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Old 17 May 2004, 23:02   #1
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Country: UK - England
Town: Exeter
Boat name: gazza's girl
Make: rib-X
Length: 5.75
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Which Rib to purchase

I am just about to trade up from my Zodiac Cherokee and am unsure of the next rib to buy...

It must be between 5-7 meters, have a deep hull so the passengers feel secure...

Must be rugged and capable of taking 4 divers and all the kit....

I have view the Apex 17, Zodiac pro 550, and Avon Adventure 560..

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Old 18 May 2004, 10:31   #2
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Country: Ireland
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Boat name: XS-600
Make: XS-Ribs
Length: 6m +
Engine: Merc Optimax 150 XL
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You didn't say what your budget is? This will be the key aspect to any advice you get. Money no object, I would be looking at a Scorpion. I've never heard anything bad about them, other than people complaining that they can't afford one.

However, otherwise if you are looking at the mid range of the market, I would suggest either of the following:

Tornado - They are a very good dive boat, I know of several clubs in Ireland who have them. Very good deep V that gives a comfortable dry-ride. www.ribs.co.uk

Ribcraft - Very well built strong rugged boat, Deep V hull is also brilliant. Have heard nothing but good reviews. www.ribcraft.co.uk

Parker Ribs - Look a very good boat. David B and Andre who both post here are UK dealers for them, so I'll leave them tell you more!! Put in a search for them in the gallery for some nice pics.


I myself was in the same predicament, 6 months ago. As you can see I've gone for an XS-600. Will be collecting the boat in London in 2 weeks time. Will be posting a full review of the boat here and as far as I know it will be the first XS-rib on Ribnet. Very well priced boat. Built using commercial grade materials. Uses consoles, A-frame and tubes from Tornado, but with a different hull based on the 3-rail hull design of the larger Tornados (but not built by Tornado). See for yourself: www.xs-ribs.co.uk

Hope this helps
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