Is Black Coloured Ribs Just A Passing Fad???

[TomLinley]

Yes the roof is a great option however you have to consider the COG and balance of the boat.

With the only being six meters, I've put a lot of hours in to making sure the sea keeping isn't compromised. If you had the roof in a big sea she would be too top heavy.

I've used the ICE1 with roof in a big RIB and its an awesome set up. When I come to sell her, if someone really wants the roof then it simply bolts on.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by TomLinley

It's a special A600. I have had her built to enter the round Ireland, I've made a few changes to the standard turn key ribeye package though.

1) larger fuel tanks
2) Custom shockwave ICE2 console and seating on the latest Fox suspension
3) fully plated deck to take seat and gear
4) enlarged stringers and modified transom
5) increased engine from their 115 to F150.
6) Full Raymarine gear
7) moved Nav lights etc to console mount
8) removed A-Frame to lower COG
9) added trim tabs for offshore seas
10) fuel filler relocated to bow as standard is located in Ribeye console.
11) 4 lifting points on deck and then the addition of military spec towing eyes, bow & stern

I will look to sell her on after this season.

Looking Good!..and Custom made to your needs...That's what it's ALL about!
Best of Luck with her!

[kerny]

Nice colour choice Tom, It makes ribeye look a more serious rib than just a leisure rib. I guess other prospective buyers will now follow suit

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by iberfoptic

Hi Guys Getting close to ordering my new rib was just looking your opinions on colour schemes i like the look of the black hypalon tubes with a red flash design what would you think of this colour selection in terms of looks and resale potential?

Drop the red. Either go for the stealth/military look or dont. The red will just muddle things. Mix grey with black.

[rocknrolla]

Originally Posted by TomLinley

My new boat is all black GRP with black console and grey fabric tubes with pressure release valves.

That looks neat

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Drop the red. Either go for the stealth/military look or dont. The red will just muddle things. Mix grey with black.

I'd go with that. Red fades to pink, and it'll look pretty 80's once it starts to fade.

[whisper]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Drop the red. Either go for the stealth/military look or dont. The red will just muddle things. Mix grey with black.

+2

[Andre]

My demo rib Black Magic was an all black Parker 650 . She has been with Greenpeace for 2 years now and if you look up Al Baker's album Ribs in action you will see she looks as good as new

Black looks cool but scratches on the gelcoat become very visible

[GED]

glad to hear you have got pressure relief valves....I knew a black Prosport that just kept blowing tubes, cones, ect.ect.

[captnjack]

My 1992 12.5ft Bombard SIB was black.
Every FC470 zodiac ever made is black.
Lots and lots of black RIBs and SIBs out there.

IF you decide to sell the market conditions then will help dictate the price. But market conditions and the overall popularity of the "commando black" seems pretty timeless to me.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by captnjack

My 1992 12.5ft Bombard SIB was black.
Every FC470 zodiac ever made is black.
Lots and lots of black RIBs and SIBs out there.

IF you decide to sell the market conditions then will help dictate the price. But market conditions and the overall popularity of the "commando black" seems pretty timeless to me.

Yep you guy's like "camo"

[captnjack]

Originally Posted by kerny

Yep you guy's like "camo"

Hah, I am red with white trim now. Been mistaken for the CG a couple times now

[colcreate]

Black and shiny works for me every time!
Ever since I read about the totally frictionless black ship in Hitch Hikers Guide to The Galaxy:
"Every time I press one of these black controls, labelled in black on a black background, a little black light lights up black to let me know I've done it."

[Al Baker]

Originally Posted by Siochair

Hi Tom,

Considering the amount of rain we have been getting were you not tempted to go for the roof option with side curtains? I'm looking forward to hearing your views on the Shockwave system. It looks fantastic.

What colour curtains for a black rib I wonder?

[wavelength]

we went onto black ribs back in the early 90s when we had our first Ocean Pro "Black Magic" which the local marina lock keepers delighted in calling Black Pudding. Its still knocking about around here and looks ....well it still looks like we should never have sold it.
All had pressure relief valves valves fitted and I've never branded m'bum on the tubes though they can get delightfully warm! We went astray once and bought a yellow one which everyone oohed and aaahhed over but was a bugga to keep clean. But to appreciate that you have to spend a lotta time wallowing in Morecambe Bay mud.
Some muck about in boats - others boat about in muck!

[Al Baker]

Seriously though I reckon the black rib thing will pass. You'll find that the uv rays will create grey crumbly patches on hypalon and will actually delaminate PVC sponsons.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Al Baker

Seriously though I reckon the black rib thing will pass. You'll find that the uv rays will create grey crumbly patches on hypalon and will actually delaminate PVC sponsons.

I disagree. Any shade of Hypalon starts to age, however cleaning and the use of protectorant will keep it looking good.

I had dark blue tubes on my first osprey that were 12 years old and they looked like new when cleaned.

[captnjack]

Originally Posted by Al Baker

Seriously though I reckon the black rib thing will pass. You'll find that the uv rays will create grey crumbly patches on hypalon and will actually delaminate PVC sponsons.

When??
They were making SIBs and RIBs in black 20 years ago and still are today...

[Nos4r2]

Saying nothing about the original black Redcrests...

[captnjack]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Saying nothing about the original black Redcrests...

Considering the number of people lusting for a (black) FC470 SIB, seems like black's not going outa style anytime soon.