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Old 23 January 2013, 13:38   #21
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Old 24 January 2013, 10:28   #22
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Having been on a number of RYA courses in mainly RIBS and bad weather, I would definately say a wrap around or one that could raise a decent bimini for shetler from the weather would put you one step above other schools. I reckon 6-7m would be a good size, stable and big enough to move around in, but not too big as to be difficult to handle for a first timer.

However, whether you could justify the expense against the benefits financially is another story. If money was no aboject, I would get a cabin RIB or a wrap around, but ensure that the wrap around did not have massive windage and good visibillity to ensure the students could still handle it easily enough.

There is a Redbay stormforce for £29k on their website that looks ideal.

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Old 24 January 2013, 23:19   #23
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Iceman, I viewed the yellow one, few more pics if of interest. I have a 6.5too, great boats.

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Old 24 January 2013, 23:21   #24
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Paul is this your rib ?
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Old 24 January 2013, 23:24   #25
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Nope- mine below. Went to look at yellow one- twice! Tried to buy it........ Found the below advertised on this site, got it!
The 6.5s a wonderful boat (in my opinion)

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Old 24 January 2013, 23:59   #26
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Nope- mine below. Went to look at yellow one- twice! Tried to buy it........ Found the below advertised on this site, got it!
The 6.5s a wonderful boat (in my opinion)
Nice, the old double jockey and bench behind combo!

That yellow one was posted Sept 2011 on the RB site. Is that right?
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Old 25 January 2013, 08:50   #27
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Yes I believe it was , paul in your close viewing would it be possible to remove the rear bench seat ?
We would rather have a little deck space at the stern end if possible .
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if i recall correctly this bench was fixed. Though am sure redbay could remove/modify easily to allow easy removing.
On my own the bench is removable - its box is held in place with two lock down clips.
Have seen some without rear bench, some with fixed rear bench, and some with removable rear - suppose all depends what specced at build.
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