New Rib - builders choice - Page 2

matt h · 01 September 2013, 19:02

Just promoting a great brand dude:!!
Same as all boat owners do:

Crusher · 01 September 2013, 19:53

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Originally Posted by matt h

Buy a Ribcraft...................

+1 I have always been very impressed both with their boats, and customer service
(And I am nothing to do with them, just a very pleased customer)

Poly · 01 September 2013, 20:56

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Originally Posted by matt h

Buy a Ribcraft. At least you know there are all built in one place and have been since day one. Yeovil..and can be specified exactly how you want it laid out!
Multiple choices on seating and layout arrangements and you deal direct.
Factory visits are encouraged to view the various stages on construction and various options can be added or changed prior to fitment.
Check em out at the Southampton boat show and have a chat to Jason!

matt - I'm sure there are some differentiators hidden somewhere in that message, but I'm not seeing them. Don't get me wrong Ribcraft are great boats; but they've moved factory through growth (so whilst still in Yeovil have evolved as other brands have - probably for the better), and all the brands listed earlier offer various layouts and will bespoke to your requirements and open their factory doors.

Pikey Dave · 02 September 2013, 10:07

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Originally Posted by matt h

Buy a Ribcraft. At least you know there are all built in one place and have been since day one. Yeovil..and can be specified exactly how you want it laid out!
Multiple choices on seating and layout arrangements and you deal direct.
Factory visits are encouraged to view the various stages on construction and various options can be added or changed prior to fitment.
Check em out at the Southampton boat show and have a chat to Jason!

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Leave the Osprey brand out of your bitch fight. Drop it FFS, it's boring.

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Originally Posted by Poly

matt - I'm sure there are some differentiators hidden somewhere in that message, but I'm not seeing them. Don't get me wrong Ribcraft are great boats; but they've moved factory through growth (so whilst still in Yeovil have evolved as other brands have - probably for the better), and all the brands listed earlier offer various layouts and will bespoke to your requirements and open their factory doors.

I'm obviously missing summat here. I thought Matt's comment was pretty straightforward & inoffensive & certainly less "exuberant" than some of his posts. So why the harsh comment from Mollers & the cryptic comment from Poly, is there some history?

Poly · 02 September 2013, 10:17

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I'm obviously missing summat here. I thought Matt's comment was pretty straightforward & inoffensive & certainly less "exuberant" than some of his posts. So why the harsh comment from Mollers & the cryptic comment from Poly, is there some history?

Matt's comment was edited after Mollers "feedback"...

...I try to make all my posts cryptic that way you get fun unpicking them. However on this occasion it was pretty straightforward: Matt H gave a list of reasons why you should by a Ribcraft but almost all those reasons were all equally applicable to all of the other brands being proposed so weren't really reasons for selecting Ribcraft over the competition.

If people are going to "tell" a user what to do I'd like to see them back it up with some substantive reasoning.

C2 RIBS · 02 September 2013, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Poly

Matt's comment was edited after Mollers "feedback"...

...I try to make all my posts cryptic that way you get fun unpicking them. However on this occasion it was pretty straightforward: Matt H gave a list of reasons why you should by a Ribcraft but almost all those reasons were all equally applicable to all of the other brands being proposed so weren't really reasons for selecting Ribcraft over the competition.

If people are going to "tell" a user what to do I'd like to see them back it up with some substantive reasoning.

Rogue Wave · 02 September 2013, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I'm obviously missing summat here. :

PM sent

Pikey Dave · 02 September 2013, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

PM sent

It hasn't come through.

willk · 02 September 2013, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

It hasn't come through.

The NSA musta got it...

CaptainGb · 02 September 2013, 13:47

Thanks for all the comments, keep them coming. Looks like Osprey and Ribcraft have some very strong fans but no one yet to support XS.

Daniel · 02 September 2013, 21:01

XS are indifferent. A perfectly good boat at a keen price.

It says something about a brand when they create a loyal or enthusiastic following.

Ribcraft have this (haven't owned one)
Osprey certainly have this (and it includes me)
Scorpion too - future owner I hope

There will be other such brands.

