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New to Ribs or just new to this board? Say hello and introduce yourself to the community, we promise, we don't bite ... :-)

Anything about buying and using rigid inflatable boats. Check out the separate sections below for engines and electronics too. Got a question? Why not see if it has already been answered!

Not RIBs, but SIBs or Soft Inflatable Boats. A whole day of fun for £20 of petrol!

Outboard, inboard, petrol, diesel, 2-stroke, 4-stroke, trim systems, steering. Anything about choosing, installing, repairing or just using one.

Choosing a fishfinder, selecting the best cartography for your chart plotter, need a waterproof VHF, trying to connect your GPS to your PC? It's all here!

Hints, tips, questions, advice and discussion aboout the necessary evil that is the boat trailer. For something to pull your trailer have a look at the tow vehicles forum

Going ribbing and want to join up with other boats? Planning a jaunt to Greece? Mad plans for small boats off Scotland? Organise it here.

Race results, racing rules, hints and tips. For anyone interested in racing whether you're a seasoned racer or just thinking about having a go.

Discussion about coding boats, insurance, training schemes, working practices. Anything to do with operating RIBs commercially.

Show the world what you've been up to! Upload your pictures here -- you, your RIB, somewhere you've been . . .

Boating in the sun, continental style.

Local discussion specific to the USA and Canada

Non-boating discussion, tech talk, jokes. Pretty much anything goes, except politics or religion. Now featuring the bilges!

Offers and announcements from registered trade members. Please support them!

Advertise your RIB on the world's leading specialist RIB web site. FREE for all registered members!

Looking to buy a used RIB? Can't find anything on the for sale page? Post a message here and see what comes up.

Engine spares, accessories, trailers, electronics, whatever! Anything apart from a RIB really!

Hopefully this particular forum won't be a busy one!

Some answers to common questions!

A new section for reference items, rather than discussion. Starting with Brian Elliott's listings of VHF channels and marina info, but open to offers and suggestions.

RIB features, old and new. If you have an interesting story, or a useful article we'd like to see it!