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Old 20 June 2006, 18:03   #1
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What RIB is this?

Hi,

I have just purchased this RIB from a dealer on the Isle of Wight and am wondering if anyone knows the manufacturer and type?

I have uploaded pics hopefully.

Its a 5m Rib. It has a 'Falcon' like insignia on the tubes and console.

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Old 20 June 2006, 19:30   #2
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Think its a Rimini, made by Mike Capaldi in horndean, Hampshire, or was as they stopped making ribs about 97/98 time. different sizes were achieved by using a fillet in the mould, so they could be 5 - 5.2m. The moulds are still available. Diver Magazine has a few details:

http://www.divernet.com/boats/btrad496.htm

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Old 20 June 2006, 19:49   #3
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Old 20 June 2006, 19:57   #4
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Could it be a Stuffer 5.5? Downhilldai has one very similar, but with the optional 'fence'.
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Old 20 June 2006, 20:08   #5
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Could it be a Stuffer 5.5? Downhilldai has one very similar, but with the optional 'fence'.
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Old 20 June 2006, 21:32   #6
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Think its a Rimini, made by Mike Capaldi in horndean, Hampshire, or was as they stopped making ribs about 97/98 time. different sizes were achieved by using a fillet in the mould, so they could be 5 - 5.2m. The moulds are still available. Diver Magazine has a few details:

http://www.divernet.com/boats/btrad496.htm

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Cheers Pete,
I wonder if there is more info around on the boat?
The tubes seem to be in really good nick so I hope/presume its a later one.

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Old 22 June 2006, 08:35   #7
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Hi
I think it is a Rimini RIB as I have one that has the same logo on the bow.
Its RIMINI 520 5.2 m long, blue tubes same looking console.

I dont have any of history of the makers etc. But I did hear it was made in Hampshire so that agrees with what was said before.
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Old 22 June 2006, 16:53   #8
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Hey Little Blue, do you have any pics of your boat?
Are you pleased with it?

Its good to know the make for insurance purposes

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mike capaldi now works for hypro if you need more info on the rib
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