August 30, 2010

The Tropics are Alive

It's that time of year again- hurricane season is in full swing and the tropics are acting up. Most people living near the coast have been through at least one hurricane in their life. Folks in the south know that during hurricane season paying close attention to the Tropical Update on the Weather Channel is just a way of life. In event of a hurricane, whether you "hunker down" to ride out the storm, or evacuate you want to be sure your RIB is secure so that it is one less weighing on your mind while waiting for the storm to pass. Here are some tips I posted last year to help you prepare your boat for the storm.... read more

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August 13, 2010

All in a Days Work

It has been a busy summer here at RIBCRAFT and folks on the production floor haven't had a moment's rest! We are working on some very exciting projects, which we can't wait to share when they are complete. Here is a picture of 5.85 consoles that were waiting to be installed yesterday, to give you a snapshot of life on the production floor.... read more

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July 30, 2010

RIBCRAFT on TV

Take a look at the RIBCRAFT in this commercial for University of Pheonix.... read more

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July 23, 2010

Maine State Law Helps out Non-residents and Maine Marine Businesses

Maine’s Governor recently signed into state law a reduction in the amount of tax non-residents will be liable to pay on boats purchased in Maine. According to the Maine Marine Trades Association, the new law that goes into effect August 1st , will reduce the amount of tax that non-residents will who keep their boats in Maine will be liable for from 5% to 2%. Marine industry businesses are very pleased with the change and so will the non-residents who purchase a boat after the law takes affect. As this law will benefit both parties, will any states follow?... read more

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July 16, 2010

Professional Grade…For the Family

I love how versatile the platform of a RIB is. It can be configured to be the ideal boat for just about any mission or activity. With options such as a t-top with rocket launchers, casting platform and standard reinforced tow eye, a RIBCRAFT is an ideal boat for the family to spend time together participating in their favorite on-water activity. Parents like the piece of mind that comes from knowing they are receiving a boat built to the same standards as a one built for the military, not to mention that the RIB is long regarded as being one of the safest forms of transportation. While children (of all ages) like RIBs for the “cool factor” and the versatility that allows them to be wake boarding one minute and fishing the next. They are also an easy boat to operate because the tube allows them to be especially forgiving. Due to a combination of all of these factors, we... read more

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