Brig 500 L 2014 0r Ribcraft 500 2010

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

It's probably a spoof poster again

Aye, methinks the same. 1 post & then goes strangely silent. Seagull

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Aye, methinks the same. 1 post & then goes strangely silent. Seagull

I don't think it's a spoof.

[andyces]

Nope off to Yeovil for a look at the 2010 Ribcraft tomorrow then down to Devon for a look at the Brig the weekend should have known what the answer would be from you guys but thought I would pull the pin out the grenade and ask !

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by andyces

Nope off to Yeovil for a look at the 2010 Ribcraft tomorrow then down to Devon for a look at the Brig the weekend should have known what the answer would be from you guys but thought I would pull the pin out the grenade and ask !

I'll ask again, what engines are on the boats? Is the RC a 4.8/545/585???


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

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I'll ask again, what engines are on the boats? Is the RC a 4.8/545/585???


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

60 hp 4 banger on a 5 m

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Aye, methinks the same. 1 post & then goes strangely silent. Seagull

It did cross my mind.....reckon we'll soon find out

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

60 hp 4 banger on a 5 m

weedy

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by andyces

Nope off to Yeovil for a look at the 2010 Ribcraft tomorrow then down to Devon for a look at the Brig the weekend should have known what the answer would be from you guys but thought I would pull the pin out the grenade and ask !

Is the Ribcraft 5m the "leisure" specked one with a moulded deck ect...?..if so it is a bit of a departure from the RC norm.
Matt h had a Traditional build (ply deck-Transome ect) 5m built new...with I think a 90 yam 2stroke on the back which went well! And was a good Outfit...His favourite boat...quite something for someone who's had about 60!
Depending on what your after..You may find the 60 is a bit tame.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

weedy

Blig is same although you can av a etec 2 banger 60 max

[andyces]

Ribcraft - 500 Sport RIBs and Inflatable Boats for sale in Somerset, South West :: Boats and Outboards
This is the boat as advertised any comments greatly appreciated

[Poly]

Originally Posted by andyces

Ribcraft - 500 Sport RIBs and Inflatable Boats for sale in Somerset, South West :: Boats and Outboards
This is the boat as advertised any comments greatly appreciated

mmm... so that was built in 2010 with a layout that is a bit different from their norm. The fact that in 4 years its not caught on might tell you something about the experiment?

[NSS]

Originally Posted by Poly

mmm... so that was built in 2010 with a layout that is a bit different from their norm. The fact that in 4 years its not caught on might tell you something about the experiment?

Yep, it may even indicate that other manufacturers do a better job on 'leisure' layouts.

[andyces]

Yes think I might be giving this one a miss and carry on looking at alternatives

Cheers

Andy

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by andyces

Yes think I might be giving this one a miss and carry on looking at alternatives

Cheers

Andy

It's certainly a stray from the RC norm. Not seen one like that before & not sure if I want to see another. The fundamentals would still be sound though, hull/tubes/transom. Just "Odd" topsides

[PeterM]

Daring to be different and having a boat with a similar layout to the RC and using it in the same water.... I'd suggest for the uses the OP suggests it may be a good bet.

Better riding than the brig, probably a lot tougher and all with the practical aspect of a full 'leisure' lay out.

Different can work well or fail hugely. I'd still take the RC over the Brig....And for three on board with some bags etc the RC will still get you home even in the worst youre likely to run into around the Dorset coast.

[Searider]

Ribtec 550 Freeway was a similar oddity.

Whilst "Different" can be better, it isn't always so!

[Max Swell]

50000 units sold in 50 countries ..... Brig are not a back street manufacturer..the Aussies and USA are their biggest markets

I am happy with mine ....open your minds... And no bullet holes when it arrived!

The trouble is here ....you don't know what you don't know....

Chin chin

[willk]

Originally Posted by Max Swell

50000 units sold in 50 countries ..... Brig are not a back street manufacturer..the Aussies and USA are their biggest markets

Neither Australia nor the USA are known for their RIB markets - still a rare enough craft compared to the hard boats. Until recently, RIBnet didn't even apply trade membership to USA based companies "pour encourager les autres". Lada built a lot of cars. 15 billion dung beetles may have the numbers on their side, but I'm still having steak for dinner...

[Max Swell]

Whatever.....

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Max Swell

Whatever.....

flounces off, stage left