RIB for long distance haul - Page 2

TIM · 17 April 2007, 07:44

I dont think you are going to get many ribs at 45 knots in diesel with a 45k budget, your going to have to pay more , anyway running at 45knots in the alantic , i think you body will give up the abuse after 1hr anyway , unless you go redbay 11m with airsupenssion seats . they have a top speed of 42knots and cruise at 30-35knots, but dubble your budget, and you wont be close to paying for one of these amazing Ribs, !!!!!!

Bravo 3 or 3 X's are a ticking time bomb in a rib , to be avoided at all costs !!!!!!

GO to the redbay Boat yard its is bloody amazing

PeteSmith · 17 April 2007, 08:42

We use a 8m Humber Ocean Pro with a Yanmar 240hp with Bravo 3 Leg, The only down side with the setup is that its slowest speed when you engage gear is about 4.5kts so close quarter work is interesting!

We have a 200l underfloor tank and easily reach speeds of 49kts with 4 passengers - I love to know why the bigger engines are only reaching the low 40's.....

Why doesnt anyone love Humbers any more? with their big tubes they are very good dry, sea keeping boats....

><(((º>

Pete

BogMonster · 17 April 2007, 10:03

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Originally Posted by PeteSmith

Why doesnt anyone love Humbers any more? with their big tubes they are very good dry, sea keeping boats....

In my case, cos they fall to bits, but it is a good boat when it isn't falling to bits and I seem to be on the final lap as far as sorting that out is concerned.

alt · 17 April 2007, 10:04

Tim - I've emailed Redbay asking if I can pop on on Friday and see what 2nd hand boats they have in stock (And possibly test drive one)

Pete - Got a pic of your seating setup?

PeteSmith · 17 April 2007, 13:58

Im afraid I dont have seats as its used for diving (see attached pics) It just has a bottle rack in front of the console, although since the photos were taken there is now a big lockable box infront of the console that makes a perfect seat.

When we got the rib the console was in the middle of the boat, but cos its screwed to the floor we moved it to the back.

Andre · 17 April 2007, 15:13

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Originally Posted by PeteSmith

We have a 200l underfloor tank and easily reach speeds of 49kts with 4 passengers - I love to know why the bigger engines are only reaching the low 40's.....

><(((º>

Pete

Peter, my Parker 750RS with the CMD 320 and Bravo 1 reaches a speed of 49.5 knots and I have a 220 ltr fuel tank and a large console where there is a lot of wind resistant ect ect , probably with a normal jockey console where the helmsman to totally exposed the speed could be over 50 knots but I prefer to be shelted

Endeavour · 17 April 2007, 15:22

How about a ferryman?

The Garfish · 17 April 2007, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Endeavour

How about a ferryman?

av yew bin sniffin gloo agen

gaRf

Endeavour · 17 April 2007, 16:10

And i thought it was a self flooding hull.......

Julian · 17 April 2007, 16:10

How about one like ours, 8.5mtr, 300hp Yanmar, with 2 up 48knts and holds 90 Gallons of Diesel for long distance trips.

Julian

benc · 17 April 2007, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Julian

How about one like ours, 8.5mtr, 300hp Yanmar, with 2 up 48knts and holds 90 Gallons of Diesel for long distance trips.

Julian

Will this fit within the budget though?

alt · 17 April 2007, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Julian

How about one like ours, 8.5mtr, 300hp Yanmar, with 2 up 48knts and holds 90 Gallons of Diesel for long distance trips.

Julian

What's she like for driiving while standing up? Does she have a Bravo3 drive?

The Edges · 17 April 2007, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Andre

Seahawk IV will not be available for sale in the summer . as for the seating then you have 4 persons on jockey seats and the console front seat is not really for any bad weather only a leisure ride.

I hope you find the right rib

Go Andre sell it earlier
Then you will be able to afford that new pair of wellies !!!!

alt · 17 April 2007, 18:43

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Originally Posted by The Edges

Go Andre sell it earlier
Then you will be able to afford that new pair of wellies !!!!

It does sound like the perfect RIB for me

Seaharrier · 17 April 2007, 19:05

Tis one could give you the speed and it almost fits the budget.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F80392/

John Kennett · 17 April 2007, 19:17

That's a good find. Alt, you've said that you can spend up to £45k, they're asking £49k - there must be a deal to be done.

It will do the speed you want, and more. You might need to rework the seating, but it's about as close as you'll get to ticking all the boxes.

John

alt · 17 April 2007, 19:45

Looks quite good! As you said the seating may have to be modified. I have sent an email asking for the spec

Andre · 17 April 2007, 20:01

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Originally Posted by alt

It does sound like the perfect RIB for me

If you are serious perhaps we could do a deal. I will workout a price tomorrow and if you are still interested then come over for a test run

benc · 17 April 2007, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Seaharrier

Tis one could give you the speed and it almost fits the budget.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F80392/

I might be wrong, but I dont think this one is for sell anymore - I think it is going to be kept and chartered... might be wrong though

Gordon McMath · 17 April 2007, 21:20

Alt I know this boat very well,it has been well maintained and you will not be disappointed.Good luck.
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F80392/