Is The London Boat Show Worth Visiting To Buy A Rib

taitharris · 20 October 2004, 14:52

I'm going to buy a new rib. I want to see a selection at a boatshow and wondered if the London Boat Show was worth a look. I'm coming in from The Netherlands so do not want to waste four flights if there are not going to be any RIBs there. Ladies and gentlemen: your opinions als je blieft.

Carl · 20 October 2004, 14:57

yes

Alan · 20 October 2004, 14:57

If you are interested in a Tornado, Zodiac, Marlin Cabin RIB, Possibly Ribtec or Ribcraft then yes. If not then no!

Manos · 20 October 2004, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Alan

Marlin Cabin RIB

Do they also make a cabin RIB?

Louise · 20 October 2004, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Manos

Do they also make a cabin RIB?

Have a look here: http://www.marlinboats.info/ribs/29efbcabin.shtml .

swginn · 20 October 2004, 15:30

Add XS-Ribs to that list also. I went last year and ended up buying. One thing for sure is You will get a better price at the boatshow.

I think I heard Solent Ribs are gonna be there too, but I could be wrong. Expect most mainstream RIB manufacturers to be there, ie: Avon, Valiant, Zodiac, etc.

There are some photos from last yrs show here to give you an idea of what its like:

London Boat Show 2004

Worth going even to look at the engines!!

I'm going next year definitely. By the way International Visitors get a special pass to get in free if you plan to go more than one day and there is also an International Visitors Lounge!!

Louise · 20 October 2004, 16:05

Taitharris, nearer the time, have at look at their website and there will probably be a list of exhibitors so you can judge for yourself whether the selection is worth a trip! The website is http://www.londonboatshow.net/ but no exhibitor list yet

. HTH