April 30, 2010
Spring Commissioning Checklist
I recently came across a safety checklist from Safeboating.com that is helpful for those up north preparing to launch their RIBs for the season, and for those down south, it provides a good list of items to check on a semi-annual basis. Check soon back for more entries aimed at getting you prepared for the season.... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 01:41 PM | Comments (0)
April 16, 2010
Sea Trial of Two 6.5s
I went for a great sea trial yesterday on two 6.5s. The winds were strong from the northeast with mild chop. The more chop there is, the more these boats shine, so they performed flawlessly keeping the operators dry.... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 02:59 PM | Comments (0)
April 09, 2010
What kind of impact will this recent case have?
This past Monday a federal jury found Brunswick Corp. partially liable for an accident that took place in 2005 in Texas where a propeller had severed a teen’s leg. According to news releases, the suit alleged that the boat and motor did not provide safety devices including guards or covers to prevent the teen from becoming entangled. Brunswick was then ordered to pay $3.8 million in medical expenses and damages. This is the first case in which a company within the marine industry was found liable for injury to a person by a propeller. What kind of impact will this case have given that the vast majority of boats are powered by engines? Does this set a precedent for future cases?... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 02:20 PM | Comments (0)
April 02, 2010
Mercury Offers Extended Warranty for Government Agencies
Good news for government agencies, Mercury recently extended the warranty period on all outboards. Effective March 1st the full line of outboards has come with a three year warranty instead of the previously standard two years. Click here for more information on this new program.... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 05:15 PM | Comments (0)
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