November 07, 2006
Seeing Double
As promised, here are a couple photos of the RIBCRAFT 4.8s from yesterday's sea trial.
Not only did the boats perform perfectly they are incredibly functional.
Posted by ribcraftusa at November 7, 2006 06:38 PM
Comments
Fred, What is the bow cover and can I get one for my 2002 Red 5.85.
Brendan
Posted by: Clifford the Big Red Dog at November 8, 2006 01:35 PM
Hi Brendan,
The bow covering you see is what we call tube reinforcing. It's a flat 1/8" thick piece of rubber that we permanently affix to the tube to provide additional chafe and wear protection. This reinforcing can also be extended above and below the rubstrake as part of our total ruggedizing package.
The reinforcing at the bow is great for boats with a forward tow post.
Posted by: Fred at November 9, 2006 08:58 AM
Hey, I saw one of those go by on a trailer while I was at Starbucks. The red lights caught my eye.
If you ever need a test driver, shoot me an email! ;)
Posted by: Dan at November 9, 2006 11:45 PM
Fred,
But can you do my 5.85 with the ruggedizing package? I do have a bow towpost.
Once this summer I hit a wave in a tall head sea so hard the bow folded back and hit the two post. Rib Stayed on plane!!!!!!!!
Let me know.
Brendan
Posted by: Brendan at November 15, 2006 04:47 PM
Brendan,
Absolutely - just give RIBCRAFT a call and we can schedule your boat for the reinforcing.
I'm assuming all is fine with the boat now after your head sea encounter. Those conditions are really what a RIB is designed for.
Posted by: Fred at November 16, 2006 12:25 PM
Fred,
All is fine. I'll call Matt for an estimate.
Brendan
Posted by: Brendan at November 16, 2006 02:55 PM
