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Old 22 July 2010, 16:00   #1
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ribcraft update

Thought i would give you a update having gone through loads of research this is going to be the one going down next month to tie up loose ends with jason ,Colour choice not final, pics will follow, electrics i will fit myself,The are a few small changes as you can see,


British Built Rigid Inflatable Boats
Ribcraft 6.4m Basic Boat including the following items
Commercial Specification Hypalon inflation tubes with colour choice Black
External tube looped lifelines, with 'D' ring tube patches (Black)
'D' section rubbing strake fendering. Black. Black
Anti-Slip decking finish Black Black

Under deck trunking system for all cables.
Aft deck water collection sump
Elephant trunk style deck drainers 4" minimum
Stainless steel bow winch eye strong point and transom mounted towing eyes.
Whale Supersub Smart 650 bilge pump wired to console, includes skin fitting, hose and carling switch. ISO15083
Foot pump and emergency tube repair kit
Anchor locker, hatch and deck tie off cleat
Console and Seating
Offshore console complete with front seat, stowage locker, upholstery, access hatch, passenger
stainless steel grab rail and spray windscreen including stainless wrap round steel grab rail
2 One person jockey seat with hinged seat, stainless steel backrest with bolster and seat securing
latch.
Deluxe rear bench seat including, hinged seat, backrest with bolster and seat securing latch
2 Wing side supports for one man jockey seats
Fuel Systems Special RequirmentsTwin Pick Up for the fuel system
Fuel Systems
40 gallon (180 litre) approx stainless steel under deck fuel tank with water separating fuel filter,
console recess filler, Perko filler with integrated breather, emergency shut of valve, electronic fuel
sender and fuel gauge. ISO 21487
A' Frame
Heavy duty stainless steel double 'A' Frame manufactured from 2" tubing. Mounted to transom.
High tow point included for water-skiing.
Tube Accessories
5 Over Pressure Release Valves, One per chamber
4 Wear patches bonded to tube
Rubber grab handle bonded to tube. Steering System
Twin engine "Seastar" outboard hydraulic steering system including helm pump, dual tie bar kit, engine ram, all hoses and all installation costs (For twin engines up to 400hp)
Electrical and Instruments
Series 25 Navigation lights wired to console with carling switch, Port, Starboard and all-round
white. (The all around white can be individually illuminated via the two position switch).
Ribcraft six way electrical distribution box with battery isolator bus bar and fuse board (Required
for electrical & electronic installations)
Stainless steel engine bolt lock fitted (Usually and insurance requirement)
Road Trailer
Rapide R4B61 Twin axle multi roller coaster trailer package.

Fitting and Installation of Outboard (Twin Engine, Double Console
Outfitting and Installation of twin Outboard Motors including the supply of batteries, battery
cables, battery housings, ISO 7840 fuel lines, control cables and all other small parts Includes
twin top mount control box, lanyard, dual engine tie bar and wiring loom/panel.

2 SUZUKI DF90 ATX EFI four stroke outboard motor, Including propeller, tachometer, trim gauge
and remote control box (power trim and long shaft).
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Realy capable and nice spec RIB! I'm sure you'll be pleased with her Whats your reason for opting for twin engines?
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oi why arent you working??????
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I can't recommend Ribcraft enough !!! Thier boats are really solid and give you bags of confidence in the rough stuff.
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oi why arent you working??????
good question when I look around here! Getting there now ...I hope!!!
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Realy capable and nice spec RIB! I'm sure you'll be pleased with her Whats your reason for opting for twin engines?

Its just what i want really the twins are something that ive wanted for a few years
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I can't recommend Ribcraft enough !!! Thier boats are really solid and give you bags of confidence in the rough stuff.
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seen the thread on your rib looks really good was going with all black myself but having a rethink now
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Black could be hot in the sun?
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Black could be hot in the sun?

Yes thought that will have final colour choice in the next couple of days
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Old 22 July 2010, 19:31   #10
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Twins a very good choiceyou will smile from ear to ear.Looking forward to seeing the pictures
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Black too hot in the sun - north wales coast??! hahahaha !!!
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LOL Very true Ronin. He's Manchester as well, it's own micro climate of rain!

Seriously though, personally I find anything black on a hot day is so hot to touch, especially if in shorts. Personally I like blue tubes and White hull/deck or orange tubes and hull/deck though that's a bit commercial.
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.. personally I find anything black on a hot day is so 'hot' to touch, especially if in shorts.
Really?
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Very good. JK will have this in the bilges in no time!!!
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Pictures of the rib

This could be the layout of colour please let me know what you think Click image for larger version

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Looks good - will certainly stand out. Is the hull going to be yellow well? My only thoughts are the wear patches may get grubby quickly?
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Looks good - will certainly stand out. Is the hull going to be yellow well? My only thoughts are the wear patches may get grubby quickly?

hi ronin yes hull yellow as well its called sunflower yellow i have not thought about that with the wear patches will just have to be careful
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love the layout, seats for wavejumping, bench for storage and sitting around, what about a picnic table in front of the bench,they look smart when done nicely!!!
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to the layout, we have that. Think how far back/forward you want the bench. We got ours near to the jockeys so they could reach for the grab handles on the back of the jockeys and we got a reversible backrest so you can sit facing backwards out the wind or watch skiers.

Problem is if people are sat on the bench facing forward you can't get across the boat between them and the jockey backs. The space behind the bench is wasted unless we reverse the backrest, so if yours is fixed I'd move it a bit further back in boat to utilise the deck space between the two. Just a thought. Ours is 6.3 humber op.

I like tonyt 's ribquest colours if you like black, haves a look. Our boat is yellow and White, yellow tubes or patched show dirt/stains!!unless you live in a Marina, ours is moored.

Going to be nice!!
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Any pics of the final product?
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