Is The London Boat Show Worth Visiting To Buy A Rib

taitharris · 20 October 2004, 14:52

I'm going to buy a new rib. I want to see a selection at a boatshow and wondered if the London Boat Show was worth a look. I'm coming in from The Netherlands so do not want to waste four flights if there are not going to be any RIBs there. Ladies and gentlemen: your opinions als je blieft.

Carl · 20 October 2004, 14:57

yes

Alan · 20 October 2004, 14:57

If you are interested in a Tornado, Zodiac, Marlin Cabin RIB, Possibly Ribtec or Ribcraft then yes. If not then no!

Manos · 20 October 2004, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Alan

Marlin Cabin RIB

Do they also make a cabin RIB?

Louise · 20 October 2004, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Manos

Do they also make a cabin RIB?

Have a look here: http://www.marlinboats.info/ribs/29efbcabin.shtml .

swginn · 20 October 2004, 15:30

Add XS-Ribs to that list also. I went last year and ended up buying. One thing for sure is You will get a better price at the boatshow.

I think I heard Solent Ribs are gonna be there too, but I could be wrong. Expect most mainstream RIB manufacturers to be there, ie: Avon, Valiant, Zodiac, etc.

There are some photos from last yrs show here to give you an idea of what its like:

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread....boat+show+2004

Worth going even to look at the engines!!

I'm going next year definitely. By the way International Visitors get a special pass to get in free if you plan to go more than one day and there is also an International Visitors Lounge!!

Louise · 20 October 2004, 16:05

Taitharris, nearer the time, have at look at their website and there will probably be a list of exhibitors so you can judge for yourself whether the selection is worth a trip! The website is http://www.londonboatshow.net/ but no exhibitor list yet

. HTH

Richard B · 20 October 2004, 16:10

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Originally Posted by taitharris

I'm going to buy a new rib...

Prepare for spam!!! Should we open a book on the first dealer to contact you?

Manos · 20 October 2004, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louise

Have a look here: http://www.marlinboats.info/ribs/29efbcabin.shtml .

That one you ment. OK

Mike Martin · 20 October 2004, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Manos

Do they also make a cabin RIB?

Howabout these

http://www.ribsltd.co.uk/CabinRIBs.html
or
http://www.eurocommuter.com/
or
http://www.aquaflyte-ribs.com/

Mike

Louise · 20 October 2004, 16:29

Oh no! You mentioned the Euro Commuter! Cue Manos, Pete7 and Dirk Diggler debating when/if this boat will ever materialise...

Manos · 20 October 2004, 16:42

Mike M I know all of those makes. And as Louise says do you anything mkore about the Eurocommuter project that we don't?
Has this boat been produced or not?

The Jackeens · 20 October 2004, 17:29

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Originally Posted by taitharris

I'm going to buy a new rib. I want to see a selection at a boatshow and wondered if the London Boat Show was worth a look.

taitharris you can certainly get good advice and there were lots of RIBs this year.

Plus meet some great peeps in the business...
By chance we met Paul Ferry of Ferryman RIBS who told us all about his RIBS in Derry.

Little did we think he would turn up in July in Fahan (Northern Ireland) and fix the JS engine FREE OF CHARGE on the round Ireland trip.

So you never know...you may see the boat you've always dreamed of ... get some brill advice; or meet a great contact.

Us

Carl · 20 October 2004, 17:34

still think my answer was good

The Jackeens · 20 October 2004, 17:34

short and sweet

Us

Carl · 20 October 2004, 17:37

are you talking about yarmouth again

The Jackeens · 20 October 2004, 17:38

missus

swginn · 13 November 2004, 16:00

www.londonboatshow.com

now updated with exhibitor info, etc.

The Jackeens · 13 November 2004, 18:04

That's helpful, thanks!

Us

Carl · 14 November 2004, 12:54

still yes