Cougar R10 Cabin Rib

Tony · 02 March 2009, 07:27

At long last some pictures of the new R10 Cabin Rib were mailed to me.
Looks nice eh?
What do you think compared to other cabin ribs?
I might be tempted a couple of years down the line..

Tony

Nasher · 02 March 2009, 11:34

It looks quite nice actually, but I couldn't live with the abundance of white on that particular one.

The open bow is one of the fetures I really like about the Protector, so this one ticks the same boxes for me.

Nasher.

Zippy · 02 March 2009, 12:54

i like it!!!

as Nasher says,not sure the colour is right but that must be a spec issue!

sea state looks pretty interesting in those pics!! looks like fun!

codprawn · 02 March 2009, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Nasher

It looks quite nice actually, but I couldn't live with the abundance of white on that particular one.

The open bow is one of the fetures I really like about the Protector, so this one ticks the same boxes for me.

Nasher.

Totally agree - and being a Cougar it's probably got a pretty good hull.......

Grouse · 02 March 2009, 15:56

It looks like it has a hole in the nose,or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Mollers · 02 March 2009, 17:50

For me that poncy looking thing goes against everything that a rib should be. Buy a cruiser hardboat if you need/want all that stuff. A cruiser will be better equiped and more comfortable for less money. Only my opinion of course.

IBWET · 02 March 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Grouse

It looks like it has a hole in the nose,or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Drain for the anchor locker

Tony · 02 March 2009, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollers

For me that poncy looking thing goes against everything that a rib should be. Buy a cruiser hardboat if you need/want all that stuff. A cruiser will be better equiped and more comfortable for less money. Only my opinion of course.

I agree...but
Its a rib and will handle rough conditions at high speed. This one topped out at 75mph which is pretty incredible. As for styling hard boats dont do it for me. It would be interesting to put a hard boat against a rib of similar size and power.
Tony

Mollers · 02 March 2009, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Tony

I agree...but
Its a rib and will handle rough conditions at high speed. This one topped out at 75mph which is pretty incredible. As for styling hard boats dont do it for me. It would be interesting to put a hard boat against a rib of similar size and power.
Tony

Copy and paste that comment on Boatmad and wait for the response.

Nasher · 02 March 2009, 19:20

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Copy and paste that comment on Boatmad and wait for the response.

Ah, but can you wait until I've got some tinnies and a big tub of Popcorn ready. Wouldn't want to miss anything.

I think it looks better than a hard boat, but agree the hard boat would probably be cheaper and better equiped.

Nasher

MarkM · 04 March 2009, 17:16

I don't like the looks of that thing.
It looks like a bus stop.

fred bolton · 05 March 2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by MarkM

I don't like the looks of that thing.
It looks like a bus stop.

Hmmm think i'll take the bus in future then

Mollers · 05 March 2009, 20:13

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Originally Posted by fred bolton

Hmmm think i'll take the bus in future then

No bus, it's the 'bus stop'. Try taking that.

Petter · 06 March 2009, 06:15

It don’t think it looks too bad, I have seen much worse looking cabin ribs.
I still think this looks much better though;

Hightower · 06 March 2009, 07:48

We'll I'd like to see a retractable hard roof on a cabin RIB, would give best of both worlds. Hard core, open to the elements action for the Boy's and safe family runaround with overnight stops for the Missus.

codprawn · 06 March 2009, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Petter

It don’t think it looks too bad, I have seen much worse looking cabin ribs.
I still think this looks much better though;

Looks better with the top on - what is it again? I like the fact it's still a walkaround!!!

Petter · 06 March 2009, 16:38

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designed by Egil Randvik, the man behind the hydrolift and later cormate http://www.hydrodesign.no/t-27.html

Nasher · 06 March 2009, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Petter

I still think this looks much better though;

I prefer this one without the roof, and also prefer the Protector without the roof.

To my mind you can always add a canopy for when you're on board overnight, or even something for cruising in bad weather, but I wouldn't want to cruise around during the summer with a fixed roof. Sort of defeats the object in my opinion, where as a removeable one gives the best of both worlds.

Nasher

MarkM · 06 March 2009, 18:40

@Petter: they are very nice.

@Nasher: I agree.

Poly · 06 March 2009, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Nasher

I prefer this one without the roof, and also prefer the Protector without the roof.

To my mind you can always add a canopy for when you're on board overnight, or even something for cruising in bad weather, but I wouldn't want to cruise around during the summer with a fixed roof. Sort of defeats the object in my opinion, where as a removeable one gives the best of both worlds.

Nasher

Depends what you want from a boat... ...and where you sail... ...the type of trips you make... ...how flexible you are on when you go... etc. Most people don't drive soft top cars - because as a practical tool it makes sense not to; those that do often have another option or are willing to make a compromise on year round comfort for a few days enjoyment in the summer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

We'll I'd like to see a retractable hard roof on a cabin RIB, would give best of both worlds. Hard core, open to the elements action for the Boy's and safe family runaround with overnight stops for the Missus.

I think the latest redbay might have what you are looking for: