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I don't want to start a war,
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.
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30 September 2009, 09:27
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01 October 2009, 17:54
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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.
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01 October 2009, 18:03
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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.
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02 October 2009, 13:44
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Can this be compared to those skinny fledglings which can be blown away at the sight of a big wave?
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 Do you mean rib brands named after birds?
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02 October 2009, 13:53
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Have to think about that,
Willk. 
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02 October 2009, 19:34
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No, I think he means rib manufacturers that have been in existance less than 25yrs.
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02 October 2009, 20:15
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No, I think he means rib manufacturers that have been in existance less than 25yrs.
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Chill Mullet, I'm just yankin' yer chain. He did have to think about it tho.. 
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02 October 2009, 20:18
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Willk,
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.
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Chill Mullet, I'm just yankin' yer chain. He did have to think about it tho.. |
No sh*t?!
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02 October 2009, 23:01
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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.
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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
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03 October 2009, 14:12
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Yes, MarkQ
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. 
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03 October 2009, 20:00
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Yes I found Ian Sharlot a great help
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03 October 2009, 20:05
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Ian is, always happy to help and quick to reply! Another good company who is of great help is MikeCC of Allgadgets.
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03 October 2009, 20:11
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Hi,
Unfortunately I don't know these two people (Ian Sharlot or Mike CC). Do they work for rib manufacturers?
Thanks,
rupert.
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03 October 2009, 20:12
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03 October 2009, 20:15
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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.
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03 October 2009, 20:19
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Thanks JSP,
Still don't know how to look at the tibs he's sell, tho. Or even to contact him to have a chat.
Ruppy
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03 October 2009, 20:32
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Still don't know how to look at the tibs he's sell, tho. Or even to contact him to have a chat.
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Thanks,
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