 |
|
08 December 2017, 15:26
|
#1
|
|
Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Castlebar
Boat name: Clewless
Make: Valiant DR 490
Length: 4m +
Engine: 60 hp ETEC
MMSI: Awaitng one
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,339
|
The best looking rib ever made?
Over the years I have often looked at the Red bay web page ( and dreamt that I won the lotto). I allways thought that their ribs looked ok but a bit agricultural (see protector or shearwater for a good looking rib) , that was until this afternoon. I believe that this is one of the best looking ribs that I have ever laid eyes on.
Our Fastest Boat Yet! - Redbay Boats
How big of a lotto win would you need for such a rib?
Regards
TSM
__________________
|
|
|
|
08 December 2017, 16:07
|
#2
|
|
RIBnet admin team
Country: Ireland
Length: 4m +
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14,893
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by two stroke mick
I believe that this is one of the best looking ribs that I have ever laid eyes on.
|
Modesty almost prevents me from agreeing with you 
She is the lastest Spawn of The Beast. The hull has been tweaked a couple of times since #1 and the console is #5 of what I like to refer to as the Endurance Console. I approached Redbay back in 2012 about building a new console for me and fortuitously they had been contemplating such a thing themselves. A win for me as the plug was built to suit missus willk and I personally although I had mine shortened in the sides a touch to maintain easy access to the water. I haven't had a chance to drive A-D yet but I live in hope (that's a hint Tom). She seems to have the poke of The Beast and the creature comfort of the willkcraft, so I suspect she'll be legend over a snotty day at sea. No meaningful idea of what she would cost (but lots). Couple of pics of the console in build:
__________________
.
|
|
|
|
|
08 December 2017, 17:58
|
#3
|
|
Member
Country: UK - N Ireland
Town: Rostrevor
Boat name: Ricochet
Make: Redbay
Length: 7m +
Engine: Twin F115 Yams
MMSI: 235083269
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 930
|
Totally agree with you TSM - an absolute cracker especially in real life 
Quote:
Originally Posted by willk
I haven't had a chance to drive A-D yet but I live in hope (that's a hint Tom). :
|
Yes I also have a promise of a spin - (another hint Tom)
So willk if you can organise a "works outing" I'll be up in a heartbeat 
__________________
Maximum Preparation - Maximum Fun
|
|
|
|
|
08 December 2017, 18:31
|
#4
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,934
|
Looks good for sure the redbay.
I will have one of these please, one of best looking imo. One is sitting in largs for sale I think at 250k
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
09 December 2017, 07:04
|
#5
|
|
Member
Country: USA
Town: S. Carolina
Boat name: D560
Make: Avon
Length: 5m +
Engine: 2016 Merc 115hp CT
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,277
|
Too gappy. Needs more GRP.
Cockpit enclosure is a thumbs down.
__________________
Richard
Gluing geek since 2007
Opinions and intepretations expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer
|
|
|
|
|
09 December 2017, 07:06
|
#6
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Length: 6m +
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 41
|
It would have to be a scorpion rib ,this 8.5m with the stepped hull is a real head turner [emoji41][emoji106] ,just need to win the Lottery 
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
09 December 2017, 15:53
|
#7
|
|
Member
Country: Other
Town: Stanley, Falkland Is
Boat name: Seawolf
Make: Osprey Vipermax 5.8
Length: 5m +
Engine: Etec 150
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,726
|
Mine, obviously.
__________________
A Boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by fibreglass, into which you throw money...
Sent from my Computer, using a keyboard and mouse
|
|
|
|
|
09 December 2017, 18:31
|
#8
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Make: Zodiac
Length: under 3m
Engine: Scull
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 531
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by two stroke mick
Over the years I have often looked at the Red bay web page ( and dreamt that I won the lotto). I allways thought that their ribs looked ok but a bit agricultural (see protector or shearwater for a good looking rib) , that was until this afternoon. I believe that this is one of the best looking ribs that I have ever laid eyes on.
Our Fastest Boat Yet! - Redbay Boats
How big of a lotto win would you need for such a rib?
Regards
TSM |
Yet I think cabin ribs are by far the worst looking style, aren’t we a funny old bunch 
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
11 December 2017, 22:01
|
#9
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: West Sussex
Length: no boat
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,872
|
I get the feeling that an error has crept into this thread as the title should really read:
The best ever looking rib ever made by Redbay.
