Advise about Rib Quest Ribs - Page 2

Alan Priddy · 22 November 2004, 11:28

Sounds like "Last Year" all over again. My services are available to mediate on this matter

Alan P

Richard B · 22 November 2004, 11:36

'kinnell... here comes the cavalry!

What you gonna do Alan - send your boys round to duff 'em up?

The Garfish · 22 November 2004, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Alan Priddy

My services are available to mediate on this matter

Alan P

nahh. i fink thay nead sumboddy hoo noes orl bowt ribbs.

enywaiys i fink itts a gud eydea too av a bote dat yew cann taik ome too de missiis sow az shee cann jummp inn de fkker an gett a sunn tann inn de middul ov de winnter

SimpleSimon · 22 November 2004, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Richard B

'kinnell... here comes the cavalry!

What you gonna do Alan - send your boys round to duff 'em up?

and another good "flaming" post by richard

Jono what difference does it make what the core business is. I'm sure you have other lines of business you deal in which does not fit exactly your core business, Does that mean your are less professional in your other activities ?? |I doubt it.

Garfish - I wish I understood that post

Jono · 22 November 2004, 12:05

I'm assuming you mean me?... Well, the threat was made to Jono (t'other one) that he would be sued for slander if he didn't retract the statement about shower trays. However, Gary hasn't either confirmed or denied this link, so I was repeating the question, based on his threat of legal action, not on whether or not an operative who makes shower trays/sun beds as their primary job could also build RIBs satisfactorily. My question was what technology/operator “cross over” there was. Just being nosey really, ‘cause such things fascinate me. My “core business” is petro-chemical fabrications for refineries around the world, but I wouldn’t dream of allowing any of my employees to work on something that is removed from their normal line of skill. That is, they are “ace” welders and fabricators, but I wouldn’t let them near laminating unless they had been re-trained. Steelwork, though, that’s a different matter..
So yes, if you have a “cross over” of personnel, I do think it’s relevant, don’t you?

The Garfish · 22 November 2004, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Jono

if you have a “cross over” of personnel, I do think it’s relevant

wel i cann sea yew downt mewnlite az a loyer. jonjo rit wot hee rote sow dats fkin lybel nott slannder yew nobbur

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Originally Posted by Jono

could you indicate which companies you are referring to in your quote above?

probubly ribbiye, bommberd, riXb, SX, brittish tellycom, loids STB an a lode ov uvvers hoo arr comitid too maikin de lyves ov peepul inn sowth affrika an inndier beter bi provydin jobbs forr dem paw peepul. de fakt thay arr cheep layber az fuk orl too doo wiv itt.

Jono · 22 November 2004, 12:38

gArf, as ever you have pointed out my little "faux pas".. What can I say?

No, Gary said that it was RIBs masquerading as “British built" that were using "Johnny Foreigner” made tubes… and none of the companies you have listed pretend they are made in the UK, do they?.. with the possible exception of BT that is..

So who are the “many” companies to which Gary refers?

Jono Garton · 23 September 2007, 19:40

Anyone know whats happend to these guys?

I believe they called it a day, and now somone else has taken over the ribs side of things?

J

Downhilldai · 24 September 2007, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Jono Garton

Anyone know whats happend to these guys?

I believe they called it a day, and now somone else has taken over the ribs side of things?

J

I don't know, but if you really want one, there's a used one for sale here:

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F161305

Chris · 24 September 2007, 18:44

Looks like anew one to me?

Chris

Jono Garton · 16 July 2009, 21:37

Tony

Sorry if I seem negative about RIBquest the history is here on this thread.

They were also in to copying well know manufacturers hulls.

Jono

John Kennett · 17 July 2009, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Jono Garton

Sorry if I seem negative about RIBquest the history is here on this thread.

They were also in to copying well know manufacturers hulls.

Have you had a look at any of the RIBs made by the new Ribquest company?

Apart from buying a badly tarnished brand name, as far as I have seen they're doing things pretty well.

The Beard · 17 July 2009, 21:19

I must admit when I first started looking at RIBS a few years ago (I'm a bit of a slow starter) I was very pleased there was a RIB manufacturer only 400 yards from my front door. By the time I got (a little) closer to (thinking about) buying one, they'd been bought by a firm in Sheffield, a town not any more linked with boat building than Denton.

There was a statement on their website recently concerning a boat made by the original company. In it, it was stated that a boat that had been used by a Motor Boat magazine had been involved in an incident whereby the seat being used by the driver had come loose and at least one person was thrown overboard.

The article did say there was a possiblity the seat had been removed by a third party after
the magazine had sold it on and therefore it couldn't be assertained who was at fault.

I think.

Of course I may have got some, or most of that wrong. Oh, by the way, I don't have enough money to be worth sueing for libel.

tony t · 17 July 2009, 21:35

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Have you had a look at any of the RIBs made by the new Ribquest company?

Apart from buying a badly tarnished brand name, as far as I have seen they're doing things pretty well.

i agree with your mr kennett sir..they are doing things pretty well i,m looking forward to taking domino when shes finnished to show jono might even offer to take him to the new factory think he might be impressed with there setup as long as he buys lunch ..!!

Andy Gee · 20 July 2009, 09:50

I had a look and Demo on the 2 Ribquests that were at Seawork, one outboard and one fitted with a Jetpac.
Both boats were well built and finished both above and below deck level from what I could see. I was very impressed with the detail given to the wiring etc with top quality materials used- The guy who now owns the company used to run rally cars and it is evident in the finish.
The boats ran well for their size and if I was in the market for that size then I would be seriously looking at them.
HTH
Andy

Siochair · 20 July 2009, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Gee

I had a look and Demo on the 2 Ribquests that were at Seawork, one outboard and one fitted with a Jetpac.
Both boats were well built and finished both above and below deck level from what I could see. I was very impressed with the detail given to the wiring etc with top quality materials used- The guy who now owns the company used to run rally cars and it is evident in the finish.
The boats ran well for their size and if I was in the market for that size then I would be seriously looking at them.
HTH
Andy

Andy what was your impression of the jetpac? I like the idea of them but I'm just not sure if the implementation suits ribs.

Thanks

David

Trell · 20 July 2009, 12:34

Haven't we been down this thread before? seem to remember writing the following

"Ive had a 5.8 since 2006 which was one of the originals from Manchester, its coded and has been used as a back up boat for the last 3 years, the console and twin jockey seats were very poor quality and cracked after very little use, the hull/transom was supposedly rated to 150hp we fitted a Honda 135 etec and found that with less than 3 people the hull tends to twist, they could only get better !!!!"

But there again shower trays flex when you stand in them or am I just overweight.

To be fair though ive had no expierience with the ones made in Sheffield

Daniel · 20 July 2009, 12:45

Saw a ribquest in the flesh this weekend (breifly) and it looked to a much much higher finish than the 1st model i saw at Ribex 5+ yrs ago.

alystra · 20 July 2009, 13:04

I'm sure RIB International have reviewed a couple of boats from the new company in Sheffield (well, Dronfield) and I seem to remember they were very complementary. Well built, well finished and good performance. I must say, from the pictures I was quite taken by them.

Jeff · 20 July 2009, 21:22

I have seen one in the flesh ealier this year- being demo'd/ tested with the new buyer on the local lake. From what I saw it was well finished and used some good quality fittings and fixings. ......
The MD of the compnay was with him and happy to talk to us about the build etc even though he knew we were not in the market for one > seemed a nice guy who was proud of his product.
Only mho and I have no connection > apart from living 2 miles away !
Jeff