What size rib

Dan Wash · 09 November 2003, 16:37

Hi there, my wife and I used to have a 40ft flybridge cruiser = nice = we lived on her in london. Now we've sold her and moved to the sunny isle of Jersey. We wnat a rib to do :
A) Blat round islands
b) bit of summer camper / cruising
c) play with

What size do you think we need ? I guessed abou 5.5 to 6 ish would be economical / suitable -but I've no experience with ribs just dirty big yachts!

Ta
Dan

Steve Care · 09 November 2003, 16:47

Hi Dan

You need to read the Prosport forum a bit further down it seems every body is getting one at the moment and there based in Jersey so will make things easy for you.

I have just ordered my first Rib ( Avon 620) and got a very good deal from Bembridge Outboards in the Isle of Wight.If you would like to see the spec etc or would like any more help As a beginner I will tell you what I have learnt.For what it's worth

Steve

simmons0 · 09 November 2003, 18:35

Go as big as you can afford. The bigger the boat the smoother the ride will be. My wife wasn't all to happy sitting in the back of my 5m on a fairly choppy day in the solent.

thewavehumper · 09 November 2003, 19:29

Stevecare is correct Go talk to Jason! if you've got money buy a bigger boat 7 mtr plus and engine her up.

Brian · 10 November 2003, 08:19

Nah, Dan.
This is exactly what you want:
http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3267

Louise · 10 November 2003, 08:28

Only if he has shares in an oil company!!

Charles · 10 November 2003, 08:46

Thanks Brian, thanks (not!) Louise.
Dan - I have a feeling that this is a wind-up, where do you live and where do you work?

Louise · 10 November 2003, 09:20

Quote:

Originally posted by Charles
thanks (not!) Louise.

Sorry Chuck - couldn't resist!

Seriously though, Scorpions are great boats - I feel very safe in (on?) ours. I'm only jealous because I can't afford Charles's beautiful, fast boat. If I could get cheap petrol I'd be emptying my piggy-bank and making him an offer that's for sure.

Charles · 10 November 2003, 09:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Louise
Sorry Chuck - couldn't resist!

DON'T call me Chuck !!

The Jackeens · 10 November 2003, 11:07

Chucky - isn't he that evil child

Do they have alot in common

thewavehumper · 10 November 2003, 16:27

Quote:

Originally posted by Charles
Thanks Brian, thanks (not!) Louise.
Dan - I have a feeling that this is a wind-up, where do you live and where do you work?

Why should Dan tell you that! He is only asking what sort of Rib he should buy

Charles · 10 November 2003, 18:23

Quote:

Originally posted by thewavehumper
Why should Dan tell you that! He is only asking what sort of Rib he should buy

Look at the profile Humps. After being on this forum for a while you kind of spot the wind-up's - could be wrong though!

thewavehumper · 10 November 2003, 18:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Charles
Look at the profile Humps. After being on this forum for a while you kind of spot the wind-up's - could be wrong though!

It could be worse he could be called Dan Forth

Dan Wash · 10 November 2003, 18:43

Ha ha ha - how typically Jersey !!!!

"Who are you and what are your qualifications to own a boat / house / rent a house / breath in and out !!!!!!!"

Ha ha ha - louise is right being a teacher i don't have money for a 5ooohp Scorpion. Selling our boat in London should give us enough cash to get a 5m boat and a nice engine - If thats alright with you Chuck!?

PS - "wind up" !!!??? care to explain

EdwardH · 10 November 2003, 22:41

Dan, I have a 5.05 m gemini with an 85hp 2 stroke on the back which is a lot of fun... but can be a bit damp at the back... and the ride is certainly 'interesting' in rough seas.

The g/f won't come out on it if the swell is over 2meters

I got a great deal on mine and it does the job but after owning for a year I can say I would probably have been better off with a 6.5m as i usually tend to have at least 4 people on the boat at once and it can be a touch cramped.

chrisallse · 11 November 2003, 01:17

Any relation to Pug?