Ballistic rib

jambo · 13 May 2013, 17:36

Saw a ballistic 6.5 on trailer the other day looked a very nice rib and hull looked okay for some serious ribbing. I am embarrassed to say I do not know much about them and do not know anybody that has one. Would be interested if any of the members who have ballistics enlighten me.

whisper · 13 May 2013, 17:38

Trevor G had one and I think he loved it

Mbryant · 13 May 2013, 19:38

A friend of mine had the 7.8 which we took out in some fairly rough weather (about a force 6), it handled great and was very quick given the weather.

I can't advise on what they are like to live with longer term but certainly a contender for a fun day out on the water.

SteveHall · 13 May 2013, 20:10

I have a 6.5 and love it

kerny · 13 May 2013, 20:14

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Originally Posted by SteveHall

I have a 6.5 and love it

When you get yourself sorted get her out with us nobbers, maybe a Piel Island jaunt.

SteveHall · 13 May 2013, 20:29

Yeah Kerny... I might as well not have one for the time I get out on it

This summer is going to be better...

Nos4r2 · 13 May 2013, 21:00

My 7.8 is built like a tank. The deck is an inch thick and I think the stringers are thicker than that.

Can't comment on the handling just yet!

Chris · 13 May 2013, 21:39

They handle well due to the agressive chines, very responsive, on the flipside they can be quite "slammy". I went out on a couple when Ribex had the show on the IOW.

Trevor G · 13 May 2013, 21:45

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Originally Posted by whisper

Trevor G had one and I think he loved it

Yup - we had the 6.5 and it coped with everything the south coast could throw at it.
Very seaworthy and I only sold it after 3 years (and 300 hours) to get something with a cabin.
Especially good if you take family out as there's lots of useable seating and locker room.
I'd definitely consider getting one again if/when I downsize.
Trev

wiLlfish · 13 May 2013, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Trevor G

I only sold it after 3 years (and 300 hours) cuz orl mi teef wer lewse an mi spinul colum woz 3 inchis shawter thann wen i startid

Iym saiyin nuffink

Leapy · 14 May 2013, 04:30

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Originally Posted by jambo

Would be interested if any of the members who have ballistics enlighten me.

Not very subtle, Billy. Most of use PM's for this type of question. But as you've come out, so to speak, I heard GaRfie used ballistics against PWC's - but he's moved on a while now. Perhaps you could PM his 'keeper'? ;-)

willk · 14 May 2013, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Leapy

I heard GaRfie used ballistics against PWC's - but he's moved on a while now. Perhaps you could PM his 'keeper'? ;-)

Ah, but gaRfiE is "ded an burried"! As for his sprog, unless Jambo is holding out on me, I'm fairly sure he is unaware of the ID of wilLfish's Gramps.

jambo · 14 May 2013, 09:14

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Originally Posted by willk

Ah, but gaRfiE is "ded an burried"! As for his sprog, unless Jambo is holding out on me, I'm fairly sure he is unaware of the ID of wilLfish's Gramps.

Your so right as of I would hold out on you!! I haven't a clue

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jambo · 14 May 2013, 09:17

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Originally Posted by Leapy

Not very subtle, Billy. Most of use PM's for this type of question. But as you've come out, so to speak, I heard GaRfie used ballistics against PWC's - but he's moved on a while now. Perhaps you could PM his 'keeper'? ;-)

Hi nice to hear from you. . No I have not gone to the dark-side
I have not seen one up here before and was genuinely interested from a ribbing point of view. Cheers
B!

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