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Old 06 December 2007, 17:33   #1
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New 5.5m RIB manufacturer

I am looking to buy a new RIB around the 5.5m-5.8m mark as a hull only to build up over the next six months.
It is for cruising around two to four up around the west coast.
I am looking at Humber destroyers with side by side console.
Are there any others that anybody would recommend to compare and if so, who?
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Old 06 December 2007, 17:59   #2
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Hi Bruce

Have you seen this thread? http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...mber+destroyer

We can fit this console in a 5.5 and are happy to sell you a kit for home completion.

You may also look at Banana Shark, North Craft, XS, Ribcraft if looking at 5.5's

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I have looked at the various boats, seen Ribcraft's before but never an XS. bananashark seems to be racing boats.
I like the look of the Ribcraft but it is worrying that the website mentions no prices, have sent for info but will have to wait a few days unless anyone knows what they cost?
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Old 06 December 2007, 19:54   #4
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waverunner has just brought a 5.5 destroyer of pbs ribs.Jono and Ian, for a self build, hes been well impressed with the service and setup, give him a pm.
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XS are the "new" Tornado... and a 5.5m one would be more than up to the job of taking care of you on the west cost.

very like the humber destroyers deep V and a nice high bow the 550 is a wide beam craft and could easy take the side by side layout you are after.

you sould consider an XS
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Bruce, Check out XS HERE
We have had our 550 out in some pretty demanding conditions and have never felt uneasy. (Shes on the 550 page the blue one!)
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the Ribcraft prices are on their website in the download centre
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Old 06 December 2007, 23:23   #8
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Sorry, must have been Northcraft that had no prices, just asked for info on all the various options to be sent to me.
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bananashark seems to be racing boats.

Here is our six metre, also available in any size down to 5 metre - email me for more information and prices at cookee@bananasharkracing.com. Let me know how you want it - with or without console, seats etc and I'll work out a price for you.
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XS are the "new" Tornado... and a 5.5m one would be more than up to the job of taking care of you on the west cost.



you sould consider an XS

I have used the Fire brigades 5.5m XS on the Clye and was very impressed both with sea keeping and build. It was powered by a 90hp yamaha wich gave ample power.

The extra beam makes it feel much bigger than similar 5.5m ribs

I have ordered a 6.5m as i have used the tornado 6.5m and this seems to be a great alternative to the tornado. If Barnet Marine still produced the tornados i still think i would have gone for an XS.

Hope this helps, best idea is to try as many as you can.
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XS or Ribcraft - both seem very well put together and give a really good ride (statement based on Ribcraft 4.8 and 585, XS 6m)
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one of our custom 5.5's that gone out to ireland-
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I am awaiting prices but offhand how much would I expect a Ribcraft 5.85 to be sans engine or trailer?
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The XS are very good boats, look like great value for money. The other ones to look at have probably already been mentioned. We like our 4.8 Ribcraft, and have used it all year, but might be too small for you. There's a place at Troon Marina that sell XS. Happy hunting!
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I am looking to buy a new RIB around the 5.5m-5.8m mark as a hull only to build up over the next six months.
I would also consider the 5.8m Opsrey Viper, superb hull and available as just hull and tubes for self fit out. Andy Hightower has completed his and Ian is doing another. Lots of very satisfied owners on here.

http://www.ospreyribs.co.uk/

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I don't like Ospreys, club had a 6m one years ago and it was pants. Can't remeber what model it was though. Not too keen on the Northcrafts I havs seen but like Tornado up to a few years ago so if the XS is anything like it it should be good.
I like Humbers a lot have driven or owned a couple but they are a bit roughly finished.
Haven't seen many Ribcrafts so have no real opinion either way.
Looking at prices I have about 7k for the basic hull sans trailer BUT I want a large side by side console and I think the cost of this is going to mean a Humber simply on costs as the other seem much more expensive.
I am going to have all the stainless work and fitting out done locally or by myself once delivered so the 7k is just for the hull, hull fittings and console/seats.
Will be fishing and looking seriously in about two weeks with a thought of ordering just before Xmas as my present, or at least that is what I am telling the missus..........
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I don't like Ospreys, club had a 6m one years ago and it was pants. Can't remeber what model it was though. Not too keen on the Northcrafts I havs seen but like Tornado up to a few years ago so if the XS is anything like it it should be good.
I like Humbers a lot have driven or owned a couple but they are a bit roughly finished.
Haven't seen many Ribcrafts so have no real opinion either way.
Looking at prices I have about 7k for the basic hull sans trailer BUT I want a large side by side console and I think the cost of this is going to mean a Humber simply on costs as the other seem much more expensive.
I am going to have all the stainless work and fitting out done locally or by myself once delivered so the 7k is just for the hull, hull fittings and console/seats.
Will be fishing and looking seriously in about two weeks with a thought of ordering just before Xmas as my present, or at least that is what I am telling the missus..........
http://www.ribcraft.co.uk/Downloads/...ist%202007.pdf
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Trolli, ta. I couldn't find the list online.
How do you find rough water handling with the 5.85? and what sort of cruising and flat out speed do you get with two up and 50-70l fuel on board?
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As Top Banana confirmed I have bought a 5.5m Humber Destroyer off Jono and Ian, and after having first completed a sea trial I was well impressed with the boats sea handling capabilities. I bought the basic hull, trailer, console and jockey seats and I am in the process of the fit out.

Jono and Ian will do you a good deal with loads of good advice, by all means PM me if there is anything you wish to know.
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Ta, will do. It will be in about two weeks that I will be looking seriously with a view to ordering by the New year.
I know what I want, it is just the actual manufacturer and price to be decided.
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