Ribco is a n Athens based Greek shipyard and builds at this moment only RIBs larger than 10 m like the Venom 34, 39, 44 and the Seafarer 33, 36X. You’ll find more well selected Ribco videos here.
Category: Mercury
Jaw-dropping Rafnar 1100 Leisure Version Walkthrough
Eye-catching Leisure Version
Rafnar (more videos here) is a well-known Icelandic brand that aims at the B2B market and has now developed a second one.
Rafnar’s main competitive advantage is the ÖK hull that has a sort of keel which reduces the slamming significant. This video explains it in detail.
Here’s the bigger brother 1200 in leisure version as well.
This video was published on the BoatLife YouTube channel
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(more…)Thunderstorm – Costas Paracos’ Impressive RIB Built
In the RIBs ONLY Facebook group member Costas Paracos, shared in a video the story of his home-built RIB, Thunderstorm.
Building your own RIB is quite a challenge. The images show the different stages.
The vented RIB has a 200 hp Mercury Optimax outboard and reaches speeds in excess of 60 knots. It’s fuel economy is 0.7 – 0.8l/NM at cruise speeds with light load.
Dimensions are: length 6 m, width 2.27 m, weight 650 kg (without engine, battery, equipment, liquids etc).
Congratulations Costas for doing such a great job!
Amazing Ribco Venom 39 Twin 450 Mercury Racing
Remarkable Ribco Venom 39
This Greek Athens based RIB builder, Ribco Marine, uses the very efficiënt Scorpion offshore hulls. Indeed a very good platform.
Ribco Marine, a RIB builder situated in Greece, employs the highly efficient Scorpion offshore hulls, establishing it as a commendable platform for their watercraft.
The RIB’s design is truly exquisite. Currently, the company specializes in crafting substantial RIBs, including the Venom series with models 34, 39, 44, and the Seafarer series with models 33 and 36X.
This video was published on the ribco marine YouTube channel.
(more…)MAR.CO R-EVOLUTION R-26 Close-Up
A Great R-26 Close-Up
Announced a few days ago, we now get a tour of this 8 meter R-26 RIB from the Italian brand MAR.CO.
MAR.CO introduced the R-EVOLUTION 26 at the 62nd International Boat Show in Genoa.
The 8-meter RIB aims to combine the quality, style, and comfort of a maxi RIB, featuring a single-engine setup, spacious stern platforms, an innovative “pass-through” system, a concealed toilet compartment, and the option for a roll bar or fiberglass t-top.
I must acknowledge that they executed it exceptionally well.
This video was published on the mar.co marine costruzioni YouTube channel.