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From our Greek Friends … keep Ribbing!

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

E-Ribbing is an international website with significant and timeless themes that focuses exclusively on the rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and anything related to them, such as articles on outboard engines and propellers, equipment and proper boat set-ups, RIB tests and of course trips.

The team at E-Ribbing is made up of highly regarded personalities within the marine field and nautical press from Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal, all of whom are specialized in inflatable boats, outboard engines, and long trips.

Enjoy the many videos of these fascinating Rigid Inflatables Boats (RIBs).

Hydrotab’s New Composite 300SR Trim Tabs

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

New Composite 300SR Trim Tabs Test

This test was performed by our Greeks friends at e-Ribbing with a SeaFighter powered bij twin 350 Suzukis.

The Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) maintained a slower speed while resting on the plane, with its bow noticeably lower, all without a significant increase in fuel consumption.

Reducing the new composite 300SR trim tabs by 50%, they observed a 3-second reduction in planning time with minimal bow elevation during takeoff.

Following this, they concentrated on recordings during low cruise speeds, typical for most of a daily travel. Maintaining the engine trim at a constant 40%, they began to experiment with the placement of the vertical 300SR trim tabs.

It became evident that with the trim tabs fully raised, the bow consistently assumed a significantly high position, making it impossible to achieve a satisfactory cruise within the 15 to 25-knot range.

(Meet the test team below.)

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RIBbing for Arctic – Save Our Planet

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

RIBbing For Arctic: a Magnificent Expedition

Over the past two years, the dedicated team of 6 has tirelessly worked towards realising a remarkable endeavour set to unfold in the summer of 2022.

You may be familiar with e-RIBbing, as I have published numerous RIB tests conducted by them.

This extraordinary journey is predominantly slated within the Arctic Circle, retracing the paths of Vikings and 18th-century explorers who fervently sought the shortest route to the Pacific Ocean.

To delve into specifics, their mission entails navigating the North Atlantic Ocean to reach the western shores of Greenland.

Subsequently, the team aims to undertake the challenging passage through the legendary Northwest Passage—an approximately 5,780-kilometer sea route situated north of Canada and Alaska, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

RIBbing For Arctic - Save Our Planet @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
RIBbing For Arctic: 7,000 miles
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Stingher 27 GT RIB 4.6L V8 Verado 300hp

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

From our Greek friends of e-Ribbing.com on testing the Stingher 27 GT Rigid Inflatable Boat.

“Having been many times behind the console of almost all Italboats yard models, I confess that the Italian shipyard continues to pleasantly surprise me with both the quality of construction and finishing and the quality of navigation it offers to the most demanding marine public.

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