Questions on F-RIB 330 sunny climate, davits, rocky shores

Folding Ribs or F-Ribs are a great way of obtaining a hard hull boat but having the flexibility of a sib.
F-Ribs have the 3 or 4 section articulating hinge joint that allow the boat to fold up for ease of storage & transportation. A great idea opening up a whole new world of opportunity.
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Questions on F-RIB 330 sunny climate, davits, rocky shores

Post by SpiritBear » 14 May 2019, 02:52

I am just about ready to buy one for my sailboat tender. I have a few questions
1) How well does the material hold up to hot / sunny climates?
2) Does it have lift points for lifting it out of water? I have a davit system on my sailboat
3) Can the bottom handle rocky or coral sea shore?
4) Any lessons learned before I buy?
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Re: Questions on F-RIB 330 sunny climate, davits, rocky shores

Post by ChrisParish » 14 May 2019, 17:12

Unfortunate most of us are in the UK so we don’t get much in the way of hot weather!
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Re: Questions on F-RIB 330 sunny climate, davits, rocky shores

Post by Bigsofty » 14 May 2019, 21:27

Or coral :Confused
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Re: Questions on F-RIB 330 sunny climate, davits, rocky shores

Post by Martin » 14 May 2019, 21:33

Hi SpiritBear

The F-Ribs are sold worldwide, we’re not aware of any malfunctions due to hot weather as yet...
will you be purchasing from Four Seas ?

Lifting eyelets can be added to the transom

When you ask if the hull can handle rock / coral ... I’ll be honest, the thought of that terrifies me, I like to keep my hull away from such.

Martin :cheers
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