First RIB wanted- Humber/Ribcraft - Page 2

Poly · 26 April 2014, 10:06

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Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

No worries. Was on a train home last night after a few scoops. All good now... Well, not my head.

I think there is some good advice somewhere on the forum for those who drink and post.... ...don't!

For what it is worth I'd happily consider a Humber for my next rib - precisely because it is more likely to be in my budget: the Astra or Mondeo of the RIB world.

However if you've any more plans for fundraising let us know and we will circulate the memo that you should be agreed with at all time. I'll also forward the request to the elders of the internet

willk · 26 April 2014, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Poly

I'll also forward the request to the elders of the internet

Oi! Is that a dig at me Young Man?!? I was drinking last night (drowning my sorrows

) and I'm VERY tetchy this AM.

Poly · 26 April 2014, 10:19

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Originally Posted by willk

Oi! Is that a dig at me Young Man?!? I'm was drinking last night (drowning my sorrows

) and I'm VERY tetchy this AM.

No you need to buy yourself a telly to understand that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDbyYGrswtg

willk · 26 April 2014, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Poly

No you need to buy yourself a telly to understand that

Oh right - Popular Culture, lost on me I'm afraid! I got an email recently informing me of an upcoming TV show (the sender is aware I don't have/watch TV). Following the transmission, they met me and asked if I had seen the item. I reminded them of my strangeness and they looked blankly at me... "But surely you have SOME way of watching TV?" I was unable to explain my situation to their satisfaction

Chris Caton · 26 April 2014, 10:27

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Originally Posted by willk

Oh right - Popular Culture, lost on me I'm afraid! I got an email recently informing me of an upcoming TV show (the sender is aware I don't have/watch TV). Following the transmission, they met me and asked if I had seen the item. I reminded them of my strangeness and they looked blankly at me... "But surely you have SOME way of watching TV?" I was unable to explain my situation to their satisfaction

you mean you don't watch eastenders, how do you manage without that crap

willk · 26 April 2014, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

you mean you don't watch eastenders, how do you manage without that crap

"Eastenders"?

spartacus · 26 April 2014, 10:45

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Originally Posted by johnskip44

Based in deepest Scotland but happy travel.

Welcome to the forum John.

If you're based in Harris, then you'll have no option but to travel for the right boat. I'd say Scotland is very limited regards pre-owned private/trade market. And if this is your first boat, then personally I'd avoid Ebay. You need to see the boat in person, test the engine, etc. There are plenty members on here that will offer invaluable information or even view boats on your behalf if they're close, purely because they're complete rib-nobbers, and like nothing better than mucking about in boats, that's just the generosity of some folk.

I travel home to Lewis to fish most summers, so I'm familiar with Atlantic swells on the west coast. Even on relatively calm days the weather can change quickly. Harris will be exactly the same. You definitely need a deep V hull for that part of the world if you need to run for home.

I know you're looking specifically at Ribcraft or Humber boats, but Delta or Ribquest would be in my list too. Used Ribquest examples are like rocking horse poo, but do come up from time to time. Delta on the other hand, again scarce, are probably more utilitarian in build but are the dog's danglies. It all depends what you plan to use the rib for, budget, etc.

I'll throw these into the mix.

2012 Ribquest 6.3m Bosuns Locker - Boat Sales - RIBQUEST 6.3

2007 Ribeye 650 Ribeye 650

johnskip44 · 26 April 2014, 12:19

Thanks for that, some helpful advice there.

Chris Caton · 26 April 2014, 13:03

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Originally Posted by spartacus

Welcome to the forum John.

If you're based in Harris, then you'll have no option but to travel for the right boat. I'd say Scotland is very limited regards pre-owned private/trade market. And if this is your first boat, then personally I'd avoid Ebay. You need to see the boat in person, test the engine, etc. There are plenty members on here that will offer invaluable information or even view boats on your behalf if they're close, purely because they're complete rib-nobbers, and like nothing better than mucking about in boats, that's just the generosity of some folk.

I travel home to Lewis to fish most summers, so I'm familiar with Atlantic swells on the west coast. Even on relatively calm days the weather can change quickly. Harris will be exactly the same. You definitely need a deep V hull for that part of the world if you need to run for home.

I know you're looking specifically at Ribcraft or Humber boats, but Delta or Ribquest would be in my list too. Used Ribquest examples are like rocking horse poo, but do come up from time to time. Delta on the other hand, again scarce, are probably more utilitarian in build but are the dog's danglies. It all depends what you plan to use the rib for, budget, etc.

I'll throw these into the mix.

2012 Ribquest 6.3m Bosuns Locker - Boat Sales - RIBQUEST 6.3

2007 Ribeye 650 Ribeye 650

nice Ribquest at Bosuns Locker

spartacus · 26 April 2014, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

nice Ribquest at Bosuns Locker

They've got a 6.8m there too with a Honda BF200. Not much change out of £50k.

Bosuns Locker - Boat Sales - RIBQUEST 6.8

Chris Caton · 26 April 2014, 19:01

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Originally Posted by spartacus

They've got a 6.8m there too with a Honda BF200. Not much change out of £50k.

Bosuns Locker - Boat Sales - RIBQUEST 6.8

nice setup, not sure about the blue though, not my cup of tea but still a very nice rib

willk · 26 April 2014, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

nice setup, not sure about the blue though

It's in flagrant breach of "Gary's Rule #2"

whackywoody · 26 April 2014, 19:47

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Originally Posted by spartacus

They've got a 6.8m there too with a Honda BF200. Not much change out of £50k.

Bosuns Locker - Boat Sales - RIBQUEST 6.8

These boats are nice but they are looking more and more like a Ribeye with every passing day!

69cmw · 26 April 2014, 19:55

I think that 6.3m was sold last year.

Chris Caton · 26 April 2014, 22:59

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Originally Posted by willk

It's in flagrant breach of "Gary's Rule #2"

I know I'm going to regret asking, but what's "Gary's Rule #2"?

jambo · 26 April 2014, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I know I'm going to regret asking, but what's "Gary's Rule #2"?

Always remember "Gary's Rule No1"

Chris Caton · 26 April 2014, 23:09

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Originally Posted by jambo

Always remember "Gary's Rule No1"

I'm not even gonna ask what rule no1 is

Dan Gurney · 26 April 2014, 23:47

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Originally Posted by whackywoody

These boats are nice but they are looking more and more like a Ribeye with every passing day!

Are you on glue?

Chris Caton · 27 April 2014, 09:41

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I know I'm going to regret asking, but what's "Gary's Rule #2"?

thanks Wilk, that'll teach be to read the thing before asking dumb questions

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I'm not even gonna ask what rule no1 is

sorry Biily, I've not been able to sleep worrying about it, what's rule no 1 then

jambo · 27 April 2014, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

thanks Wilk, that'll teach be to read the thing before asking dumb questions

sorry Biily, I've not been able to sleep worrying about it, what's rule no 1 then

Ah Chris if I was to divulge that Willk would ban me sin die from the Celtic Crew. Sorry👍

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