Concept Rib

[Sonar]

Are there any concept ribs being built ?

Got an Idea you would like to see incorporated in to a rib.?

What do you think the next great idea will be for rib design or extras.??

[Jim Robinson]

We have a 10m project underway not going to say more at this stage but this is the helm seat we are working on this week.

[Sonar]

Originally Posted by Jim Robinson

We have a 10m project underway not going to say more at this stage but this is the helm seat we are working on this week.

Looks like an interesting project.

Will there be any under deck storage lockers ?

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by Sonar

Are there any concept ribs being built ?

Got an Idea you would like to see incorporated in to a rib.?

What do you think the next great idea will be for rib design or extras.??

We're doing the hard boat version first, but we may do a RIB if there is a call for it? Four racing seats with an option for a large bench behind for the leisure version with a cabin comprising of a V berth and a small galley with the heads under the berth.

[Sonar]

Originally Posted by Cookee

We're doing the hard boat version first, but we may do a RIB if there is a call for it? Four racing seats with an option for a large bench behind for the leisure version with a cabin comprising of a V berth and a small galley with the heads under the berth.

This looks like it has a stepped hull.
What are the advantages of a stepped hull ?

[Robbie Diesel]

Got an Idea you would like to see incorporated in to a rib.?

How about suspension seats that DON'T cost £2500 Each ??????

[gtflash]

I REALLY want a wave piercing type design of boat or rib, in a family sized model, like rib kali

[Sonar]

I was thinking more along the lines of wells in the floor for holding batteries and storage of other items. Watertight.
Trying to keep the weight to the lowest part of the boat.

A consul with the steering wheel let in to it so it does not stick out as far.

Two under floor in line fuel tanks and change over switch.

Spare conducts under the floor so as one could add accessories .easily..
With screwed down access covers each end.

A vhs aerial built into the A frame that gos up when you turn on the radio like a car aerial.

The fuel breather run through to the transom.

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by Sonar

This looks like it has a stepped hull.
What are the advantages of a stepped hull ?

It does have a stepped hull, and like hull designs they all vary, but operate on the same principal. To put it simply, instead of running on a "pad" or the rear of the "V", a stepped hull runs on two or three points, ie. the point of the transom and the steps forward of that, this reduces drag and increases pitch stability.

How about suspension seats that DON'T cost £2500 Each ??????

What do you have - I will listen to anyone!

A consul with the steering wheel let in to it so it does not stick out as far.


A vhs aerial built into the A frame that gos up when you turn on the radio like a car aerial.

If you put the steering wheel closer to the console, you will have to cut out more space for your legs or do you have very long arms?

VHF aerials like that used to exist for CB radios (I'm going back a bit here), but especially on a boat it isn't practical because of the environment, a VHF aerial needs to be exactly the right length to work properly (to short and it could damage the transmitter), and with all of the salt it wouldn't last long.

The other stuff is common on well made boats!

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by Sonar

What are the advantages of a stepped hull ?

Less likely to slide off the trailer on a steep slipway.