SolentRIBster.com is a key resource for RIB enthusiasts or RIBsters
SolentRIBster.com is a key online resource for those interested in Rigid Inflatable Boats, often simplyed called a RIB.
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A Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) or Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) is a light weight and high performance boat constructed with a solid, shaped hull and inflatable tubes attached at the gunwale. The design is stable and seaworthy. The inflatable tubes or collar means that buoyancy is maintained even if a large quantity of water is gets aboard. The RIB is an evolution of the inflatable boat.
RIBs are generally designed as planing hulls. Due to their low weight RIBs will often perform better than other similarly sized and powered boats.
The maximum speed of the RIB depends on its weight, power, load and sea conditions. A typical 6 metre RIB, with six passengers, a 150 horsepower engine, in relatively calm water is likely to have a top speed of around 35 knots. A high performance RIB may operate with a speed between 40 and 70 knots, depending on the size and weight.
SolentRIBster.com provides RIB enthusiats with essential impartial advice, guidance, hints and tips to help you get the most out of your RIB. It covers all levels of experiences and knowledge. There is an updated RIB buying guide with advice on buying a RIB and a special guide for new RIB enthusiats. There is a guide to RIB launch sites, slipways, publich hards and marinas.
There is a section on RIB for sale. You will find section on how to fit out a RIB, guidance on buying a GPS or chart plotter for a RIB, cartography, legalities and advice on trailers and towing a RIB, together with safety advice and a guide to RIB insurance. There is advice on how to look after and maintain your RIB, outboard and trailer. There are RIB book and magazine reviews. There are links to local rescue organisations. There are links to RIB manufacturers and dealers. For RIB manufacturers and enthusiats alike there is a section on the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD)
The Solent has many beautiful locations, which can be visited by RIB, with many harbours, marinas, rivers, creeks and beaches to explore, like Cowes, Bembridge, Yarmouth, Lymington, Poole, Christchurch, Beaulieu and the Hamble. There are Solent location guides for RIB enthusiats, including some stunning beaches like Priory Bay, Colwell Bay and Alum Bay. Not to mention The Needles.
This site is designed to meet your needs as a RIB enthusiast, therefore, please contact us with your feedback.
We are keen to add a photo gallery of RIBsters and their RIBs, in fact anything to do with RIBs, eg wave jumping, racing, exploring, launching, etc. Please e-mail your photo submissions, together with a short description of the RIB, together with the situation.
You can access SolentRIBster's RIB Blog here.