Which RIB

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Mollers

I have used and cruised extensively with both RC585 and VM5.8 models.

How 'bout you?

been on a few boats and ribs in my time

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by jambo

been on a few boats and ribs in my time

FYI, unlike a few on this site, I don't feel the need bang on about the brand that I own, even when they know jack shit about the model in discussion.

It is my opinion, based on first hand experience, that the VM5.8 is a more sorted hull than the RC585. If I considered the opposite to be true, I'd say so. Why wouldn't I?

I'm not saying that the RC585 is rubbish, it's far from it.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Mollers

FYI, unlike a few on this site, I don't feel the need bang on about the brand that I own, even when they know jack shit about the model in discussion.

It is my opinion, based on first hand experience, the the VM5.8 is a more sorted hull than the RC585. If I considered the opposite to be true, I'd say so. Why wouldn't I?

Neither do I as I do believe its a matter of personal choice based on where you are going to use it and for what reason! All I said to the OP was that he made a mistake not grouping the RC ribs in his shortlist for consideration as I and a number on here that are (I think quite knowledgeable) do rate them as well, as does the 'Rib' world!! Oh and I forgot the Olympic organisation as well.

[spartacus]

A couple of Zodiac Pros for sale here:
2009 Pro with Suzuki DF100 for £16,950 (10 hours use)
Zodiac Pro Open 550

2011 Open Pro with Suzuki 115hp for €25,000 (Pornichet, France)
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If it were my money... then this Ribcraft 585 would be in the running at £19,995.
Ribcraft 5.85 - Inflatable Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Ski Boat Speed Boat Sports Boat - Boats for Sale

I'm not biased... much!

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by jambo

All I said to the OP was that he made a mistake not grouping the RC ribs in his shortlist for consideration as I and a number on here that are (I think quite knowledgeable) do rate them as well, as does the 'Rib' world!! Oh and I forgot the Olympic organisation as well.

Indeed!
Ribcraft 585 - Inflatable Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Ski Boat Speed Boat Sports Boat - Boats for Sale

[paddlers]

You pay your money, you make your choice! They all seem expensive !!!!!!

[ppenman]

Originally Posted by spartacus

Indeed!
Ribcraft 585 - Inflatable Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Ski Boat Speed Boat Sports Boat - Boats for Sale

Wow, that's a big one at 585 metres. Mine was only around 6 metres. :-)

[GJ0KYZ]

Originally Posted by ppenman

Wow, that's a big one at 585 metres. Mine was only around 6 metres. :-)

You get a lot of boat for your money with Ribcraft.

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by Gilles

I see, I already do boating there from Port Medoc, been to Bordeau, la Rochelle, a really nice place to boat and ...taste wine

enjoy ur new boat

Thanks Gilles - we hope to keep in on Ile de Re in the Summer months and stored over in La Rochelle for the winter.

We need to get a boat that will go between the islands and maybe even Ile de Re to Ile d'Yeu (50 miles/ 85 Kms)

Also need the boat for water skiing and wake boarding.

Although in the last few days quite alot of RIBs have come on the market in France but I tihnk I will buy in the UK and get any changes made in the UK - just easier to deal with.

[Gilles]

I'm pretty sure you will do a good deal. we had a Tornado rib for 20 years, do 2 round of the Netherlands , 2 of corsica, 1 of sardenia, the all coast of Croatia, St tropez Tunisia and back, an awsome boat.
we are always ribbing with family, parents and me, wakeboarding to and day trips with our boat club based in Belgium.
this year we bought a new Humber ocean pro 6.3, we did maybe 1500 NM this years, boat is really saved on water, heavy built, and to be honest we re "enchanté" of this boat.
always good to know
cheers

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by Gilles

I'm pretty sure you will do a good deal. we had a Tornado rib for 20 years, do 2 round of the Netherlands , 2 of corsica, 1 of sardenia, the all coast of Croatia, St tropez Tunisia and back, an awsome boat.
we are always ribbing with family, parents and me, wakeboarding to and day trips with our boat club based in Belgium.
this year we bought a new Humber ocean pro 6.3, we did maybe 1500 NM this years, boat is really saved on water, heavy built, and to be honest we re "enchanté" of this boat.
always good to know
cheers

Thanks Gilles - I would like a RIB about 5.5m, seats 4 and which we can ski and wakeboard behind and is safe and comfortable. So far we have not seen the right set-up .

regards

Nigel

[Gilles]

good luck Nigel !