We have just sold a very fast big black RIB into Hong Kong!

As time goes by we seem to be getting our RIBs and speed boats further and further around the world.

Next week we are due to ship a very special custom built Black Ballistic RIB to Hong Kong. I think we will probably send it in a 40 ft container with Peters and May or maybe IMS from Southampton UK. I was amazed at just how cheap it is to send a RIB in a container from here to Hongkong… Under £1000.00 . I guess that there are a lot of empty containers going that way around the world due to all of the exports from China.

The boat was a very special custom build that we made as an eye catcher for the RIB show in Cowes, Isle of wight. Not only was it a good looking boat but also a very very fast bit of kit capable of speeds up to 70MPH

The basic specification was as follows:

Not bad for a retail price of £68k !
Ballistic RIB Fitted with Twin Evinrude 200hp ETEC, 70 mph

GPS with chart plotter & Chip, Icom VHF, Depth/Fishfinder,Clarion CD/Stereo, compass and multiple engine instruments.

Seating: Seating consists of 6 single man jockey seats behind the console, 2 man front console bench seat, front sun bed seating and bathing area.

Included Standard Extras: Double A-frame, navigation lights, deck and spot lights and drink holders. Extensive locker space under console, all seating plus ski lockers under sun bed. Comes with console cover and all over cover. Sits on roller trailer.

Non Standard Extras Included Twin 250 litre fuel tank, power assisted hydraulic steering,

I think that the new owner is planning to moor her along side his Motor yacht ( a De Fever) in the marina. It should be ideal for zooming around HongKong Harbour (If the police don’t stop him!)
He also plans to make high speed boat trips to Macau for the weekend….sounds like fun.
Having spoken to the Chap that is buying this boat, I am not sure that RIBs are very well understood in Hong kong yet. Hopefully when this one gets there, people will start to realise what a practical form of high speed water transport a RIB is and what fun it can be!

If you fancy getting a RIB shipped to you anywhere in the world, Give us a call and maybe we can help

+44 (0) 8709089336

Being in the business of boat sales and building we always try to visit a few boat / marine shows around the world. We try to look, not only at some of the fanciest sea going machines on earth, but also some of the latest gadgets and ideas from the boating world.

We have just arrived back from Amsterdam Mets (the marine equipment trade show) I think that this is one of the largest if not THE Largest Marine Equipment shows in the world. As the name suggests this show is for the trade only .
The best way of explaining what you might see there is to say that you will find almost anything to do with boats and boat building but not really any boats themselves……. except for maybe the odd speedboat tender or RIB.

Things that you might find there include:

Flares, lifejackets, rigging, glues, composites, rigging, hypalon, PVC, trailers, RIBs, plywood suppliers, boat builders, widgets, a-frames, GRP suppliers, paint, tubes, grab handles, consoles, steering systems, throttle cables, Batteries, tables, chairs, upholstery materials, fabrics………..in fact you name it its probably there. etc.

If you are in the Marine trade, this show is really a must go as it gives you a world wide perspective on the fixtures, fittings and ideas that are out there in the World wide marine market.

Do you have the urge to get out there on the water and start enjoying yourself? Read on…

The first thing that you might want to consider if you are surfing around the internet trying to do some research in to different types of boat, is which type is best for you?

There are many many different types of speedboat, powerboat, sailing boat, sports boats and RIB (Rigid inflatable boat) out there for you to consider.

What is best for you?

I must start off by telling you that I am Bias, I love RIBS. But you must bear in mind that this is for a few very good reasons:

RIBs are:

Immensely safe (the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat institution) Use them)
Dry riding

Stable at rest

Fun to use in a wider range of conditions than almost any other type of Boat

Enjoyed by all the family

Towable behind you car or you can leave them at a marina or dry stack

Capable of some serious long distance cruising if you want or simple harbour use, RIBs are very versatile.

More and more we see people selling their speedboat, sports boat, powerboat in favour of a RIB, all because in general RIBS are more practical and more fun.

But don’t take my word for it, Why not contact the office 0870 9089336 and try a RIB for yourself on one of our test days. We run a RIB Test day on the first Saturday of every month.

Paul lemmer has written an article for the RIB Magazine that might interest you:

Why sell a Sportsboat & Buy a RIB, here is an extract from it:

“Fortunately, most RIBsters are like most other people interested in boats; however, they like to know that their waterborne transport is capable of putting up with a lot more abuse than a similar sized cabin cruiser or speedboat and just in case they get `caught out’, they have the assurance that the RNLI use similar vessels for offshore rescue and a twin of their boat is doing stalwart service around the North Sea oil rigs often in a Force 8 gale. RIBsters generally take their boating seriously and are often diligent about getting proper training. However, many can be likened to the four-wheel drive vehicle brigade who although owning a “go anywhere”, semi-utility vehicle capable of traversing the worst off road conditions, never see anything more testing than a school run and the daily commute! There’s nothing really wrong with this, enjoyment of one’s craft in whatever way one wants to is uppermost.”