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Old 31 January 2023, 21:16   #1
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Out of curiosity more than anything, what "classic" RIB manufacturers no longer exist?

I can remember the likes of Flatacraft, Ribtec, Raider, Vector, Carson, all of whom made good boats. But there must be many more that have fallen by the wayside over the years??
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Old 01 February 2023, 07:13   #2
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I can remember the likes of Flatacraft, Ribtec, Raider, Vector, Carson, all of whom made good boats. But there must be many more that have fallen by the wayside over the years??


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Are BWM still making Ribs? I think they still exist but not as we know it.
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yes still here, have been concentrating on our engines during Covid...
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Ocean/Windsor Brothers.

The name of Ocean Ribs appears to have been resurrected in July 2022 by a company in Wells, and appears to be nothing to do with Malcolm and Colin Windsor.

I wonder if the moulds etc have been retained, or if it's an entirely new business.
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Out of curiosity more than anything, what "classic" RIB manufacturers no longer exist?

I can remember the likes of Flatacraft, Ribtec, Raider, Vector, Carson, all of whom made good boats. But there must be many more that have fallen by the wayside over the years??
Carson are still about,Barry posts here.
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Nautica ribs were manufacturing in Ft Lauderdale Florida up till 2013 ,see the photo ,no back shed operation ,many have finished up here over the years, mine included after super yachts have replaced tenders from uk manufacturers or similar .
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