Which Inflatable/Rib?

[parm]

looking for a small infalable or rib for kids and me to have a bit of fun in. can't decide whether to go for rib or air floor. It will be kept on davits on 22ft boat have narrowed down to a Valiant Dynamic 250 or 270 rib or a quicksilver 240/270 air deck anyone help me decide?

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[longjohnsilver]

Definitely an air floor, a RIB will be far too heavy for a 22' boat.

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[duncan]

1. weight may be a factor on a 22ft
2. air deck / keel is a must

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[parm]

Valient 270 rib - 35kg
Quicksilver 270 airdeck 34kg


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[duncan]

Sorry I know the weights - I am suggesting that they may be a little high for a 22ft boat - without knowing how long the b/platform is it's difficult to know.
I have a 265 (34kg) on a 25ft / 2800kg craft but it likes being tail heavy!
btw this has just appeared - and might suit you spot on
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F16292>http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F16292</A>

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[longjohnsilver]

Something doesn't sound right there, how can a Rib be the same weight as an airdeck? If it is right then the Rib must have much lighter tubes or a very thin floor etc. It's your call.

I'm still surprised at those weights.

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[parm]

thanks for the link but unfortunatly i live in belfast pity because much more choice accross the water. I had to go to Ely to buy my 22 saved a few £££ too

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[duncan]

these are teh new rib 'lites' - given the weight of the air deck / inflatable keel / outer skin I am not surprised that they have managed to produce a lightweight hard v bottom at about the same weight.
Interestingly Wetline have also produced an inflatable v hull - the whole skin/keel/floor is one big honeycomb like the current airdeck - aim to give a more rigid hull form I think but still trying to get more info.

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[Freebee]

Ive got a valiant 2.6 rib hung on davits behind my 25 footer, with mercury 5hp 4strke ,I take the outboard off before hauling up on davits tho. I would recommend it.

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[Happy1]

Check out the Zodiac Cadet 260 FR = 28kg (with keel)

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[Col]

I've got a Quicksilver 270ad. Excellent dinghy, and will take up to 10hp for extra zzzzzzip1

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[byron]

Sorry I don't understand. Living in Belfast shouldn't affect your options and availability. Anything you see elsewhere even in Europe is no problem the dealer will be more than happy to ship it.

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[parm]

i was talking about second hand boats.When you are buying something sub £1000 you can't really justify the boat fare
And we are off over here for the 12th holidays sat sun and monday so going tonight to buy

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[duncan]

I seem to have aquired a QS300AD and it can take a 15! Have to see how it runs in twin engine set up with my 4 and 2 both on the transom!

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[markdj]

Hi Parm

I'm from Belfast too. Give this guy a ring...

ALBERT CLARKE MARINE 49 MILL ST COMBER CO.DOWN N.IRELAND BT23 5EG

TEL: 028 9187 2325 , FAX: 028 9187 3414 E MAIL: TOM@CLARKEMARINE.FSNET.CO.UK

CONTACT : TOM CLARKE D R.I.B.S. , V R.I.B.S. & PT R.I.B.S. PROMO


He specialises in inflatables and is only a few minutes away. Tell him Mark Stronge sent you.

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[tcm]

yes, as others said, the valiant is a superlight rib - aluminimum floor i think. Worth a look. Not new, bin around for at least 5 years.

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[parm]

been to him he has no small ribs in stock so forced to go to mullan marine tonight


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[Greg2]

Just bought a Valiant Dynamic 270 - very good quality and we are delighted with it. Nearly bought the 250 on the basis of size on the davits - glad we went for the 270 as we would undoubtedly have been looking to get the bigger one within a year - it is OK for four whereas the 250 is a bit of a squeeze.

Looked at all options (airdeck etc) but concluded RIB is best. Weight diference is negligible (I was surprised).

If you can get it on the davits get the 270 RIB - it's the best option IMHO.

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[parm]

thanks

i think i am going for the 250 done all the measurements etc and i think 270 might just be too much. what engine do you use and whats performance like?

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[Greg2]

Got an electric outboard so very slow, but good for the kids. Intend getting a petrol motor soon - have been advised that max on literature i.e. 6-7hp can be exceeded but 6 hp should get it moving with one or two in it.

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