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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 May 2007, 13:33
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Posted By brucehawsker
As usual, I have enjoyed the comments which I...

As usual, I have enjoyed the comments which I suspected I would get. However, to continue to inflame :p I would humbly suggest that, if we all want the industry to expand - we do, don't we, or do we...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2007, 14:54
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Posted By brucehawsker
Not to get at Andre, at all, one of the nicest...

Not to get at Andre, at all, one of the nicest blokes in the business. But to me, this sums up the failings of the industry in selling:

"Bruce, you never asked for a ride . We spoke very briefly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 May 2007, 13:21
Replies: 97
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Posted By brucehawsker
Leave me out of it. I am only a hen pecked male. ...

Leave me out of it. I am only a hen pecked male.

:(

Ribcraft did not score because they were snooty when I was looking for my first boat and far less friendly than Parker, Coastline and, most...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 May 2007, 07:32
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Posted By brucehawsker
Hi Jon, For al sorts of reasons - my wife...

Hi Jon,

For al sorts of reasons - my wife thinks they should service oil rigs - ribcraft did not feature on my list. And Ballistic is too hard a ride for little old me.

I was into the sub...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2007, 20:03
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Posted By brucehawsker
But there weren't many people. It was dead. I was...

But there weren't many people. It was dead. I was a buyer. So no excuses there. Redbay is a sort of different type of cabin.....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2007, 20:00
Replies: 97
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Posted By brucehawsker
OK, perhpas it is because I live in Lymington....

OK, perhpas it is because I live in Lymington. Saw the Scorp cabin last autumn.

Not convinced there is anything really new as in innovative in engines or electronics - please tell me where I am...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2007, 19:49
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Posted By brucehawsker
No sea trials. Paul (of Poweboat Training) and...

No sea trials. Paul (of Poweboat Training) and JK's view was that most people had decidied taking boats out in the inclement weather would put newbies and wives off their possible purchases.

This...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2007, 19:17
Replies: 97
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Posted By brucehawsker
Tim, What was new? How is the industry...

Tim,

What was new? How is the industry developing? Or is the show really only for newbies and the rich?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2007, 19:05
Replies: 97
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Posted By brucehawsker
Two other things strike me: 12. There were...

Two other things strike me:

12. There were precious few affordable boats (ie under £30,000 fully equipped) at the show

13. Style (colour) and accessories seem to be taking precendence over sea...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2007, 18:03
Replies: 97
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Posted By brucehawsker
Rant re RIBEX 2007

Where to start????? I went today, Friday, at lunchtime, and stayed for 3 hours. It was grey and damp.

I was a commercial exibitor last year, and have been to the last four events. Some of the...
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