From time to time we get asked questions about where RIBCRAFT falls on the Beaufort Scale. For those of you who aren’t real familiar with the Beaufort Scale, it’s generally defined as a measure for the intensity of the wind, based mainly on sea-state or wave conditions. Generally RIBCRAFTs can operate within Force 7-9. A Force 7 is described as high wind and moderate gale, where as a Force 9 is a strong gale with high waves, dense foam blown along wind direction and large amounts of airborne spray reducing visibility.

The RIBs in our Offshore Series in particular are more than capable of handling these conditions with the proper outfitting (power, ect). The limiting factor isn’t the boats ability to handle the conditions, but the operator’s ability to withstand the elements. We hear many stories from customers, specifically our first responders, who have been out in these types of conditions numerous times on their RIBCRAFTs and say the same thing. To them a boat that can perform in those conditions in critical to not only getting the job done, but getting the operator and crew back home safely as well.

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We are excited to have two RIBCRAFTs be a part of the 2010 New England Boat Show in the booth of Boston based tour company, Flagship Adventures. Both the company’s fully outfitted 7.8 and 9.0 used for their water based events and tours will be displayed. The 7.8 and 9.0 are head turners at any show and on the water so we are thrilled that people will get a chance to climb aboard and check them out. Visitors can also learn more about the tours, scavenger hunts and team building events that Flagship Adventures offers aboard their fleet of RIBCRAFTs.

Flagship Adventures’ is located straight back from the main entrance in booth 2332. Click here for show times, directions and ticket information.

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Just because you purchased your RIB in the United States doesn’t always mean that it was manufactured here. There are less than four of us who have manufacturing plants within the U.S. Of that already small number, there are only two who build their entire line of boats within the U.S. At RIBCRAFT “American Made” means adhering to strict quality control measures during the build process and manufacturing a product that our customers can truly rely on. I encourage anyone who is in the market for a RIB to do your research and be sure that the RIB has been fully manufactured in the U.S.A.

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One of our customers recently sent a few photos of the fire department's Deputy Chief and the dive team onboard their 5.85. I love seeing RIBCRAFTs hard at work and thought I'd share one of them.

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