Harrison, I don't understand your negativity or need to raise a problem or misunderstanding that could be read by other people, It just creates confusion.
So to clear this up, allow me to explain.
After my first run out in the FRIB 375 (F-Ribs And Sibs Review) I was so impressed - I've longed for one since.
However, the weight was a huge issue for me, and the flat floor left little difference between the tubes and the floor (safety of youngsters was in my mind).
I let it fester in my head for some time, and then whilst down at F-Rib late last year, I enquired about a single skin 375 that I'd seen on the W/B site, FRIB said they'd look into it for me.
When asked why, I explained I wanted a lighter 375 with a stepped hull (the same as the 275/330/360)
1) To ease the weight strain on myself
2) For whilst the nipper was in the boat. The step floor gives a fall in the boat effect for youngsters rather than a possible fall out on bumpy seas.
Please bare in mind, anything that FRIB retails in the UK needs testing/accepting and plating, at that time the FRIB 375(s) was not available under the F-Rib name. Can you imagine trying to buy/ship/insure a boat with no CE plate for UK use? Then think of the warranty issues dealing with W/B ? (God forbid anything went faulty) I very much doubt you could actually order a single boat from W/B for UK delivery anyway.
When F-Rib contacted me to say they could do the 375 I'd asked about, I then asked about the colour, stating again I'd seen one on the W/B site that was a spitting image colour wise as my delightful two tone Honwave.
I was asked to send a picture of how I wanted it. Shortly after, I was contacted again with "Yes, we can do that"
My order was then placed. FRIB explained to me that they would place the order but it would take time, I was more than happy with that, infact ecstatic that they had said “YES”
In regard to your “Standard W/B item”
Is the F-Rib 375 (s) for sale retail in the UK on F-Rib website ?
It would appear not
Do F-Rib offer a different colour in the UK on their website?
Again, It would appear not.
I was told mine was a special order, Special or not, it was what I wanted, what I needed and more so, very grateful for them being able to supply what they have.
I’m presuming with them supplying my CE Marked F-Rib 375(s) , that the single skin will probably become one of their line up for this year.
If you feel you need for conformation on how or what they do, then ring them. They’re very accommodating as you are well aware.
How, What and Why F-Rib do what they do is not for me to question. All we can do is offer feedback of people that comment on here. Hopefully they take it onboard to grow their product base and offer a greater flexibility for their customers, which they appear to be doing.
Regards,
Martin
