore Rib

Cat C is for waves up to 2 metres and is classed as a costal Rib

Im glad that some of you guys out there found Dave at Ribquest helpful.

cuttlefish · 01 October 2009, 18:03

is the theory, but the practice is a different ball-game. Depends on the boat, your experience, luck, etc.

Take a Bat, for instance, which is a 6 mt rib with 24 or 26 inch tubes, and is a very heavy boat. Can this be compared to those skinny fledglings which can be blown away at the sight of a big wave? Perhaps, because some might say that a rib is not a displacement vessel, and although bigger and heavier is usually better, these are many variables to take into account. The RCD cats., although offering an indication, cannot be taken as law.

willk · 02 October 2009, 13:44

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Originally Posted by rupert

Can this be compared to those skinny fledglings which can be blown away at the sight of a big wave?

Do you mean rib brands named after birds?

cuttlefish · 02 October 2009, 13:53

Willk.

Mollers · 02 October 2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by willk

Do you mean rib brands named after birds?

No, I think he means rib manufacturers that have been in existance less than 25yrs.

willk · 02 October 2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by rupert

Willk.

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Originally Posted by Mollers

No, I think he means rib manufacturers that have been in existance less than 25yrs.

Chill Mullet, I'm just yankin' yer chain. He did have to think about it tho..

cuttlefish · 02 October 2009, 20:18

Been busy, but now I am back.

I meant "flimsy", liughtweight, like little sparrows. They fly fast, but have no weight. Not like heavy buzzards.

Mollers · 02 October 2009, 22:45

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Originally Posted by willk

Chill Mullet, I'm just yankin' yer chain. He did have to think about it tho..

No sh*t?!

markg · 02 October 2009, 23:01

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Originally Posted by rupert

so I won't mentioned names, but many (although not all) of the manufacturers I have written to were very slow in coming back to me with answers to my questions. Some never replied at all.

i have had that also, i wont mention the names of non reply firms, but the ones who did and were very helpful were, in no particular order, ian sharlot, ed carter, paul tilley,chris at henshaws

cuttlefish · 03 October 2009, 14:12

it's a shame, but suppose I'll just have to keep my money in my pocket, and keep travelling with friends when the Bon Marin isn't available.

SJHooper · 03 October 2009, 20:00

Yes I found Ian Sharlot a great help

JSP · 03 October 2009, 20:05

Ian is, always happy to help and quick to reply! Another good company who is of great help is MikeCC of Allgadgets.

cuttlefish · 03 October 2009, 20:11

Unfortunately I don't know these two people (Ian Sharlot or Mike CC). Do they work for rib manufacturers?
Thanks,
rupert.

tonymac · 03 October 2009, 20:12

Where is this thread going???

JSP · 03 October 2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by tonymac

Where is this thread going???

Sorry Tony. ANother thread going off the rails.

Rupert, Ian sells new and second hand RIBs and MikeCC is your man for all your electrical bits. Both members on here.

cuttlefish · 03 October 2009, 20:19

Still don't know how to look at the tibs he's sell, tho. Or even to contact him to have a chat.
Ruppy

Chris · 03 October 2009, 20:32

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Originally Posted by rupert

Still don't know how to look at the tibs he's sell, tho. Or even to contact him to have a chat.
Ruppy

RIB Sales- Powerboat sales Ltd 01327 264367 http://ribs4u.co.uk

cuttlefish · 03 October 2009, 20:36

Chris.