{"id":32245,"date":"2025-02-23T19:03:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T18:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=32245"},"modified":"2025-02-24T22:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T21:41:49","slug":"dont-buy-a-rib-without-reading-these-guides-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/dont-buy-a-rib-without-reading-these-guides-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Buy a RIB Without Reading These Guides First!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RIBs-ONLY-smartphone.jpg\" alt=\"Free Guides @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-32254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RIBs-ONLY-smartphone.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RIBs-ONLY-smartphone-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RIBs-ONLY-smartphone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RIBs-ONLY-smartphone-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Articles as Free Guides!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are ideal for many uses and that is why they&#8217;re so popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with this type of boat, this <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rigid_inflatable_boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia page<\/a> is a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were all once beginners. Over time I received a lot of questions as &#8220;Which RIB is the best one?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/why-a-top-10-of-the-best-ribs-is-pointless\/\">no single &#8220;best&#8221; RIB<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And forget brands for now. They will come later in the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your ideal RIB choice hinges on several factors. Consider whether you&#8217;ll obtain a boating license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about what your plans are and where you&#8217;ll use it. Consider how many people you&#8217;ll carry and the level of comfort you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by focusing on the possibilities, not the limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, you can compare your choices, and only then does <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/why-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib-is-quite-expensive\/\">the budget<\/a> come into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I Have Written Two Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/beginners-guide-buying-a-rigid-inflatable-boat\/\">This beginner&#8217;s guide<\/a> offers a concise yet informative quick introduction to the essential factors beginners should consider. It\u2019s written in a clear, easy-to-read format for a smooth learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re serious about buying one and want to dive deeper, then <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-to-buy-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\/\">this guide<\/a> is an absolute must-read for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More How-Tos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, based on common questions, I have written about 60 (video) guides at various levels. Some of them have a video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find them <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/how-to\/\">all here<\/a> on RIBsONLY.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Articles as Free Guides! Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are ideal for many uses and that is why they&#8217;re so popular. If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with this type of boat, this Wikipedia page is a great place to start. We were all once beginners. 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