July 24th, 2008 | Posted in Buying Ribs, Ribs | No Comments »
If you would like more information on this Second Hand Ballistic 7.8, please click on the following link:- JBT Marine Ltd.

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July 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Buying Ribs, Engines, Ribs | No Comments »
I have been boating for a number of years with various cruisers over 40 ft, but my family and I wanted to try something more exciting and decided that a RIB was the way to go. I went to several RIB suppliers and brokers but I found Jason’s no nonsense approach refreshing, with no high handed pressure sell. I decided on a Ballistic RIB as the write-ups sounded impressive, after sea trialling both the 6.5m and the 7.8m versions I wasn’t disappointed! I settled on the 7.8m with a 250hp Evinrude as the ride felt better to me and would be more comfortable for the whole family. Jason even modified the bench seat to accommodate my daughter with special needs. Justin ran the Power Boat Level 2 course which he made great fun and very useful, navigating at 50 knots is a whole new experience! Beverley offers a great after-sales service and seems to keep the boys in line, which is no mean feat!
I can’t say enough about this RIB, I have been in some moderate/rough seas already and the old adage ‘you will give up before the RIB does’ really applies with this RIB, she just loves the rougher weather; I am amazed at the performance and handling, particularly of the Evinrude engine, it’s a monster but so easy to handle around the marina and such great fun in open water! I feel very safe taking out the whole family and if we get caught out in difficult seas, bar me being stupid, I feel confident she will get us home safely.
Rob Holder, Hemel Hempstead, December 2007
July 14th, 2008 | Posted in Buying Ribs, Engines, Ribs | No Comments »
Have you ever imagined what paradise would be like……… then look no further than Necker Island. Necker Island is a small island in the British Virgin Islands just north of Virgin Gorda, located at 18°31′38″N, 64°21′29″W. The island is available for weddings, relaxation breaks, sports vacations and even complete rentals for any purpose.
One particular high-profile champion of the Ballistic RIBs is Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson, who has two of these high speed boats on his British Virgin Islands retreat Necker Island. He is due to add to his Caribbean Ballistic RIB fleet in the near future, with new inflatable boats destined for his new, luxury, eco-friendly Mosquito Island resort.

The new Ballistic 7.8m supplied to Necker Island is fitted with an Evinrude 250hp E-Tec, with the older Ballistic 7.8m is fitted with a Yamaha 250hp 4-stroke.

Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands, a stunning and unspoilt area of the Caribbean. You can reach Necker via San Juan (Puerto Rico), St Thomas, Antigua or Barbados followed by a connecting flight to Beef Island, Tortola. From Beef Island there’s a 30 minute transfer by our private launch. You can also reach Necker by helicopter.
