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Old 07 February 2007, 15:54   #1
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Where are Falcon dealers?

Hi there,

i'm new to this forum. I'm trying to find out who's selling Falcon (South Africa) ribs .
Are there any dealers out in GB? Or in Skandinavia or anywhere else in Europe.

Can't find any information about that on the net.

Thanks for you support!
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Old 08 February 2007, 07:12   #2
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www.rib-x.co.uk rebranded Falcon and Stingray Ribs
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Old 08 February 2007, 10:20   #3
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Thanks Tim,

but it seems like this url has been sold


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The domain hasn't been sold, but there appears to be a problem with the web design/hosting company parknet communications.

They have either deliberately or accidently diverted the web site to their home page.

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Thought I may as well ask parknet communications to see if it was a problem their end. Apparently RIB-X haven't paid their bills.

Anyone know if they are still trading?

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Old 08 February 2007, 12:33   #6
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They are still advertising in the magazines might be an oversight on their accounting dept??
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call the factory.
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call the factory.
I called them, RIB-X should be still in business.
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The RIB-X website is online again!
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Old 28 February 2007, 13:57   #10
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Rib-X

Seven,

This thread is a bit old now but I thought I should add to it.

I know the owner of Rib-X because I have bought two boats off him and I can assure you the reason the website was offline was an adminstrative error by the webhosts.

I think Rib-X's boats are excellent and they are a very friendly firm to deal with. You won't regret buying one.

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Are these coming out of the same factory as the Mako's? They look almost identical. The a-frame, console, color and rub strikes.
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Are these coming out of the same factory as the Mako's? They look almost identical. The a-frame, console, color and rub strikes.
No they are not. Aparently the Mako factory closed when they went broke 2 years ago and Ballastic bought some of their moulds from the receiver. They are now selling the hulls back to the UK.
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