Could this be the perfect RIB?

[peteb]

Was out and about today and saw this fantastic RIB, I took a couple of pictures but have blanked out the face of the skipper as I don't know who it is and it would not be right, but here is the boat, any views on one of these before I go and make more enquiries about them, it certainly looks the part

[Andre]

Originally Posted by peteb

Was out and about today and saw this fantastic RIB, I took a couple of pictures but have blanked out the face of the skipper as I don't know who it is and it would not be right, but here is the boat, any views on one of these before I go and make more enquiries about them, it certainly looks the part

This rib is a Parker 900 Baltic and belongs to our ex-Distributor David Butler

[peteb]

Thanks, so who would be the distributor now and why is David an ex. any problems with those boats? It looked very sturdy and had a no nonsence look to it.

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Is David Butler not 'David B' that got banned from ribnet or am i imagining it!

Alex

[Andre]

Originally Posted by peteb

Thanks, so who would be the distributor now and why is David an ex. any problems with those boats? It looked very sturdy and had a no nonsence look to it.

The rib is a stunning piece of kit. No problems at all. The engine is the latest Cummins Mercruiser 320 HP linked to the Bravo 3 drive. Navigation equipment is the C120 from Raymarine

The Baltic hull has proven to be a great success and during the week will post pictures of our latest Parker 900 Baltic c/w twin Verado 275 and the latest Neptune console

[peteb]

Just looked at the .pl website and saw the same boat in the advert, certainly some interesting configurations on there. What would be the weight of a 900 with a trailer? if you could tow it that is.

[Andre]

Originally Posted by peteb

Just looked at the .pl website and saw the same boat in the advert, certainly some interesting configurations on there. What would be the weight of a 900 with a trailer? if you could tow it that is.

The rib has a 3.12 mtr beam so for towing you need to deflate the tubes. It was towed to the UK behind a lightweight truck so no ordinary 4 x 4 can do the job

[peteb]

I think I have the perfect and most powerful 4x4 to do the job just needed to know the weight, thanks

[Andre]

Originally Posted by peteb

I think I have the perfect and most powerful 4x4 to do the job just needed to know the weight, thanks

Will post information tomorrow cos not so sure at the moment

[Andre]

Originally Posted by peteb

I think I have the perfect and most powerful 4x4 to do the job just needed to know the weight, thanks

The total weight of the rib as shown on the above photos is 2520kg