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  • 18-04-2006 09:25PM
    #1
    niall mc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 242 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Im looking to get a RIB for the summer.

    Ive got around 10-15k to spend and im thinking of one around 5-6m with a 60-90hp engine.

    Ill be using it for skiing and fishing mostly.

    Any help would be great. Any ideas where i should start looking.

    Also, is ebay any good for boats?

    Thanks

    Niall


Comments

  • #2
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,887 ✭✭✭Alkers


    www.apolloduck.ie
    It's probably a good idea to do a powerboat handling course first also.
    Can I ask why a RIB and why not a speedboat or something similar?


  • #3
    niall mc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 242 ✭✭niall mc


    Thanks for the link

    Ive no problem driving(?) boats just not sure about buying them.

    Im thinkin of a rib because ill be using it a good bit on beaches and might survivwe a little better than a completely rigid hull speedboat.

    also, any idea if you can attach an air frame to a rib for wakeboarding?

    thanks


  • #4
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,887 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Don't really know what difference a rib would make on a beach, it might be a bit lighter though if you're planning on launching it there. You can fit an air frame alright but I'd have to reccomend considering a fully rigid hull. Even if planning on wakeboarding, depending on the rib it can be quite awkward finding a decent place for your spotter to sit. No matter what you get make sure there is a decent trailer included and don't underestimate the importance of a good all weather cover also. Even if you plan to leave the boat in a marina etc.. there will always be a time when you've to leave it for a while on the trailer and what not.
    The powerboat handling courses are excellent and they're not too expensive, it's worth it for the piece of mind alone.


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