Advice wanted on China RIB - Page 2

willk · 29 January 2015, 21:17

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Originally Posted by MatFromPoland

don't you think it was a thread "why do not buy this particular cheap nice RIB" instead of ...
rrrrrrrrrr respond nothing to many suggestions.

vote for EU dealer (who can help when problems occurred) of any boat

You know what, MatfromPoland, I had exactly the same thoughts myself. In fact, it's strange that rrrrrrrrrrrrrr hasn't visited the forum since posting his question, photograph, price and contact details about a "China" RIB

JamesF · 30 January 2015, 00:55

I've just gone back to re-read the first post.

You've... it's... oh, I give up, here's a smiley instead:

Nightfisher · 30 January 2015, 13:31

The Polish guy was probably using a bad auto translator.

MatFromPoland · 30 January 2015, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Nightfisher

The Polish guy was probably using a bad auto translator.

I do not use any translator. Maybe I should use it. Sorry for my English

John Kennett · 30 January 2015, 17:04

You're doing just fine!

Pikey Dave · 30 January 2015, 17:08

Matt, your English is better than my Polish😄

.....sh1t happens.......

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 02 February 2015, 09:59

Ribbers on shores near and far

some members have made thoughtful comments to my question, thanks in particular to Richard M, Nick and Deekus.
What I take away from this debate for far is:
- there are quality differences between a China and a EU-made RIB; whether these quality differences actually matter for my intended use is not yet fully clear. I would define myself as having requirements for avg. quality.
- in this community there is a very small number of users who are able to testify ón China-made RIBs based on personal experience; one user seems to be satisfied. Opinions on China-made RIBs run high, not always supported by facts.
- I take that dealer support is important in case things go wrong. This may be the most important argument against importing. Point fully taken.

The picture I posted originally was altered - yes you guessed this right.
Am I disappointed? Yes. Am I surprised? No.

Thanks

Pikey Dave · 02 February 2015, 15:46

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Originally Posted by rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

in this community there is a very small number of users who are able to testify ón China-madeRibbers on shores near and far

Thanks

True, & the only 2 members that I know that had Chinese ribs, sent them back because the boats literally fell apart. Go figure

.....sh1t happens.......

Daniel · 02 February 2015, 22:24

Not true.

I'm the 2nd member to post in this thread who's had an x-pro and could not fault. It was a capable 5.3m boat. The chap who bought it from me is still pleased with it 24mths on.

jyasaki · 03 February 2015, 15:26

My opinion is that China is in much the same manufacturing position as Japan was in the late 60's. A "Made in Japan" sticker prior to that time pretty much assured that the product was crudely manufactured, and low in quality. Fast forward a few years, and Japanese manufacturing quality had made great strides, improving both designs and manufacturing techniques, eventually becoming on a par with and surpassing other "quality" industrial nations.

China, IMO, is not quite there yet. Some stuff they build is quite good, a lot of it is still garbage. But it's improving. Not to the point where I'd buy something as expensive as a boat without a good eyeballs-on inspection, but certainly better than it was 10 years ago.

Bottom line: I'd be very careful with a purchase, and make sure had a course of action should problems arise.

jky

Poly · 04 February 2015, 19:25

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Originally Posted by jyasaki

Bottom line: I'd be very careful with a purchase, and make sure had a course of action should problems arise.

Yes but what would you do if you were carrying out a professional or academic marketing investigation on behalf of a Chinese company looking to exploit its products in Europe?

willk · 04 February 2015, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Poly

Yes but what would you do if you were carrying out a professional or academic marketing investigation on behalf of a Chinese company looking to exploit its products in Europe?

Dunno? Maybe stick a few photos, links and questions on RIB fora, tell the users not to make generic negative comments and come back after a few days to see if you got any bites?