Ribcraft 3.5

[PeterM]

It's a small boat that thinks it's a big boat.

I can't find much info on it. The only other one I can see pics of belonged to another ribnetter...

I called ribcraft...Charlie seemed in denial it existed....so I emailed him pics as proof.

I want to get this boat round the island :-)

Everyone should have one. It really does turn on a six pence

(Before anyone jumps on me..no I didn't have a lj on...I was in a shallow river being watched and only went from the slip to the middle and back.)

[Downhilldai]

There's one down our way. Hull is flat as a pancake. Is this one the same?

[PeterM]

Not really..I'd say it's similar to an sr 4 hull..just shorter.

[phoenixpete]

That looks really nice
I love Orange.
Does look like a mini Searider.

[two stroke mick]

Ri 2016????

[JamesF]

I think I saw one of these in 2004. I seem to recall the crew looked like they were having great fun with it. One of them did turn out to have a hernia afterwards, but it was a lumpy week.

[Boatnomad]

Looks very like the RC3.8. Nice handy pocket rocket

[PeterM]

I'll happily accept it s as a 3.8....but don't think they ever made a 3.8 :-)

Maybe that add felt that size was important?

Measured its about 3.65.....so easy to round up. With a 40 it must be nuts....

Planning a rc gathering Sunday :-) :-) :-)

[whisper]

Pump and repair kit coming your way dude

[Downhilldai]

I'll take another look at the one down our way on the weekend. Looks similar, but I think the hull has a flatter deadrise at the transom than that.
Nice looking boat.

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by Boatnomad

Looks very like the RC3.8. Nice handy pocket rocket

Looking harder that one does look a tad bigger than mine - the 'space' in the bow seems to be tad longer ( big enough to get a hatch in a 3.8 but not in a 3.5..

[Boatnomad]

Little bit more here on 3.6.....?
http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/ribcraft-3-6m-10689.html

[Max...]

That looks an absolutely awesome hooligan micro-RIB, our local volunteer life guard guys have a teeny little Ribcraft too, will try and dig out a pic...

[whisper]

Looks awesome

[PeterM]

LED lights , tidied cabling on deck, compass , fuel bladders ( 80 l total capacity if needed), cover made to fit (inc light pole hole), trailer tweaked for a better fit and bow retaining v fitted.

I only do this stuff for enjoyment, but really want this to a good little RIB.

Thanks to those who have donated the little bits that make the difference

I hope to list the bits I have cluttering up the garage as free stuff on here shortly.

Just waiting for seats back - Proper test next weekend & then potential Scooby meet over bank holiday.

Happy for anyone to have a play RTI ( assuming I get that far ) for a dontation - much like I did last year (£5 per Ribnet boat I've driven) - how about £5 donation and anyone can try it out RTI ?

[henryfreston]

Originally Posted by PeterM

LED lights , tidied cabling on deck, compass , fuel bladders ( 80 l total capacity if needed), cover made to fit (inc light pole hole), trailer tweaked for a better fit and bow retaining v fitted.

I only do this stuff for enjoyment, but really want this to a good little RIB.

Thanks to those who have donated the little bits that make the difference

I hope to list the bits I have cluttering up the garage as free stuff on here shortly.

Just waiting for seats back - Proper test next weekend & then potential Scooby meet over bank holiday.

Happy for anyone to have a play RTI ( assuming I get that far ) for a dontation - much like I did last year (£5 per Ribnet boat I've driven) - how about £5 donation and anyone can try it out RTI ?

Nice!
you'll have to bring that on a few cruises, should keep up with a searider in good conditions

[whisper]

You should paint 01 on each side of the hull for RIOW 2014

[matt h]

Be Nice!!!!!

[PeterM]

Epic first run yesterday. A quick 25 mile run to yarmouth and back. Cruises at 20,but can hit 26knts.

[Max...]

Fantastic! And great pics.