Valiant V520 or Ribeye 5/550

[Nick Hearne]

Having bought a Ribeye, I have to say for that money I would go for a 5m I have seen them come up for 12k odd mint condition & you do get a very well laid out family boat loads of storage, great for skiing curosing it has been a great all rounder for us
Good v hull & nice shear to the bow, gives a good ride out in the chop

[Oli.]

It's looking like I've found a very nice V520. Just waiting to finalise deal on Monday. Watch this space.

[Oli.]

Pick up my V520 tomorrow. Long drive to Middelborough from Bognor Regis, but I've got a very good deal on a 2009 Boat with a 90 Etec and only 30 hours. Will report back once I've got it. Happy days :~}

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Oli.

Pick up my V520 tomorrow. Long drive to Middelborough from Bognor Regis, but I've got a very good deal on a 2009 Boat with a 90 Etec and only 30 hours. Will report back once I've got it. Happy days :~}

Should sprint about with that lump on it alright

[Oli.]

I would imagine 40 knots is possible???

[two stroke mick]

Expect the rib to Chine walk if the hull is similar to the DR 490. If it does it will kick you out

[Oli.]

Here it is :-)

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

Expect the rib to Chine walk if the hull is similar to the DR 490. If it does it will kick you out

Not if its its set up it wont

Originally Posted by Oli.

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Here it is :-)

Lovely .. so youve got an underdeck tank off set to starboard up front I take it Does it have a bow hatch ?

[Pottsy]

same boat as mine including A frame.

mine grey and blue as opposed to yours been blue and grey.

i have slightly diff console i think urs is older model but the set up looks exactly the same.

regarding chine walking, mine does at max which is close to 40mph but i am very very very rarely doing in excess of 30 mph. i usually cruise around mid twenties.

nice boat, health to enjoy.

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by Pottsy

same boat as mine including A frame.

mine grey and blue as opposed to yours been blue and grey.

i have slightly diff console i think urs is older model but the set up looks exactly the same.

regarding chine walking, mine does at max which is close to 40mph but i am very very very rarely doing in excess of 30 mph. i usually cruise around mid twenties.

nice boat, health to enjoy.

Thanks for comments. Any tips for the boat?

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Oli.

Any tips for the boat?

see my post I was about to give you some

[Oli.]

Confused.com

[Pottsy]

hi again oli
tips on v520, im not sure houw useful but here goes in no particular order.

1. be careful with fuel filler cap, mine is the flush type that pops up then u screw it out. last owner was a bit rough with it and now it comes apart which is a pain.

2. good bow locker in boat for anchour and chain and i think the xtra weigt here helps as i have a heavy mariner 80 hp on back.

3. be careful drilling any holes in deck for fixtures as the tank sits quite close to underside of deck.

4. narrow beam is good for towing and storage but there isnt much room on transom for an aux motor.

5. my boat planes very quickly and stays on plane with little effort which is good for my leasurely pace.

6. i fitted a couple of rod holders on the base of the vertical uprights on A frame. these are just bits of plactic pipe tied on with cable ties. not as nice as the real macoy but cheap.

7. i find it a pain in butt when water gets in boat and slaps about in deck. it doesnt make it into the bilge and its awkward to remove drain bungs when on move. i intend to fit elephant trunks.

8. my fuel line runs under the deck and thru the bilge before rising up again to engine. i split the line in the bilge and fitted a water seperator there attached to transom. its out of the way and wont get damaged in there.

9. also managed to fit a male fuel line connector on the spare feed on the filter this allows me to quickly attach a standby 12l fuel tank should i run out or have any probs with the main tank. spare tank fits nicely under seat.

10. btw just in case u need them, there are two valves fitted on fuel line. one in the bilge and one on the tank located under the hatch between seat and console.

11. be care with fuel guage if u have one, its not great at reading tank as the boat needs to be level. most of the time my boat sits high at bow and guage reads full. you will have to get a feel for yours and judge.

hope these help let me know how u get on and u can give me tips.

bye

[Pottsy]

oli
how did u get on with your valiant.
pottsy

[Oli.]

Hi mate

Loving it thanks, a fantastic allround boat. Will probably upgrade next year as the family gets bigger, am demoing a Ribeye 600 at the boat show

[TomLinley]

I plan to have my round Ireland Ribeye 600 on loan to Yamaha at the show, more than welcome to have a spin.

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by TomLinley

I plan to have my round Ireland Ribeye 600 on loan to Yamaha at the show, more than welcome to have a spin.

That would be great if Ribeye cant arrange a demo for me