The Benefits of a Tube
A while ago I had written a blog on the top ten benefits of a tube. Since common questions that people ask when leaning about a RIB for the first time are in regards to the tube's function, I thought that I'd re-post my entry.
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January 27, 2010
January 21, 2010
How Old is too Old for Outdated Flares?
I recently read an interesting article in Boat U.S. Magazine which focused on flares. Many of us carry a set of expired flares onboard in addition to new flares which makes you wonder to yourself ,“are these too old?” or “will these out-of-date flares fire off properly if I need to use them?” In conjunction with the Coast Guard the article’s author set off a series of tests to determine exactly how old is too old. After firing off new flares to use as a bench mark, they fired off a series of flares with various expiration dates. The oldest dated back to 1985! After being evaluated for both height and the amount of light emitted, the group determined that flares which are out of date about four years are worth keeping aboard in addition to a new set.
January 12, 2010
Navigation Made Easy
RIBCRAFT’s forward position console is another example of how RIBCRAFTs are designed with functionality and ease of operation in mind. The forward position console offers better visibility than a console positioned further aft, and with the majority of seating located behind the operator, the view of the water remains virtually unobstructed. The configuration also makes anchoring and securing bow lines easy for the operator as they do not have to maneuver around additional seating.
January 06, 2010
RIBCRAFT Rubstrake Gives Durability a New Meaning
Here at RIBCRAFT when we say our boats are professional grade, we mean it! Recently we had a 4.8 come in with seriously damaged rubstrake from a nail in the dock. The picture below is a testament to the heavy duty, high profile, high density rubstrake that we use on every boat we build. The rubstrake certainly did its job! Had this been a lower profile rubstrake, like what many of our competitors use, there would have definitely been damage to the tube as well.
