Some impressions from a project in Belgium … using GEMINI RIBs.
Proud to share that GEMINI Marine and novi marine are Friends of RIBs ONLY.
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Fluid 880 Hybride Patrol RIB
It’s a very ‘Fluid situation’ at Sirocco Annapolis. The Baltimore City Police Fluid 780 is in for some routine maintenance and a new Fluid 880 Hybrid Patrol Boat is getting some accessories before it goes to its new home in Maine.
Fluid uses the already proven GEMINI hulls.
(more…)Press Release RIBs ONLY
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Belgium – 20220123
RIBs ONLY expands its scope
While RIBsONLY.com is well-known for its well-selected RIB videos, Karel Overlaet, founder of RIBs ONLY, decided to expand that scope by providing now also news articles on RIBs and RIBs related content.
(more…)Do the New Regulations Hack Towing Your RIB?
Will towing your RIB will become a problem in the near future? I need a new future oriented car to tow my RIB. But it’s a big problem nowadays due to new regulations.
Some day I will have to part from my 4×4 Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 D because of the emission standards. But it stil does what it’s made for. Do I really have to sell it now or wait?
(more…)Why a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is Quite Expensive: 15 Essential Thoughts
You may ask yourself: How much does a rigid inflatable boat cost? Well it all depends on what your purpose is.
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Introduction
Rigid inflatable boats have become, over the last couple of years, the preferred choice not only for marine professionals but also for those that take boating as a leisure activity. There are a plethora of reasons for this; the boat comes with a myriad of benefits.
For many years now I own a single outboard RIB. As a journalist I sailed many motor boats and RIBs. I aways had the most fun in RIBs. The feeling of “flying” over the waves is really extraordinary! It’s a kick I can’t get enough of.
That being said, one cannot help but inquire why these Rigid Inflatable boats, ostensibly referred to by their abbreviation “RIBs” or “RHIBs”, as expensive. They cost more than the “ordinary” boat, but why exactly is that. The answer to this question can be found in the nuances of the RIBs, from the construction to their operations.
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