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Old 06 August 2007, 17:26   #1
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Fibreglass or aluminium...?

Would like to hear from other RIBsters what RIB you prefer, fibreglass or aluminium build hull?
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Well it depends what it's being used for. I have a fibreglass RIB - if I wanted something for tough commercial use etc then I would go ali.

Fibreglass is much easier to make into a nice streamlined shape!!!

This is the ali hull RIB I want.

http://www.mustangmarine.com/ribwork...laderunner.htm
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Well it depends what it's being used for. I have a fibreglass RIB - if I wanted something for tough commercial use etc then I would go ali.

Fibreglass is much easier to make into a nice streamlined shape!!!

This is the ali hull RIB I want.

http://www.mustangmarine.com/ribwork...laderunner.htm
Nice.

BUT

What's the price tag & I get (almost) that speed with a 90 rather than 485 horses!!!

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The price is about £150,000 and I suspect your 90 would make a nice aux for it!!!

The Ocean Dynamics boats are the ultimate shallow/rough water RIBs - tough as old boots!!!
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oh come on now...

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Would like to hear from other RIBsters what RIB you prefer, fibreglass or aluminium build hull?
I like em both, once built, I think aluminum is easier to modify... imho...
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Old 07 August 2007, 14:44   #6
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Fibreglass is a much softer ride. Aluminum is great until it gets old and starts to fatigue. We have lots of ally commercial ribs in my area and after about 5 years of heavy use(240 hours a month) the aluminum really starts to fatigue and once it does start it is really hard to fix properly. You are continually fixing the same areas.
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Old 07 August 2007, 15:11   #7
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Thanks a lot guys - my first idea about building a RIB in fibreglass seems like the best option then. I have been involved in the design and building progress of some +8 M aluminium RIBs, but these simply broke when they where put to the test (weldings broke etc.). I will keep on working on the idea of a fibreglass RIB, with stainless steel fittings, and no alu.

Once again, thanks!
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