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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2006, 18:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By sk8rpj
First RIB experience

Channel Watch took me out for a ride on their Ribcraft Mitigator this morning, and WOW. I am completely sold on a RIB. When you open the throttle it puts you back in the seat. It was a really calm...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2006, 00:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,266
Posted By sk8rpj
Good Deal?

I saw this inflatable and it doesnt look like a RIB, but was curious as to your thoughts.
https://thelog.com/classifieds/XcCPViewItem.asp?ID=189008
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2006, 19:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By sk8rpj
I realize that the bottoms are hard. I was just...

I realize that the bottoms are hard. I was just wondering what the thoughts were for soft bottoms.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2006, 19:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By sk8rpj
RIB sleeve

Have you guys seen the RIB sleeve. It takes and turns your Soft bottom into a hard bottom. What do you guys think?
www.ribsleeve.com
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 September 2006, 02:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,087
Posted By sk8rpj
Thats more than just a very nice rib. That rib...

Thats more than just a very nice rib. That rib rocks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 September 2006, 02:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,288
Posted By sk8rpj
I thought that it was pretty decent. For just...

I thought that it was pretty decent. For just getting it up and running and it still being a work in progress, I think that its good. I know that I couldn't do anywhere near that. As for the front...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 August 2006, 00:33
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
They are like half the price though of other ribs

They are like half the price though of other ribs
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2006, 19:41
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Hey Paul the friend with the stabicraft is Andy....

Hey Paul the friend with the stabicraft is Andy. Its a cool boat and I wouldnt hesitate to go out on it in some rough weather, but I feel that a RIB would prove to be a smoother ride.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2006, 18:16
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Channel Watch you guys do have an awesome RIB. I...

Channel Watch you guys do have an awesome RIB. I would love to take a look at it sometime.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2006, 16:47
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Where are people over on this side of the pond...

Where are people over on this side of the pond finding the used ex military ribs. I can find very little of any used RIBs over here.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2006, 16:45
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
My friend just got a stabicraft about two months...

My friend just got a stabicraft about two months ago. They are the New Zealand version of ACB. It is an awesome boat and at half the price of the ACB. I would rather be in a RIB than an aluminum...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2006, 18:36
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
O.K. It would be significantly cheaper but it...

O.K. It would be significantly cheaper but it wouldnt give you the performance or the stability of a RIB. I like the RIB because it could handle the weather and has the offshore capabilities im...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2006, 18:12
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
What is an SIB? And how does it differ from a RIB?

What is an SIB? And how does it differ from a RIB?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2006, 07:19
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Your friend must be Chuck Tribolet

Your friend must be Chuck Tribolet
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2006, 00:59
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
I would be looking to go to the Channel Islands....

I would be looking to go to the Channel Islands. If you launch out of channel islands harbor it is about a 10 mile or so trip out. We just have such an unpredictable channel crossing that i want...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 23:08
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Theirs was a bit bigger than a 4.8m but Im not...

Theirs was a bit bigger than a 4.8m but Im not looking to take the boat 500 miles.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 22:27
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Glad to hear that they are so seaworthy because I...

Glad to hear that they are so seaworthy because I want to get one for here on the west coast and we have islands that are around 15 miles offshore and I would like something capable of reaching them.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 21:50
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
What about offsheore capabilities of a RIB? I...

What about offsheore capabilities of a RIB? I know conditions will affect that and what not. How about calm day looks like a lake not a breath of wind, and no fog. No possibility of motor breaking...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 21:16
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
That sounds like a more reasonable offer and I...

That sounds like a more reasonable offer and I like the zodiacs better. I thought that i had read that there was quite a price difference between the hypalon and pvc tubes. Correct me if im wrong.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 20:25
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
i know that this may open a can of worms but what...

i know that this may open a can of worms but what about pvc tubes instead of the hypalon if your willing to keep it out of the sun and care for it? Just thoughts.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 20:03
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
I really love RIBs but for that price you can get...

I really love RIBs but for that price you can get yourself a 24' foot boat with a cabin and a diesel.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2006, 19:41
Replies: 46
Views: 8,863
Posted By sk8rpj
Which RIB?

Hey guys have been lurking here for a while and now became a member. Seems like i'm quite a ways away from most of you being on the West Coast of the US. Looking for a RIB that would handle being...
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