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Old 08 August 2015, 07:07   #1
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Hi . I have been dreaming of owning a RIB for a few years now and am about to do my RYA l2. Once that's done then I'll be looking for some solid advice in spending my limited cash on a small RIB. Looking forward to your collective years of experience
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Old 29 August 2015, 23:09   #2
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Hi . I have been dreaming of owning a RIB for a few years now and am about to do my RYA l2. Once that's done then I'll be looking for some solid advice in spending my limited cash on a small RIB. Looking forward to your collective years of experience
Hey dude well done you, that sounds like a very good way of approaching things
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Old 29 August 2015, 23:33   #3
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Old 30 August 2015, 00:31   #4
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Hey Billy,

Welcome to the madness

When the time comes just tell us your budget, needs and ideal layout and I am sure we can recommend something suitable. You are coming into typical buying season soon so you have picked a good time.

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I think an Avon Sr4 is going to be the answer, welcome!
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Thanks for the warm welcome. One week and counting to my RYA level 2. Like a kid at Christmas !
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Old 31 August 2015, 08:29   #7
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Where are you doing the course ?
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Old 31 August 2015, 12:11   #8
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On the Humber. Wanted a coastal course rather than just inland.
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Old 31 August 2015, 12:44   #9
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Thats good. You can then spend ages checking out all the other boats around and asking loads of questions.

I did mine on the South Coast and must have spent half the time checking out boats in the marina and sales yards.

The boat show is a good place to check out a load in one go as well.
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On the Humber

That should be a baptism of fire😄


.....sh1t happens.......
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