Could this be the perfect RIB?

peteb · 03 July 2005, 21:02

Was out and about today and saw this fantastic RIB, I took a couple of pictures but have blanked out the face of the skipper as I don't know who it is and it would not be right, but here is the boat, any views on one of these before I go and make more enquiries about them, it certainly looks the part

Andre · 03 July 2005, 21:09

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Originally Posted by peteb

Was out and about today and saw this fantastic RIB, I took a couple of pictures but have blanked out the face of the skipper as I don't know who it is and it would not be right, but here is the boat, any views on one of these before I go and make more enquiries about them, it certainly looks the part

This rib is a Parker 900 Baltic and belongs to our ex-Distributor David Butler

peteb · 03 July 2005, 21:16

Thanks, so who would be the distributor now and why is David an ex. any problems with those boats? It looked very sturdy and had a no nonsence look to it.

ADS · 03 July 2005, 21:28

Is David Butler not 'David B' that got banned from ribnet or am i imagining it!

Alex

Andre · 03 July 2005, 21:29

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Originally Posted by peteb

Thanks, so who would be the distributor now and why is David an ex. any problems with those boats? It looked very sturdy and had a no nonsence look to it.

The rib is a stunning piece of kit. No problems at all. The engine is the latest Cummins Mercruiser 320 HP linked to the Bravo 3 drive. Navigation equipment is the C120 from Raymarine

The Baltic hull has proven to be a great success and during the week will post pictures of our latest Parker 900 Baltic c/w twin Verado 275 and the latest Neptune console

peteb · 03 July 2005, 21:39

Just looked at the .pl website and saw the same boat in the advert, certainly some interesting configurations on there. What would be the weight of a 900 with a trailer? if you could tow it that is.

Andre · 03 July 2005, 21:51

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Originally Posted by peteb

Just looked at the .pl website and saw the same boat in the advert, certainly some interesting configurations on there. What would be the weight of a 900 with a trailer? if you could tow it that is.

The rib has a 3.12 mtr beam so for towing you need to deflate the tubes. It was towed to the UK behind a lightweight truck so no ordinary 4 x 4 can do the job

peteb · 03 July 2005, 22:01

I think I have the perfect and most powerful 4x4 to do the job

just needed to know the weight, thanks

Andre · 03 July 2005, 22:16

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Originally Posted by peteb

I think I have the perfect and most powerful 4x4 to do the job

just needed to know the weight, thanks

Will post information tomorrow cos not so sure at the moment

Andre · 04 July 2005, 10:22

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Originally Posted by peteb

I think I have the perfect and most powerful 4x4 to do the job

just needed to know the weight, thanks

The total weight of the rib as shown on the above photos is 2520kg

peteb · 04 July 2005, 10:38

No problem for my 'beast' to pull, I am going to make enquiries on the cost of a trailer just for info. I am lurking on the edge of going RIB, but still can't understand the oddballs that own them

I must be missing something in life but as they saying goes 'if you can't beat them join them'

I just need 5 good reasons why a RIB is better than my fantastic speedy hard boat

(err..to justify the purchase to my wife

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Scott2 · 04 July 2005, 11:04

1. Its softer for when the missus drives at the quay
2. Its softer for when you accidentally bump the quay
3. Its softer for when your "mate" takes it straight at the quay
4. Its easier to get your missuses hand bag back over the side if she drops it overboard.
5. It just looks so much cooler than a hard boat...

IanE · 05 July 2005, 07:09

here it is!!

Ian

Alan · 05 July 2005, 11:14

Blimey, 'Emmigration forces sale'! Dont tell me that David B, once banned from rib.net felt that he no longer could stay in the country and had to leave!

gavin · 05 July 2005, 21:35

Bravo Three, have you gone above 300 hp in previous builds when coupling to a Bravo Three, I am of the opinion that with diesels, anything above 300hp and Bravo Threes arnt able for the torque the diesel unit developes.
I am just wondering have you had any failures with the Cummins Diesels 320 s and Bravo Three, legs , so far.

EdwardH · 06 July 2005, 01:52

i'm sorry - but the ad says

Build cost £650000 plus vat only 10 hours running must sell hence absolute sacrifice .

can this be right? does he mean 65,000 perchance?

peteb · 06 July 2005, 08:52

The blue light on the radar arch looks interesting

Would it be illegal to blast around with that on, its not a road?

This boat looks stunning in real life, but the colours are a bit commercial and it would be nice to have a cuddy type enclosure to sit in out of the wind to make a cup of tea