Hurricane
Well-Known Member
Some comments on the dinghy for what its worth. I hope I havent given you the wrong impression - any problems that I've outlined have turned out to be quite minor.
I can see why you like the Lomac - similar layout to the WB but I have a few of comments that still support the case for WB.
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WB pros
The WB tubes extend a long way aft thus supporting the engine and also making it less likely for the prop end of the tilted engine bash into your brand new boat when lifting it aboard. I think that on the Lomac, the engine would stick out a long way.
The WB is made from an indestructable (my words) plastic material and is much softer to any bumps.
There seems to be more space inside the WB - the console is offset giving a useful seat opposite. Much more storage for dry clothes etc.
Performance - The WB perfornmance is tried and tested. Just a quick squirt on the throttle and she pops comfortably onto the plane.
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Cons against WB
It is a little floppy - but as with all RIBs a little extra pump stiffens it up. I may be being a little unfair with the floppyness because I have mainly made that judgement when its been on a road trailer that was meant for a snall sailing dinghy with all the supports in the wrong places. Actually on the boat crane, its fine.
Delivery - the situation must have chenges since buying ours
Yep - I went for Hypalon and waited for Barrus to get one in with their next main delivery - I dont think there were any surcharges. Not sure what the PVC ones are like but there's a guy in our new marina with a WB exactly the same as mine but in PVC (fitted with a 20hp Yam though) - he's very happy with his as well.
Just for the record - here's a pic of the WB again - shows the size of the huge aft tube extensions and the extra storage space.
In this one you can just see the bend in the tubes due to the incorrect trailer supports.
And one on the crane - no bending at all - even with the big engine.
From what I can see (and having had one for a season now) I still think the WB has the edge - If I had the choice - I'd buy the WB.
BTW - I'm not frightened of admitting when I make a mistake - In deed, at first, I thought I'd got it very wrong with this little boat but now I think its great. I certainly didnt feel like this with our old JetRib.
I can see why you like the Lomac - similar layout to the WB but I have a few of comments that still support the case for WB.
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WB pros
The WB tubes extend a long way aft thus supporting the engine and also making it less likely for the prop end of the tilted engine bash into your brand new boat when lifting it aboard. I think that on the Lomac, the engine would stick out a long way.
The WB is made from an indestructable (my words) plastic material and is much softer to any bumps.
There seems to be more space inside the WB - the console is offset giving a useful seat opposite. Much more storage for dry clothes etc.
Performance - The WB perfornmance is tried and tested. Just a quick squirt on the throttle and she pops comfortably onto the plane.
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Cons against WB
It is a little floppy - but as with all RIBs a little extra pump stiffens it up. I may be being a little unfair with the floppyness because I have mainly made that judgement when its been on a road trailer that was meant for a snall sailing dinghy with all the supports in the wrong places. Actually on the boat crane, its fine.
Delivery - the situation must have chenges since buying ours
Yep - I went for Hypalon and waited for Barrus to get one in with their next main delivery - I dont think there were any surcharges. Not sure what the PVC ones are like but there's a guy in our new marina with a WB exactly the same as mine but in PVC (fitted with a 20hp Yam though) - he's very happy with his as well.
Just for the record - here's a pic of the WB again - shows the size of the huge aft tube extensions and the extra storage space.
In this one you can just see the bend in the tubes due to the incorrect trailer supports.
And one on the crane - no bending at all - even with the big engine.
From what I can see (and having had one for a season now) I still think the WB has the edge - If I had the choice - I'd buy the WB.
BTW - I'm not frightened of admitting when I make a mistake - In deed, at first, I thought I'd got it very wrong with this little boat but now I think its great. I certainly didnt feel like this with our old JetRib.
