What do you think of this RIB? - Page 2

Mollers · 03 October 2014, 19:32

How have Brig not made it onto the Ovey list of best boats in the World ever?

Ovey · 03 October 2014, 19:37

I can see your point now. Maybe I should have elaborated too. There are definitely more ribs out there than Ribeye or Cobra, however most of them are out of my price & practicality range for the needs I have currently. I'd love a Shearwater cabin rib for example, or any of the ones you mention could be considered too

But, for the time being my needs versus budget points me towards these two ribs. Everyone is different.

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Ovey · 03 October 2014, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Mollers

How have Brig not made it onto the Ovey list of best boats in the World ever?

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Ovey · 03 October 2014, 19:42

The OP asked for advice on a Cobra & then for suggestions on family ribs with bench seat type arrangement. I thought it sounded like my initial requirements so offered advice.

I'll leave it to the hardened extreme sea riding RIBnet massive to offer soft cruising advice from now on.

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Mollers · 03 October 2014, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Ovey

The OP asked for advice on a Cobra & then for suggestions on family ribs with bench seat type arrangement. I thought it sounded like my initial requirements so offered advice.

I'll leave it to the hardened extreme sea riding RIBnet massive to offer soft cruising advice from now on.

Nah, you're alright.

Personally, Cobras and those other things are not my bag but hey, someone has to like 'em.

willk · 03 October 2014, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Poly

To imply the cobra are the only people on the planet that could make a boat to compete with your ribeye is clearly not rational though.

But you've previously postulated that purchasing any RIB is not logical rational?!

Poly · 03 October 2014, 20:48

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But you've previously postulated that purchasing any RIB is not logical rational?!

True. And for most people it's not. If I could blag a run in other people's like you do it really wouldn't be... ;-)

Mollers · 03 October 2014, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Poly

True. And for most people it's not. If I could blag a run in other people's like you do it really wouldn't be... ;-)

As is often said, the best boat is someone else's.

willk · 03 October 2014, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Poly

If I could blag a run in other people's like you do...

If? You were bleddy driving the last one I had!! Airborne, IIRC!!

kerny · 03 October 2014, 21:00

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Originally Posted by willk

If? You were bleddy driving the last one I had!! Airborne, IIRC!!

Must've been a good few years back then willk

jyasaki · 03 October 2014, 22:17

When I was diving a lot, I was putting on 100hrs a year. I'd say 600 is just a bit beyond break-in, assuming normal maintenance was done.

jky

Daniel · 03 October 2014, 22:36

600 is nothing.

I put 600 on a 150 opti in 3 years and it was like new.

Poly · 04 October 2014, 10:34

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Originally Posted by willk

If? You were bleddy driving the last one I had!! Airborne, IIRC!!

Hence the winky !

I consider myself your apprentice in boat blagging, Mr K and yourself keep inviting me to play on the toys you have acquired...

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As is often said, the best boat is someone else's.

I think its certainly fair to say that most people's boats are better than mine!

cdr · 04 October 2014, 17:22

I've had a look through the sites recommended, and added the following boats onto my shortlist:

Ballistic 7.8 - Twin

Pascoe SR7

Revenger 715

Any thoughts on the boats above?

I'm drawn to the Ballistic because of the twin 175s, likewise the Pascoe because of the performance. But the look and layout of the Revenger is lovely, ideal for my needs. Does anyone know how quick it would be, with the four stoke 150 on the back?

Mollers · 04 October 2014, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Poly

I think its certainly fair to say that most people's boats are better than mine!

...and a lot cheaper to run, for you.

Poly · 05 October 2014, 12:30

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Originally Posted by cdr

I've had a look through the sites recommended, and added the following boats onto my shortlist:

Ballistic 7.8 - Twin

Pascoe SR7

Revenger 715

Any thoughts on the boats above?

I'm drawn to the Ballistic because of the twin 175s, likewise the Pascoe because of the performance. But the look and layout of the Revenger is lovely, ideal for my needs. Does anyone know how quick it would be, with the four stoke 150 on the back?

Why does the twin 175s appeal? You are using it on south coast in friendly conditions if I recall correctly so the safety benefits of twin are minimal, but the downsides are all still there. For many people the word FICHT brings them out in a cold sweat. It may be these are the last generation before the etec was created and with this age on them now considered proven but if there alternatives...

The 150 on a 7+m boat isn't going to be as fast as she looks but will still get there in the end. The seating arrangement isn't to most people here's taste but actually that flipflop bench is very practical IF you will spend a lot of time at anchor. For many people here it won't appeal, but for many people on the water that package could work quite well.

Sealion · 05 October 2014, 12:43

Hi. I've just purchased a pascoe sr7 and also had a ballistic 7.8 on my short list. After testing both and bearing in mind what I'm going to use it for (shortish trips with family (5 and 7yrs) picnics at anchor, swimming off etc) the pascoe suited me better. Both have there good and bad points. I was originally only looking at jockey seats but having now tried benches, in my view are better for smaller kids and the ballistic jockey seats are actually fairly tall. For the conditions we are going out in the pascoe was a better option. And should I not have the kids on board, it goes fairly swiftly too.

Pm me if you have any questions on the pascoe