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Old 05 July 2012, 21:37   #1
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So what are the pros and cons of this, I mean I know quite a few of us do it but is it all really worth it?
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So what are the pros and cons of this, I mean I know quite a few of us do it but is it all really worth it?
I suspect you'll find it's pointless when it's a 2 hour tow to the sea and you'll only ever use one of them.
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Old 05 July 2012, 21:39   #3
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So what are the pros and cons of this, I mean I know quite a few of us do it but is it all really worth it?
Must have to much money is all I can say it's bad enough keeping one going But!! if I had the money... well why not
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Old 05 July 2012, 21:49   #4
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So is that two votes for single rib ownership?

Anyone else like to confess all
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Old 05 July 2012, 21:49   #5
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2 different boats sure, why not ?

If you have 2 ribs then no. Keep one and sell the other to replace it with something different, be it speed, cruise, weekender etc.

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Old 05 July 2012, 21:56   #7
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So is that two votes for single rib ownership?

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I'm definately up for keeping two but its trying to hide one from the wife thats my problem!!

My Humber is coming to the end of its renovation now and its looking so good I don't think I can part with it, only problem is I've fallen in love with the SR4.7 thats now taking up the drive!!
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Well if you have 2 RIBs and you dry stack them with us you would get a ddiscount!!!
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Well if you have 2 RIBs and you dry stack them with us you would get a ddiscount!!!
Unfortunately I'm on the south east coast and there is no such thing as dry stack down here, you even struggle to find a decent slipway!
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A RIB and a SIB. It's the way forward. The SIB absolutely has to fit in the boot, including outboard. And you absolutely have to be wishing for the RIB if you're out on the SIB. And the reason for not taking the RIB has to fully balance if not outweigh the enjoyment got from the SIB.
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