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Old 14 November 2008, 16:23   #61
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Errr - no. While it has its place in rescue scenarios, I think the flooding hull concept is a bit quirky. RIBs are hardly unstable at rest!

How many other RIB manufacturers use 'flooding hull technology'?
That's a fair point but for me it's a bonus. Only thing I will say is if you just want to drift along at low revs there is bound to be more fuel consumption.
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If you spend a lot of time at rest, eg taking photos, then it's likely to be a bonus. If you're towing waterskiers, then it's definitely a disadvantage.
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How many other RIB manufacturers use 'flooding hull technology

scawpiun, ribbtec, jemini, umber, SX ....................


inn fakt eny bote wot az bin ownid bi dat twatt rowg waiv. de likkul chubby bastud az manijid too sunnk dem orl att wan tyme orr anuvver


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scawpiun, ribbtec, jemini, umber, SX ....................


inn fakt eny bote wot az bin ownid bi dat twatt rowg waiv. de likkul chubby bastud az manijid too sunnk dem orl att wan tyme orr anuvver


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That's a downright fabrication (no gArf not an Arsenal winger) and I'm bloody annoyed by it and demand an apology. Just to set the record straight I have never owned an umber or even a Humber. Even if I wanted to own one where the fkk does 1 buy them from!
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