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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2024, 18:51

Replies: 4 New boat - Highfield Patrol 660 Views: 1,360 Posted By Navman The hull shape. Much deeper vee from bow to... The hull shape. Much deeper vee from bow to stern, but a little bit of fullness in the bow too. Also the tubes sit a bit higher which probably helps.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2024, 16:54

Replies: 4 New boat - Highfield Patrol 660 Views: 1,360 Posted By Navman New boat - Highfield Patrol 660 Hello all, I thought I'd announce a long awaited new boat and do a bit of a review while I'm at it. After 3 years of thinking about it I sold my Brig Eagle 6 and am the happy owner of a new Highfield...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2023, 07:48

Replies: 201 Project Ribcraft 585 Views: 29,910 Posted By Navman Thanks, that's useful info. Thanks, that's useful info.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 October 2023, 07:16

Replies: 1 Highfield Powder Coating Longevity Views: 1,497 Posted By Navman Highfield Powder Coating Longevity Hi, does anyone have a Highfield that's getting on a bit? Really keen to know how the powder coating holds up long term since it's everywhere (A-frame, grab handles, sampson post, hull). Also has...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 October 2023, 07:04

Replies: 201 Project Ribcraft 585 Views: 29,910 Posted By Navman A1an, I just noticed this post. Would you also be... A1an, I just noticed this post. Would you also be able to share what sort of performance you get with the Yam 115? What sort of revs at 28-30kts (or speed at 4500rpm that sort of thing). Top speed...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 October 2023, 18:10

Replies: 0 Ribcraft 585 Views: 557 Posted By Navman Ribcraft 585 Sorry, another Ribcraft 585 post. Does anyone have a 585 with a Suzuki 115hp 4 stroke on it that can tell me what top speed you get and how many revs your doing at around the 30kt mark? Lightly...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 September 2023, 19:54

Replies: 16 Ribcraft 6.4 Views: 2,827 Posted By Navman Well their website says 2.4m beam for the 6.4 so... Well their website says 2.4m beam for the 6.4 so similar to the 585 (although website actually says 2.45m for the 585). Chatting to Ribcraft the 6.4 is a narrow beam model. The 6.8 is down as 2.7m...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 September 2023, 21:09

Replies: 16 Ribcraft 6.4 Views: 2,827 Posted By Navman That 6.4 hull looks like a winner from that... That 6.4 hull looks like a winner from that angle. Guess you can’t properly tell just visually though. Why did you get rid of her?

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 27 September 2023, 21:04

Replies: 16 Ribcraft 6.4 Views: 2,827 Posted By Navman I see what you mean about the new tube... I see what you mean about the new tube shape...and tend to agree. Is that your 6.4 beside the orange lifeboat? Looks not dissimilar at the bow for what it's worth.

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 26 September 2023, 21:01

Replies: 16 Ribcraft 6.4 Views: 2,827 Posted By Navman Ribcraft 6.4 Hi, does anyone have any experience of a post 2019 RC 6.4? Apparently it got a new hull shape in 2019. I’d read on here that the 6.4 wasn’t quite as favoured as the 585 but I’d like something a...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 October 2021, 09:45

Replies: 78 Ribcraft Views: 9,168 Posted By Navman I have a hunch (and it is just a hunch as I can't... I have a hunch (and it is just a hunch as I can't find any torque figures to back it up) that the Suzuki 115 would have a very similar mid range power to the 140 as it's the same 2.0litre 16 valve...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2021, 15:54

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman Really useful info xpertski and Gav - Thanks for... Really useful info xpertski and Gav - Thanks for the offer as well. Appreciated. Not sure I'll be brave enough in Nov/Dec mind. Do you have single axle trailer? Might be a bit off topic but how do...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2021, 15:41

Replies: 78 Ribcraft Views: 9,168 Posted By Navman not sure if I'm using the quote/reply buttons... not sure if I'm using the quote/reply buttons correctly... however... that's an amazing advert for the RC 585... are you sure you're not sponsored by them? Only joking! It does say to me that a...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 September 2021, 17:47

Replies: 78 Ribcraft Views: 9,168 Posted By Navman I've been pondering these three too. I'd like a... I've been pondering these three too. I'd like a little more space than the 585 as well as a bit more length in the hope of a better ride but the 6.8 is just too big, too wide and too expensive in...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2021, 18:58

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman That's one way of looking at it but then things... That's one way of looking at it but then things change, companies change, people leave, new staff come in and standards can drift. Not saying they have, but I can see how they might.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2021, 17:08

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman ...correction... Humber website says 5yr warranty ...correction... Humber website says 5yr warranty

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2021, 17:02

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman Aye I'd read about some Humber build quality... Aye I'd read about some Humber build quality issues on here and I'd been trying to figure out if it was an isolated instance or few instances or if it was endemic which would be a concern. I'll need...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2021, 08:15

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman Thanks pow2gran that's good info and thanks for... Thanks pow2gran that's good info and thanks for the offer. I might take you up on that. I wouldn't say it's serious ribbing I'm after but I do I want a reasonably smooth ride in a bit of chop and to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2021, 17:14

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman Thanks, that's good to know. Although I'm not... Thanks, that's good to know. Although I'm not actually interested in top speed except that it gives an idea of cruising speed with a given engine. Any thoughts on a minimum planing speed? Cheers

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2021, 07:21

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman Definitely, and much appreciated. A1an -... Definitely, and much appreciated. A1an - what sort of top speed is he getting with the 115hp. Cheers

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2021, 19:27

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman I'm thinking new and have no idea if their... I'm thinking new and have no idea if their current boat is same or different.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2021, 17:33

Replies: 30 Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Views: 6,321 Posted By Navman Advice on Humber/Rib Quest Hi all, I'm considering a Humber Ocean Pro (6.3x2.34, 6.8x2.34 or 6.5x2.6) because I'm not happy with the ride of my current boat. Brig Eagle 6. She get's very slammy in anything around even F3-4...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2021, 20:50

Replies: 176 5M to 6.5M Ribs - Speed Survey Views: 85,343 Posted By Navman Brig Eagle 6, Suzuki 150, 1 person, 120l fuel,... Brig Eagle 6, Suzuki 150, 1 person, 120l fuel, 40kts. Not twitchy at that speed (but I wouldn't like to hit a wave/wake)

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