RIB Weight

dimitris · 25 April 2001, 16:21

Hi,
I am a new user of this group. I live in Athens Greece and own a 5m RIB. It is build by a Greek Manifacturer (Actually there are quite a few of them).

It is very common for Greek RIBs to be much Heavier that those of other suppliers(British, Italian etc).

Is it a good or a Bad thing for a RIB to be heavy ? Are there any rules ?

Thanks

Dimitris Milionis

gaelforce · 28 April 2001, 02:53

hi dimitros,

how heavy is your rib? (without engine)

dimitris · 28 April 2001, 13:56

Hi,

Thanks for your Response.

These are the Technical Characteristics of my RIB. My engine is a 2-stroke 4-cylinder Mercury 115 giving me 44 knots appox.

Technical Characteristics

Boat Weight : 420 Kgr

Total Lenght : 5.00Ì
Total Width : 2.45Ì

Internal Length : 4.15Ì
Internal Width : 1.65Ì

Airchambers Num : 6
Airchambers Diameter : 0.54-0.47Ì
Airchambers Material : 1100DTEX. HYPALON-NEOPRENE
Max Airchambers Press: 225 ÌÂÁR

Allowable Max Weight : 1230 Kgr
Number of Persons : 7

Max Power : 115 HP
Suggested Power : 75-90 HP
Min Power : 60 HP

Hull : Deep V 55-23 POLYESTER

Thanks

Dimitris