Best rough seas RIB???

[Will Lankston]

Ok....opinions-The RIB that handles best in rough seas (most seaworthy etc) in other words if you were out in a storm, which sub 9m RIB would you most like to be in?

[timw]

...Ribeye, no question.

Have you been out lately Will, haven't seen you recently.

Tim

[pathalla]

Why mine of course.. It's not sub 9 but its all I have. I think most people will answer the same way about their own.. If you don't have that confidence then why would you own it in the first place?

[Will Lankston]

Originally Posted by timw

...Ribeye, no question.

Have you been out lately Will, haven't seen you recently.

Tim

No I haven't been about in an age..... I am in the process of looking at boats at the mo.....I love big chop so i want something thats solid in big waves but not too expensive? I guess its what everyone wants

[timw]

yes I was kind of joking about the Ribeye, it's fine in heavy seas but there are certainly better our there.

Those Humbers moored next to you look very capable...seems a bit of a waste on the Thames.

[Will Lankston]

Originally Posted by timw

Those Humbers moored next to you look very capable...seems a bit of a waste on the Thames.

Where is my boat moored? Its news to me that i have a boat..... I think u may have the wrong Will, Tim...... Its such a shame-u were so friendly

[timw]

Sorry, I thought it was you with that fast 150 hp blue rib moored on the Thames in Chelsea.

It's another Will...I forgot. Apologies!

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Will Lankston

Ok....opinions-The RIB that handles best in rough seas (most seaworthy etc) in other words if you were out in a storm, which sub 9m RIB would you most like to be in?

Depends on the rigout. most hulls are good at todays standard of build, some have their advantages though. I run an osprey derived hull which is the best I've had , over 2 others..... Dry ride, fast, & splits the waves, but it depends what you want TBH. What are your running conditions?Loaded?Passengers etc?

TBH I've been quite happy in an F7 with a 5.5 as much as my latest 8.5. If the kit is right and you have confidence in your gear as you should have, size does not matter

[Tony]

There is only one!!!!
Heehee

[Will Lankston]

Originally Posted by timw

Sorry, I thought it was you with that fast 150 hp blue rib moored on the Thames in Chelsea.

It's another Will...I forgot. Apologies!

Bugger....Wish that was me!