Poly · 02 September 2013, 22:49

There used to be a few keen XS owners on here. Never heard anyone say anything bad about them. They'd be on my possibles list - but if budget is not a key factor I think you'll end up going with one of the others.

solent spence · 02 September 2013, 23:22

Our xs is a great boat and barnet marine is a good company to deal with

Rogue Wave · 03 September 2013, 00:49

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Originally Posted by willk

The NSA musta got it...

ISN'T NSA AN STD

Turk cell router was down for a while

Rogue Wave · 03 September 2013, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Osprey certainly have this (and it includes me)
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So it Should Top Banana really was a superb boat and phenomanal in the rough stuff

rib-eaver · 03 September 2013, 17:47

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Originally Posted by CaptainGb

I'm getting ready to visit a few builders or see their demo boats at the Southampton show. I was initially looking at 8.5m but got worried that it would be too difficult to tow/store and fuel in Cornwall (especially with petrol), so now looking between 6.5m and 7.5m.

I want something robust and simple with a good sea hull, I have narrowed the choice to Ribcraft, Zodiac milpro, Redbay, Ribquest, XS Ribs. In your experience, which builder will give the best service and produce the best quality boat with no delivery issues or warranty arguments?
Other consideration is size of the deposit/stage payments while the boat is being built. The smaller the better.

Cheers!

Hi there.. Im an owner of a 7.3M Ribquest (3 years old) with 250HP. I am looking to promote the sale at the used boat show (not yet on the market). Bought new and spec'd the build direct with Ribquest. Boat has been stored on a dry stack and is immaculate. <150 hours, and serviced regularly. Selling due to new house purchase taking up all my time (oh and money). Let me know if (available immediately) previously owned ribquest 7.3M, is of interest to you.? - Regards

CaptainGb · 03 September 2013, 20:03

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Originally Posted by rib-eaver

Hi there.. Im an owner of a 7.3M Ribquest (3 years old) with 250HP. I am looking to promote the sale at the used boat show (not yet on the market). Bought new and spec'd the build direct with Ribquest. Boat has been stored on a dry stack and is immaculate. <150 hours, and serviced regularly. Selling due to new house purchase taking up all my time (oh and money). Let me know if (available immediately) previously owned ribquest 7.3M, is of interest to you.? - Regards

Thanks rib-eaver but I'm looking at a new rib. good luck with the sale at the show.

sib · 03 September 2013, 20:46

Nothing wrong with XS, in fact I think they are often an overlooked brand on this forum. No nonsense and strong with good ergonomics. Ergonomics are so often overlooked by rib builders, such as when it gets rough you want to be in the rib as opposed to on the rib ( freeboard) and you don't want the windscreen right by your face when hitting waves hard. You also need to be able drain a lot of deck water fast. Crew needs to have suitable hand holds......
Why are XS always a few £k less than someone like RC ? Maybe RC just wants to or need to make more profit per boat..I'll never know.

I've spent a lot of time off Scotland in up to F8 in 8m Scorpions and would have rather been in ribs with better rough water ergonomics in those conditions yet on calmer days enjoy the quick hull of them.

Most rib makers have a niche market whether that is racing, family boating, rough water ergonomics, med style layouts etc etc . There is no rib that is perfect for all of these, they will compromise in certain areas in their various sizes.

I need two boats !

mike-m · 04 September 2013, 21:58

Hi,

I have an XS 750 with 250hp Verado on the back, purchased new from Barnet Marine. Found them good to deal with, build quality great and specced as I requested. A seriously good workboat as well, with huge carrying capacity and a child-friendly feel - you sit in it, not on it.

Worth a drive!

Mike

freespirit3 · 04 September 2013, 22:01

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Originally Posted by csjukes

Ribquest 6.3/6.8 are both incredible boats and look fantastic. Commercial hull, leisure layout and highest quality

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For your money I would go with a company who specialise in listening to the customer and building a great value for money boat.

I have looked at the Ribquest ribs in the past and the build quality and attention to detail is excellent. I was lucky enough to go out in a 7m and a 6.3 at rib ex a couple of years ago and the boats were really lovely. It reminds me of the good old British days of strong engineering, functional and value for money. No hidden costs.

For me I now have an older redbay which is lovely but if I was in the market for new i wouldnt think twice and go for their 5.8 or 6.3.