Ribcraft

[A1an]

;So.. if anyone sees a s/h Ribcraft for sale

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

Aimed at you kinel that quick 34.2 kn from my 5mt with 70 but that’s four stroke & heavy

Aye, it was “lively” [emoji6]
It did 37kn with 4 fully loaded divers & twinsets.

[Harleyrib1]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Aye, it was “lively” [emoji6]
It did 37kn with 4 fully loaded divers & twinsets.

Hello pikey what are you using now has the 585 gone ?

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

Hi 585 is a strong contender which engine did you have on yours?

RC 585 is a nice Boat.
Rick W on here paid me a couple of visits at home some time ago for a chat and advice ....he was in pretty much the same position ...and mind as you.

.... May well be worth you time having a chat with him
IF ...you do go the 585 route the new Mer 150 would be a great match

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

Hello pikey what are you using now has the 585 gone ?

I have a RC545 & a SIB which will probably see me out between them. The 545 is a compact, go anywhere little beast. Perfect for the 2 of us, can take 4 if needed, but it gets cosy.
As Maximus says above, the 585 + the 150 Merc is a great combination.

[lakelandterrier]

I agree with Maximus and PD's comments, but it does depend on your use, conditions you go out in, length of runs and number of people you want to carry.

the 585 is a great boat, as is the 6.8, the 6.4 is a really a "stretch 585".

As described on other recent threads Ribcraft are more utilitarian than some other marques, lacking some features some others have - Treerat's Highfield has great access and storage in the the console, compared to a RC for example, but I doubt you'll find a better sea-keeping boat.

If I wanted to carry more than 4, wanted to do distance, had the space, towing capacity and budget I'd rank a 6.8 top, if I was normally our solo or with 2, and had a constraint on towing / storage / budget I'd go for the 585.

[RickW]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Aye the website is only a guide, they’ll build you anything you want. The 545 hasn’t been listed for years, but they still build ‘em to order[emoji6]

Have you had a play on the RC USA site? They have a configurator on it which gives you build costs

They end up super expensive compared to Yeovil

[Harleyrib1]

585 & 6.4 at boat show today the hull on the 6.4 has been totally redesigned & is deep vee front to back not an extended 585 this changed in 2019 sea trialed both back to back

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

585 & 6.4 at boat show today the hull on the 6.4 has been totally redesigned & is deep vee front to back not an extended 585 this changed in 2019 sea trialed both back to back

Interesting, I need to catch up. How did they compare?

[Harleyrib1]

It’s logged out & deleted report

[Harleyrib1]

I’ve just tried again & it’s logged out

[Harleyrib1]

This was the 585

[Harleyrib1]

Soz m8 spent time putting it together then it logs off

[willk]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

It’s logged out & deleted report

Aaargh! You'll need to log in to RIBnet and click the "remember me" button as well - it kicks you off after a set time otherwise!

Damn their lights....

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

Soz m8 spent time putting it together then it logs off

If you’re doing a long write up. Do it offline in something like an email or notepad & then copy & paste it into Ribnet. Don’t ask how I know this[emoji849]

[Harleyrib1]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Interesting, I need to catch up. How did they compare?

Last time……..regarding the hull on the 6.4 this came from Rc today boat was in the water ….both made mincemeat of Southampton water 585 seemed spacious to us (compared to 5 mt)5 on board inc dog 5800 rpm 36 knots 140hp suzi 2 lt….5 mt with 70 hp 1.5 lt did 34 knots with 4 on board probably better with Mercury 150 …3lt engine 6.4 had loads of room seemed smoother faster could be pseudo weighs 300 kg less than 6.8 but still needs twin axle trailer ….also it’s a six month wait for delivery. Yes m8 did it in notes copied it ��

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Harleyrib1

Last time……..regarding the hull on the 6.4 this came from Rc today boat was in the water ….both made mincemeat of Southampton water 585 seemed spacious to us (compared to 5 mt)5 on board inc dog 5800 rpm 36 knots 140hp suzi 2 lt….5 mt with 70 hp 1.5 lt did 34 knots with 4 on board probably better with Mercury 150 …3lt engine 6.4 had loads of room seemed smoother faster could be pseudo weighs 300 kg less than 6.8 but still needs twin axle trailer ….also it’s a six month wait for delivery. Yes m8 did it in notes copied it ��

Personally I’d avoid the Suzuki Df140 & go for the Merc.

[A1an]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Personally I’d avoid the Suzuki Df140 & go for the Merc.

Seriously?

[RickW]

Originally Posted by A1an

Seriously?

Each to their own but I know a few people who have Merc 150 rather than Suzi 140

I went Merc 225 on my 6.8 rather than Suzi and very very happy with it

I have a couple of mates with 6.8 with Suzi 200 obviously all great boats

No experience of the 6.4 though

Although Ribcraft will quote basis Suzi because of their partnership they ultimately will spec you boat in whatever way you wish that’s the great thing about Ribcraft

[phantom 19]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Nothing per se, but out of the OP’s lineup it’s the “weakest” candidate imho. The 585 is a ground up design, in that the mould was designed to be a 585, so the proportions are all in order. The 6.4 is a stretched 585 & has a large flat planing pad from around 2/3rds along the keel to the stern. This reduces the power requirements as the hull will plane with lower HP, but it can be hard in certain conditions due to lack of “V”.
The 6.8 is the next mould up & is a completely different hull to the 6.4.

The 585 is a stretched 5.5!