Redbay ribs

chris-soton · 19 September 2010, 12:11

Had a good look at the 8.4 open at Southampton, seems like quite solid boat but wondered what the reputation was like amongst people here! Lets compare to Ribcraft! (What would you rather own?!)

Many thanks!

Kernow Buoy · 19 September 2010, 12:41

AND in the green corner, fighting on behalf of the Emerald Isle ....

willk · 19 September 2010, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Kernow

AND in the green corner, fighting on behalf of the Emerald Isle ....

Shaddup you!

Was it this one, by any chance? I did wonder where the extra 8.4 popped up from...

The rib in the pic is a bit of a departure for Redbay, she's, um, very pretty

Nippy too

DJS · 19 September 2010, 13:48

I was at the Redbay factory a few weeks ago and I have to say I was very impressed by the layup and finish. One of the models had a monocoque deck construction which looked incredibly strong. I would have no concerns with a Redbay!!

chris-soton · 19 September 2010, 13:58

Had a good look at it, similar colours to the pic above however it had a DF300, my only concern was that it was not quite as well fitted out, what I mean by that is the little details such as the fitting of the electronics and the location of bilge pump etc

HUMBER P4VWL · 19 September 2010, 14:20

I'd rather compare the hull, tubes and fixed parts to see which is the better boat. You can source and get fitted any engine/electronics/bilge pump etc by other professionals.

Also I'd never judge final fit out by a show boat. They nearly all seem rushed to get them there.

Focus on peoples experience of handling and durability. Then fit the minor parts to the champion for your circumstance!

Or buy a nice ex demo from someone at a nice discount like we did!

chris-soton · 19 September 2010, 15:07

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Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

I'd rather compare the hull, tubes and fixed parts to see which is the better boat. You can source and get fitted any engine/electronics/bilge pump etc by other professionals.

Also I'd never judge final fit out by a show boat. They nearly all seem rushed to get them there.

Focus on peoples experience of handling and durability. Then fit the minor parts to the champion for your circumstance!

Or buy a nice ex demo from someone at a nice discount like we did!

Understand what you mean but when buying a Ribcraft the whole fit out is done in house to an exceptionally high level so it’s hard not to compare.

Pikey Dave · 19 September 2010, 15:51

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Originally Posted by chris-soton

Understand what you mean but when buying a Ribcraft the whole fit out is done in house to an exceptionally high level......

Is it?

chris-soton · 19 September 2010, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Is it?

Well if you want it to be!

Pikey Dave · 19 September 2010, 16:25

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Originally Posted by chris-soton

Well if you want it to be!

I did, it wasn't

It is now

chris-soton · 19 September 2010, 17:18

PM sent!

tonymac · 19 September 2010, 18:30

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Originally Posted by willk

Shaddup you!

Was it this one, by any chance? I did wonder where the extra 8.4 popped up from...

The rib in the pic is a bit of a departure for Redbay, she's, um, very pretty

Nippy too

She is indeed rather ... pretty!

Not like other Redbays that are real 4x4s!!

Is that your new one Willk?

willk · 19 September 2010, 20:27

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Originally Posted by tonymac

Is that your new one Willk?

Cheeky, bit too "tasteful" for me. Mind you, the cooler has to be a good idea

. I haven't got enough Brownie Points for a new one just yet but I think that the current willkcraft will be going on the market in the spring.

Between you and me and the wall, the 8.4 has been superceded by the 850 which is a shorter version of the somewhat scary 1050

, so a new hull and whatever takes yer fancy stuck on topsides...

I don't quite get this thread. Is there a specific issue here, or a genda?