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Old 29 July 2019, 15:30   #1
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Considering an upgrade to an occasional sleeping for two PLUS some kind of zippable weather wrap around. Any suggestions as to manufacturer. Don't want luxury teak etc . Utility with mattress for sleeping bags and basic heads
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Considering an upgrade to an occasional sleeping for two PLUS some kind of zippable weather wrap around. Any suggestions as to manufacturer. Don't want luxury teak etc . Utility with mattress for sleeping bags and basic heads


Redbay stormforce?
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Old 29 July 2019, 18:01   #3
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A bit over engineered for the Solent? Always think of redbay and Irish sea or oil rigs?
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They have a couple of 8.4s on their brokerage list right now, one of which would appear to suit your needs perfectly. Maybe the KAB seats might constitute "over engineering" mind. [emoji846]
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>>>Don't want luxury teak etc

Thank goodness... the Mrs is banking on a lottery win soon for "that" Redbay do our retirement round Britain tour.
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A bit over engineered for the Solent? Always think of redbay and Irish sea or oil rigs?


What you describe is available from a very limited range of suppliers. Redbay is the obvious name for the brief you provided. There must be some older Excalibur’s around too that would fit that bill.

If you are talking “Solent” then Shearwater from Bembridge O/boards would be the obvious place to talk to - but I don’t think they are necessarily any less seriously designed or priced. I think they did supply their cabin console to ribcraft but probably only a few have ever been built like that?

At the end of the day the person who wants a boat with those facilities probably also wants good sea keeping, robust build, etc. Even the best cabin ribs are very basic - if you want comfort and are only planning to use it on nice days then actually there are other non rib boats that fit the brief better. I guess Andre’s Parker Weekender range might be the interesting compromise in the middle.

There are of course some stupidly priced, shiny ribs with designs than were all about appealing to the homelier half of the buying decision than the rational boater.
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. Even the best cabin ribs are very basic .
Oi!..
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The OP is looking for a vessel with a fabric enclosure - I suppose he could use something like this in homage to your good self!

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It might be useful if the OP gave some indication of budget?

There are a lot of older boats around that might fit the bill - Italian stuff, Oceans, Home mods and so forth. They're going to be into their teens however.

A new RIB with beds and helm shelter will be £££
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A bit over engineered for the Solent? Always think of redbay and Irish sea or oil rigs?
They’re more leisure than commercial. What sort of budget you want to put in? As others have said ribs with cuddies are either rare or extortionate [emoji849]
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No idea what that is but...
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Old 10 August 2019, 22:38   #13
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Sorry i have been out of circulation. We want a new-build rib, exposed to the elements but with a high windscreen, some sort of top to protect us from cross channel sun and the possibility of canvas wrap around. And a bed space to suit a 6 foot couple in two sleeping bags in double bed configuration. Ideally a skylight to avoid claustrophobia. Ideally a loo. Basic but sufficient. Sensible price is not a problem but I am not paying £200,000 for a Mediterranean yacht tender with added bling !!! The Redbay is too enclosed. We want to be connected to the sea in all but the coldest and most miserable circumstances. I really want someone who will build a utilty boat to my specification....
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We want a new-build rib, exposed to the elements but with a high windscreen, some sort of top to protect us from cross channel sun and the possibility of canvas wrap around. And a bed space to suit a 6 foot couple in two sleeping bags in double bed configuration. Ideally a skylight to avoid claustrophobia. Ideally a loo. Basic but sufficient.
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What kind of matting is that you're using willk? In front of the front seats?
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What kind of matting is that you're using willk? In front of the front seats?
Alfa-laval Cow mat.

My feet and ankles thank me for it after a long passage.
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This one is pretty cool, but you have to go to Canada to get it: Leisure Boats - Rosborough Boats
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Alfa-laval Cow mat.

My feet and ankles thank me for it after a long passage.
Does it need any special cutting? Or do I just nip down to my local cow mat store with a big pair of scissors? [emoji846]
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Does it need any special cutting? Or do I just nip down to my local cow mat store with a big pair of scissors? [emoji846]
Any decent blade will suffice....even a bread knife if you feel a bit psycho!
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Hello Bruce

try this Wolf Shock Mitigation Systems LTD

I had Wolf shock flooring on my previous rib and it is very good and highly recommend it. No need to go far as they are local to the Solent.

I have now SKYDEX flooring but that is another story
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