Shakespeare Ribs - Your questions Answered

[Jono Garton]

Since the pictures of Peters Shakespeare RIB apeared on the forums sevral questions have been asked, so Just to let you know, Jono (the other one) and I have been working away with Shakespeare and several tube suppliers, for a while now, in an effort to create and supply a high quality, low (relatively, after all this is the marine world we’re talking about!) cost way of getting onto the water in a RIB. This venture has been fueled by our general "dissatisfaction" of the RIB industry as a whole.
We are aiming to be fully sorted by the beginning of next season under the name of Professional Boat Sales , but can, even this early in the game supply new Shakespeare RIBS. We are in the process of building both a 620 and a 520, which will be available for viewing and demonstration shortly.

We have built 620’s already, but each time we think we’re going to have a demonstrator, someone steps forward with cash…. And you know I like the smell of cash!

We will supply boats in various stages, from tubed hulls, to complete "turnkey" boats with all the kit and training ready to get onto the water.

We are not going to be selling "cheap" boats! What we are selling is quality bits of kit that are well put together from quality sources. Shakespeare Hulls, UK Built Hypalon Tubes , Suzuki engine packages, Admiral trailers and the like. Our aim is to source all the components that you want, from reputable companies and either offer them to you as a kit for self rigging, or rig them for you in our Midlands based premises.

We have chosen Shakespeare as the boat to sell as we have been very impressed, not only with the high quality of the work they turn out, but the attention to detail that they show along with their willingness to look at modifications suggested.

We have also been involved in the discussions with Shakespeare and Suzuki and are pleased that we can offer Suzuki engines as original equipment on boats that we supply.

Those of you that are experienced, like I am, in buying RIBS will be aware of the aggravation of dealing with some companies/builders and this is precisely what we aim to overcome. You will not get false promises of delivery, you will get your telephone calls answered, you will get progress reports, and you will get the opportunity to inspect your boat as it is being built. Above all you will get the boat at the quality you expect and at the price that suits you.

We aim to provide the boat buyer with the sort of service that they have the right to expect and not what they currently receive from some sources.

If you have any questions, want to book a demonstration, or just a general "chinwag" about RIBS please contact me on the usual numbers,

[Louise]

Sounds great. Good luck with your new venture, Jono and Jono.

[Richard B]

Good luck - sounds like you've got the right idea!

[Manos]

Good luck

[MeMe]

..........you both all the very best, may I request some additional information on avalibility, prices and engine packages. I've seen one or two "Wills" floating about and must say, even though I'm a true Zodiac devote, the Shake's are extremely well turned out by comparison.

Some photos would also be helpful.

Once again, all the best....

[stevetheboat]

You mean something like this

[Jono Garton]

Meme

Best thing is to drop in and talk to me when you're Pwllheli way... but.....

Basically there will be two boat sizes available to start with, a 5.2 O/A and a 6.2 O/A, surprisingly referred to as the 520 and the 620….

Engines for the 620 (and the 520) are Suzuki 4 stroke power and the 620 flies well enough with a 90 on, but would have a bit more "oomph" with the 115 for "lardy types" and those who run with a heavy boat. It will take the 140 and that is what the demonstrator will have. They will be U/L to maximise the height of the transom for those that may wish to "code" their boats. Tubes are Hypalon and will be supplied by in any colour combination that Orca makes. Seats/consoles can be pretty much as you want, within physical reason! Possibly a good "family/social" arrangement will be two bench seats with swing over backrests. We have a range of Shakespeare made seats, which we can fit, or if you have a real preference for sourcing elsewhere we can accommodate your plans.

Boats can be supplied at any stage of finish. Your wishes and your wallet can dictate that level. The aim is to provide quality that people can afford and if this means buying a "base" boat and adding to it when funds allow, so be it.

Website will be up and running soon with an on-line options/ordering/pricing system.

We have just collected a 620 from the "tubers" to build up as my school boat. That will put it through its paces and prove what capable boats these Shakespeare RIBs are and give people a chance to try one on the water, whilst we are building up the demonstrator and the 520.

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by stevetheboat

You mean something like this

That looks a bit like a Mike Ring hull, didn't you dispose of the moulds?

[slimtim]

Originally Posted by Jono Garton

They will be U/L to maximise the height of the transom for those that may wish to "code" their boats.

Jono,

excuse my ignorance but what is U/L?

Cheers

Tim

[Louise]

This is a guess - it could mean 'ultra long', ie. the leg or shaft of the engine is ultra long. This enables the prop to sit below the hull whilst the transom is high enough to be fit the relevant criterion for coding. HTH