Some of you guys have probably never been down to the Solent on a nice day as there a loads of stunning ribs around 
__________________
Andre
|
|
|
|
|
11 December 2017, 22:52
|
#10
|
|
Member
Country: UK - N Ireland
Town: Rostrevor
Boat name: Ricochet
Make: Redbay
Length: 7m +
Engine: Twin F115 Yams
MMSI: 235083269
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 930
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
Some of you guys have probably never been down to the Solent
|
What a patronizing load of twaddle 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
on a nice day
|
And not so nice days and nights
__________________
Maximum Preparation - Maximum Fun
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 08:28
|
#11
|
|
RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - Scotland
Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 30HP
MMSI: 235089819
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,627
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
I get the feeling that an error has crept into this thread as the title should really read:
The best ever looking rib ever made by Redbay.
Some of you guys have probably never been down to the Solent on a nice day as there a loads of stunning ribs around |
So what’s the best looking rib then? IYHO
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 08:57
|
#12
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,162
|
As ever, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As much as I'm a Ribcraft fanboy, I would never describe them as "pretty". Purposeful, rugged maybe, but never pretty. (A bit like me really[emoji6]) But then I'm more the 4x4 type rather than MX5.
__________________
Rule#2: Never argue with an idiot. He'll drag you down to his level & then beat you with experience.
Rule#3: Tha' can't educate pork.
Rule#4: Don't feed the troll
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 09:17
|
#13
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: West Sussex
Length: no boat
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,872
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Poly
So what’s the best looking rib then? IYHO
|
you may see some not so nice ones and some stunning ones real head turners even of the same brand but unless you do a parade you cannot tell. I will be on the lookout for nice ones and will take some photos
__________________
Andre
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 10:13
|
#14
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Girvan & Tayvallich
Boat name: Breawatch
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury 150 F/stroke
MMSI: ex directory!!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6,203
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
you may see some not so nice ones and some stunning ones real head turners even of the same brand but unless you do a parade you cannot tell. I will be on the lookout for nice ones and will take some photos
|
Yes okay but remember their not all on or around the Solent!!
__________________
jambo
'Carpe Diem'
Member of the ebay Blue RIB cover club
Member of SABS ( Scottish West Division)
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 10:18
|
#15
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,162
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jambo
Yes okay but remember their not all on or around the Solent!!
|
Thankfully [emoji106]
__________________
Rule#2: Never argue with an idiot. He'll drag you down to his level & then beat you with experience.
Rule#3: Tha' can't educate pork.
Rule#4: Don't feed the troll
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 10:24
|
#16
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: West Sussex
Length: no boat
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,872
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jambo
yes okay but remember their not all on or around the solent!!
|
true
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 20:26
|
#17
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: brierley hill
Boat name: rocknrolla
Make: osprey
Length: 7m +
Engine: outboard
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 713
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Poly
So what’s the best looking rib then? IYHO
|
There are pretty ribs and there are fast capable ribs there are few pretty, fast,capable ribs MHO GOLDFISH 36  D
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
12 December 2017, 21:11
|
#18
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
MMSI: 235087213
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,642
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rocknrolla
There are pretty ribs and there are fast capable ribs there are few pretty, fast,capable ribs MHO GOLDFISH 36 D |
The 29 Sport is a beautiful looking boat. Even the dreadnought bow.
__________________
Is that with or without VAT?
|
|
|
|
|
13 December 2017, 13:54
|
#19
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Waterlooville
Boat name: Tickler
Make: Halmatic P22
Length: 6m +
Engine: Inboard Diesel 240HP
MMSI: 235115642
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,777
|
For me it is a case of form follows function. I prefer looking at an Atlantic 85 over a 8.5m 'sports' RIB.
I've nothing against 'sports' RIB but it doesn't float my boat.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
13 December 2017, 17:29
|
#20
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Wild West
Boat name: No Boat
Make: No Boat
Length: under 3m
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,306
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
As ever, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As much as I'm a Ribcraft fanboy, I would never describe them as "pretty". Purposeful, rugged maybe, but never pretty. (A bit like me really[emoji6]) But then I'm more the 4x4 type rather than MX5.
|
"Handsome is as Handsome does" Springs to mind!
When you're out in a Gale and need make passage to find shelter.....how asteticly pleasing you're RIB looks (or not)...to other people mainly!..will defiantly be WAY DOWN you're list of Priorities!
The Sea is not the Open Road!...or indeed even Off Road where you can always pull over/Park up ...break out the Thermos ..and ring the AA or the wife.
A lot of people Do LIKE the look of 4x4's...AND also of A well founded/made and purposefully built capable RIB!
Good looks and a Capable Performance are not mutually exclusive in my opinion 
__________________
A clever Man learns by his mistakes..
A Wise Man learns by other people's!
The Road to HELL ..is Paved with "Good inventions!"
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clewless
BLACK PIG
Piglet
Breawatch
Sula
Tickler
