My new RIB

timw · 13 September 2003, 18:30

Pic 2..This is "Snapper"

timw · 13 September 2003, 18:34

Here's the other pic of Snapper

timw · 13 September 2003, 19:04

and here's Snapper resting after a 55mph run from Southampton to Chichester in 30 minutes

MeMe · 15 September 2003, 10:17

Very very nice......55 mph, was it like glass ?

aligator · 15 September 2003, 19:28

great looking boat, "Snapper" across the consol really looks the business

timw · 15 September 2003, 20:49

Thankyou, I'm very proud of her...so much more fun than my old sportsboat.

Yes, it was like glass when I was getting that speed.

I bought the name graphics from a company called Wet and Wild in Hamble, who sent them through the post and they were very easy to apply.

I'm hoping to finish this seasons's ribbing with a couple of weeks moored on the Thames near Putney at the end of Sept, if anyones cruising on the river at that time let me know.

fatboy500 · 25 September 2003, 08:45

Hi Timw,
was wondering how much juice your rib gets through with that motor ??

timw · 25 September 2003, 11:33

I don't know as I haven't had it long........I'm going to work it out once i've got my fuel flow meter installed.

However, so far I've been really impressed and surprised at how little it uses in comparison to my old sports boat which had a 5 litre inboard.

Both boats more or less flat out (with the sportsboat much much slower) the RIB used less than half that of the sportsboat on the Southampton-Chichester run.

So all in all, with a much faster boat using half the fuel...I'm very pleased.

benjamin · 30 September 2003, 12:36

Lovely looking RIB - One question: How comfortable is the helm bench seat at speed in any kind of a sea? Do you find yourself helming standing up? I have heard great things about the sea-kindliness of the Ribeye deep V hulls, but they seem very attached to these bench-style seats. I am interested in your 1st hand experience.

timw · 01 October 2003, 14:11

Interesting you ask about the helm bench seat. I nearly had jockeys fitted, but I really wanted a sociable layout when not underway...its very good for that with the reversable back rest so you can get 2 people on the bench seat facing 3 people on the rear seat and 2 each side on the tubes. Good for a picnic.

However, for helming, I do find the bench seat too low and you have to sit bolt upright to see over the console which isn't very comfortable so most of the time I stand.

I have a solution however which I intend to implement over the winter.

I'm going to have a bolster cushion made with a hard base with clips to securely attach it to the seat so I will be able to perch comfortably when driving, or if standing will give additional leaning support.

Peter Smith · 01 October 2003, 15:44

Hi Timw

I have a 5 Metre Ribeye with the same kind of layout as you.

I chose this for the same reasons you gave.

Would be interested to see how your idea works out as I nearly alway stand when driving.

Peter

timw · 01 October 2003, 16:03

I saw a couple of companies at the boat show who say they would be able to make this bolster cushion and when I get one made I shall post pics of it.

I'm very clear in my mind what I want, and I'm sure it will make a very good driving position.

I'll let you know

1492 · 01 October 2003, 16:49

Hi Timw

I am so glad I went for a Ribeye!!!

They certainly have a style of their own and handle so well in all conditions.

Very nice Rib you have hope you get as much fun as I do out of my Riblet "baby RIB"!

Regards

1492

timw · 02 October 2003, 09:09

Hello 1492,

some people on this forum think they're ugly, but I don't care!

Do you want to start a Ribeye owners club?

Peter Smith · 03 October 2003, 11:22

Hi Timw / 1492

I love the look of my Ribeye. But more importantly I love the way it handles in all conditions.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (or something like that).

Anyway perhaps I will see you out on the water next year.

Peter

wetterthebetter · 03 October 2003, 12:29

Mine's so good looking she keeps getting chatted up!

willowkis · 04 October 2003, 12:56

Hi TimW

I just love your Ribeye, I fell in love with one at the Southampton Boatshow.

If you are planning a trip down the Thames again, please do let me know, we travel up and down the Thames, starting out at Windsor. We would love some company!

timw · 06 October 2003, 15:39

I've given up the idea of putting her on the tidal Thames this Autumn, but will be launching in the spring at Putney and keeping her on a mooring near Battersea for a month or so before returning to the south coast.

I'm planning to take her out to watch the boat race and the London Marathon in spring 2004 if anyone wants to join me.

Happy Winter

Austen · 26 October 2003, 15:04

Afternoon Timw,

I also have a RibEye, a 5m Playtime that I purchased from the Yamaha Stand at the 2002 SBS. Great Boat…. I am looking to up grade her to a new, BIGGGGGER one. At the moment I'm looking at a second user Ribeye 750 Sports. I think the biggest problem with Ribeye are the sales staff (more later if they continue to, well, p*ss me off!

) the boats speak for them selves.

I'm based just out side Chertsey and would love to join you on the Thames next year, please keep me in mind.

I hope Snapper does get her hull wet over the winter, I think this time of year is more fun, bigger waves and less boats with those hanky things hanging from flag poles!

timw · 26 October 2003, 21:11

Austen

You'd be most welcome to try out Snapper, either on the Thames or on the South Coast.

I'm afraid she's well and truly put to bed now as I'm such a wimp about cold windy weather...but re-launching in April.

Regarding the RibEye people...I've found them really helpful, if a little slow. Snapper was the London Boat Show boat and their demonstrater, so I dealt with the Dartmouth people.