Which twin-engined RIB

Magnum · 09 January 2006, 20:03

Been lurking for a while - this is my first post.

Looking to buy a twin-engined RIB but need some help. Thinking around 7-9m, quality construction and the ability to handle tough conditions around the south/southwest coast.

Unsure where it will be kept. At home in Cheshire if could be trailered (wife has RR sport Diesel) or dry berthed somewhere down south.

Want something with useable range - a blast accross to France would be fun. Range could be an issue.

Not my 1st boat or only one.

The Pascoe SR-7 and Revenger 760 seem to fit the bill, but I'm sure there are others. Any suggestions?

Rogue Wave · 09 January 2006, 20:25

the two ribs youmention are bothe high end sport ribs! Is this type of boat you are looking for. Also new or secondhand. There are a couple of cracking Scorpions going for 40k and a lovely SR9 yanmar for about 45

the Scorpions are in this forums for sale section

Magnum · 09 January 2006, 20:58

Looking for something that can make reasonable progress in less than ideal conditions with good range.

Will check out the for sale section.

Rogue Wave · 09 January 2006, 21:07

you might do well to also have a look at the Phantom Evo. They are beutiful looking ribs with hulls designed by Steve Baker (Phantom) and Neil Holmes and superbly turned out

Ezgoing · 09 January 2006, 22:02

Magnum

check out Redbay.

www.redbayboats.com

Andy Gee · 10 January 2006, 08:56

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Looking for something that can make reasonable progress in less than ideal conditions with good range.

If you really want to cruise in less than ideal conditions then either the Redbay 8.4,9.1 or 11 Hardnose boats take some beating. I am awaiting delivery of a new 11m(twin 422sti) to replace my 9.1m(twin 370sti) that I sold to Russia and having thought long and hard about what to buy I have opted for another Redbay as IMHO other than a hardnose Scorpion there is nothing that can keep the pace.
Don't know if you read the article on Redbay in this months Rib Int., it sums the boats up.
Having been round the Mull of Kintyre in a gale of wind and big wind against tide seas the extra security offered by the hard nose and cuddy take some beating.
Jump on a plane or ferry and go and see the guys for a sea trial....you wont be disapointed.
HTH
Andy

Cookee · 10 January 2006, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Magnum

Been lurking for a while - this is my first post.

Looking to buy a twin-engined RIB but need some help.

The Pascoe SR-7 and Revenger 760 seem to fit the bill, but I'm sure there are others. Any suggestions?

Have a look at our BananaShark 770 - our single engine demonstrator is for sale in the "for sale" section, and we also offer a twin engine option.

Mollers · 10 January 2006, 09:09

Is this Magnum guy for real?! Firstly, who describes themselves as a Yuppie? For crying out load!! And then proceeds to rattle on about how wealthy he thinks he is. This is a Rib site! We don't really care which RR your missus drives, how many boats you own or that you intend to drag it to the Cote D'zur. Apart from that, welcome Magnum

John Kennett · 10 January 2006, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Have a look at our BananaShark 770 - our single engine demonstrator is for sale in the "for sale" section, and we also offer a twin engine option.

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and the ability to handle tough conditions

Cookee, you've said yourself that the Bananashark really isn't the boat for plugging away in the rough. It's good at what it does, but I can't see that it fits this guy's brief.

John

Cookee · 10 January 2006, 10:23

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Cookee, you've said yourself that the Bananashark really isn't the boat for plugging away in the rough. It's good at what it does, but I can't see that it fits this guy's brief.

John

We did a lot of work with Steel Developments at the boat show with different props, and it has made a huge differance - it's still an open boat, but as Kevin will tell you, he's had it out in conditions you wouldn't go out in with any boat of that size unless it was necessary, and it performed very well indeed. Anyone is invited down to try the boat as it is in any (reasonable) conditions!

By the way he was performing safety boat duty at the time!

tcwozere · 10 January 2006, 10:32

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Is this Magnum guy for real?!

Dunno, who cares?

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Firstly, who describes themselves as a Yuppie? For crying out load!!

Where? Or have I misread the post?

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And then proceeds to rattle on about how wealthy he thinks he is.

Where? Or have I misread the post?

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This is a Rib site!

yep, but it doesn't stop others posting about what penis extension they are driving, or how much they spent on this, that, and the gold plated other..

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We don't really care which RR your missus drives,

Actually, he is letting everyone know what towing vehicle he is gonna use.. Be pretty pointless him buying a 7.5m rib based on advice, then posting saying he can't tow it behind his 205..

