What would Steve Irwin say?

[Mark Babbe]

Having moved from Guernsey to Perth I was looking forward to days out on the water dodging Tiger sharks. However having gone to the Perth boat show in search of a new Rib it became apparent that the Ozzies do not appreciate Ribs and there was nothing on show except the weird Rib on wheels and a Zap Cat.

Has anyone got any ideas of what is going on with this and any experience of buying/importing a Rib from Blighty. Major issue would be exchange rates as some toilet paper has a higher value than Ozzy notes.

Any ideas of a solution would be welcomed.

[genoa]

Check out South Africa as a source. I believe they have some great capability and the currency is not so much of a problem. You could always set up a dealership!

[Bern Hanreck]

What about one of those nice Protectors from NZ ?

[Apherel]

Hi Mark,

I've looked into it fairly thoroughly - there is a bit more choice on this coast, but anything good is very pricey. I'm bring in an Osprey Vipermax from the UK. Happy to discuss and help out if I can. Send me a pm with some contact details if you want to chat.

[Apherel]

Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

What about one of those nice Protectors from NZ ?

Yep they look great - but the smallest is 6.5m and they are not cheap either.

[codprawn]

What do you think of Perth - one of my best mates is emigrating there next month - and yes it's all down to Tony!!! In fact there are more people leaving the UK now than ever before - nearly 400,000 last year - and they are the very people we NEED here.

[Carl]

[nugent]

and yet anotehr vipermax.

and a mate of course

[ian parkes]

My apprentice emigrated to perth area last year . He seems to be getting of well with more job and fun prospects than here, by the sounds of it .

maybe they don't have ribs because the sun kills the tubes too quickly .

[1up]

Originally Posted by ian parkes

My apprentice emigrated to perth area last year . He seems to be getting of well with more job and fun prospects than here, by the sounds of it .

maybe they don't have ribs because the sun kills the tubes too quickly .

I think this is true the toooobs dont weather well in a hot climate

My Mum emigrated to Cyprus and looked into buying a rib and was advised against it with that explanation