update on the 585

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 14:05

Update on the ribcraft 585 after reading all the advice from rib net now looking at getting the 6.4 with a 175 or 200 engine,also change to the colour scheme now looking at black tubes ,black hull ,everything will be black apart from piping on the seats which i am looking at red, and red life lines.Also going to speak to Jason to see if we can get the boat name into the seats , all the advice greatly appreciated , its a lot of money just want to make sure i get it right

thanks

Downhilldai · 07 March 2010, 15:10

200hp

willk · 07 March 2010, 15:16

Black powder coat steel? Can scuff up pretty quick.

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 16:03

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Originally Posted by willk

Black powder coat steel? Can scuff up pretty quick.

This does concern me but the boat theme is black

chrisl · 07 March 2010, 16:48

My 6.4/175 is just great !

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 16:51

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Originally Posted by chrisl

My 6.4/175 is just great !

Thanks chrisl what sort of speed do u get out of it

cheers

chewy · 07 March 2010, 18:02

Get powder coated alloy, the stuff on the Atlantics holds up pretty well.

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 18:04

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Originally Posted by chewy

Get powder coated alloy, the stuff on the Atlantics holds up pretty well.

I think that is what it is but i will check with jason it does say it is on the quote

Ian M · 07 March 2010, 19:00

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Originally Posted by BLACKSTORM

now looking at black tubes

Mmm, don't sit on those in shorts on a hot summers day

chewy · 07 March 2010, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Ian M

Mmm, don't sit on those in shorts on a hot summers day

Scorchio!

jambo · 07 March 2010, 20:12

Hi i ahave a yellow hull with all metal black powder coating including the 'A' frame and much as I like it I am afraid that it does chip easy and detracts from the overall image!
Hope this helps.

J

chrisl · 07 March 2010, 20:17

41.4knts, fully fueled(180ltrs) and 2 up. I think it is academic really as she will be seldom at wot.Torquey,quiet and gets on the plane quickly.
A great boat which,I have nothing but praise for.

I don't think you would be disapointed at all,I looked at a 585 but decided that the 6.4 was the better boat,

Good luck !

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 20:18

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Originally Posted by jambo

Hi i ahave a yellow hull with all metal black powder coating including the 'A' frame and much as I like it I am afraid that it does chip easy and detracts from the overall image!
Hope this helps.

J

Hi is it steel or alloy? been told alloy wont chip easy

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 20:20

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Originally Posted by chrisl

41.4knts, fully fueled(180ltrs) and 2 up. I think it is academic really as she will be seldom at wot.Torquey,quiet and gets on the plane quickly.
A great boat which,I have nothing but praise for.

I don't think you would be disapointed at all,I looked at a 585 but decided that the 6.4 was the better boat,

Good luck !

Thanks did you see the layout on the other post

chrisl · 07 March 2010, 20:58

I did see the layout,obviously suited to your useage. I have a double console set forward and 4 x single jockey seats leaving a reasonable space for 4 divers.
I wanted a cruiser for 4/6 people and space for occasional diving or skiing etc.

BLACKSTORM · 07 March 2010, 21:04

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Originally Posted by chrisl

I did see the layout,obviously suited to your useage. I have a double console set forward and 4 x single jockey seats leaving a reasonable space for 4 divers.
I wanted a cruiser for 4/6 people and space for occasional diving or skiing etc.

Yes like the old school for ribs just like to have lots of fun

jambo · 07 March 2010, 22:23

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Originally Posted by BLACKSTORM

Hi is it steel or alloy? been told alloy wont chip easy

Hi Steel.
J

BLACKSTORM · 08 March 2010, 16:37

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These are the latest cad drawings piping on seats looking at red the lifelines the same red as the piping the boat name on the back rests of all three seats , on the life lines not sure which looks the best looped or straight lines ,boat name on tubes as well .will list the gizmo's when got the final list

cheers

chewy · 09 March 2010, 00:16

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Originally Posted by BLACKSTORM

Hi is it steel or alloy? been told alloy wont chip easy

The only bit of alloy that has had the coating wear off has been on the tow bar where the rope has ran across it. Apart from that its been faultless.

Ally S · 10 March 2010, 12:09

Funnily enough we have just placed an order with ribcraft as well after much soul searching, and having sold the old redbay. Went for the exact same colour scheme - black tubes, black hull and even the red piping on the seats! Sticking with a stainless a frame though.

Great minds think alike!