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how many boats you own

Again, Magnum is letting people know he has had experience of boating, so it saves the usual, "are you sure you want to buy something that big straight away," posts..

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or that you intend to drag it to the Cote D'zur.

Thats the South of France, plenty of peeps on this forum nip over to France, so why should Magnum be any different?

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Apart from that, welcome Magnum

yeah, welcome to the forum Magnum, not every one is a nobba here, but some cannot help it..

Nick Thompson · 10 January 2006, 10:47

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

Is this Magnum guy for real?! Firstly, who describes themselves as a Yuppie? For crying out load!! And then proceeds to rattle on about how wealthy he thinks he is. This is a Rib site! We don't really care which RR your missus drives, how many boats you own or that you intend to drag it to the Cote D'zur. Apart from that, welcome Magnum

I 'know' Magnum from another site, where he asked the same question & it was suggested he ask the more knowledgeable folk here.

He keeps his 'main' boat in Spain, where incidentially he has just been fined 6,000 € for shaking a couple of Spanish Marine coppers up with the wake from his Princess P67

Mollers · 10 January 2006, 12:27

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Originally Posted by tcwozere

Dunno, who cares?

Where? Or have I misread the post?

Where? Or have I misread the post?

yep, but it doesn't stop others posting about what penis extension they are driving, or how much they spent on this, that, and the gold plated other..

Actually, he is letting everyone know what towing vehicle he is gonna use.. Be pretty pointless him buying a 7.5m rib based on advice, then posting saying he can't tow it behind his 205..

Again, Magnum is letting people know he has had experience of boating, so it saves the usual, "are you sure you want to buy something that big straight away," posts..

Thats the South of France, plenty of peeps on this forum nip over to France, so why should Magnum be any different?

yeah, welcome to the forum Magnum, not every one is a nobba here, but some cannot help it..

Having money is fine, well done to anyone whom has been successful enough to acquire lots of it. "Rolex jangling" is crap. He could have easily explained his requirements without slipping in the "I'm well off" additions. I'm neither left-wing or skint, I just think that trying to show off one's wealth is a little sad and has become a bit of disease in this country. The truly wealthy would in no way advertise the fact. If I'm considered a "Nobba" for this fine, bearing in mind, you don't know me from Adam!!

ADS · 10 January 2006, 12:29

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Having money is fine, well done to anyone whom has been successful enough to acquire lots of it. "Rolex jangling" is crap. He could have easily explained his requirements without slipping in the "I'm well off" additions. I'm neither left-wing or skint, I just think that trying to show off one's wealth is a little sad and has become a bit of disease in this country. The truly wealthy would in no way advertise the fact. If I'm considered a "Nobba" for this fine, bearing in mind, you don't know me from Adam!!

Coming from someone that owns a Beemer X5

Mollers · 10 January 2006, 12:33

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Coming from someone that owns a Beemer X5

Yeah but......... Noooooooo but!!

randski · 10 January 2006, 12:46

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I'm neither left-wing or skint,

I'm BOTH

Mollers · 10 January 2006, 12:57

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I'm BOTH

.........but a bloody nice bloke!! Another thing Bob, whils't I'm banging away on my soapbox, None of the well-off people I now are bloody happy! I think that wealth can be a bit of a disappointment for those that get there. Usually after having lost their wives, friends and social lives on route. Anyway, I'm gonna shut-up now.

tcwozere · 10 January 2006, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

If I'm considered a "Nobba" for this fine, bearing in mind, you don't know me from Adam!!

I don't know Adam either..

But then you don't know Magnum either, so for you to assume he is a yuppie just but his post is no different to me thinking your comments after the guys second post, were "nobba"ish..

I am pretty sure ribnets toc's don't make it compulsory to have a go at a newbie just because they have money..

Mollers · 10 January 2006, 15:57

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I don't know Adam either..

But then you don't know Magnum either, so for you to assume he is a yuppie just but his post is no different to me thinking your comments after the guys second post, were "nobba"ish..

I am pretty sure ribnets toc's don't make it compulsory to have a go at a newbie just because they have money..

Read his profile!! I didn't assume that he was a "Yuppie"! He's wavin' the flag! Now I'm not sure whether you are deliberately missing the point or just thick!

tcwozere · 10 January 2006, 16:00

ummmm.. prolly thick this time..

the profile bit has also just been pointed out by someone else..