The Build
There are RIBs and there is Ribeye.
It's not only design that differentiates Ribeye from the also rans. Unlike most other RIB manufacturers Ribeye build their boats from beginning to end. The glass fibre is laid up, the hulls constructed, the tubes made and fitted, even the upholstery is manufactured under the one roof. By manufacturing everything on one site, quality control can be assured.
Although each boat is made from high tech materials, every Ribeye is built by hand. Like anything craftsman-built there is a pride in the product, which results in a fanatical attention to detail.
From the top of the range Sports to the most basic inflatable, the same diligence and care is applied to the build.
The end result is a RIB that's in a class of its own. And that's world class.
Hull Build
The mould making, together with the GRP production, are carried out in a specially controlled environment. In fact each production process has its own dedicated bay. This ensures rigid quality control at every step and guarantees consistency of product.
Ribeye's quality is paramount within the manufacturing process. The hulls are built to the highest specifications using only top quality materials and finished to exacting standards. The multi-layered woven fabric reinforced hulls benefit from a combination of brush and hand laying techniques, integral moulded stringers overlaid with both chop strand and woven combination matts. These overlays extend out across the bottom of the hull forming extra reinforcement at all critical areas. The stringer system has been calculated to maintain maximum strength, rigidity and hull integrity under load without needlessly increasing weight. The use of a moulded GRP stringer system has also allowed us to control more closely overall shell weight, thereby increasing performance and lowering necessary power options. The decks are moulded with balsa cores, and after bonding, which is all completed before removal from the mould, form a true monocoque construction.
The Ribeye series benefit from extensive use of Isopthalic resins in the manufacturing process, giving a stronger inter-laminar bond with increased resistance to water ingress.
The hull structure is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years.
Tube Build
The fabrics used to make Ribeye tubes are Hypalon and Hypatex. Because of their strength and exceptionally hard-wearing qualities, these materials are universally accepted by the industry as the premier raw materials.
Ribeye tubes are hand built by craftsmen in a controlled environment and to the same exceptional standard as the hulls. These are the rigorous standards required by the Ministry of Defence, Department of Trade and Industry and by rescue organisations. Quality is paramount and every seam and join is inspected during the construction process.
Hypalon tube fabric carries a five year warranty against defective workmanship, Hypatex fabric carries a two year warranty against defective workmanship.
Rigging
All Ribeye A and S Series are factory fitted by experts at Ribeye Headquarters. Models leave the factory as fully turnkey products, equipped with the engine of your choice, ready to go on the water. This guarantees a first class quality service and is the culmination of an excellent, all round quality build.
The rigging of Ribeye T and I Series may be completed by a Ribeye Sales Centre or by a Yamaha dealer. The dealer, who is an expert in his field, will help you choose the Yamaha engine to match your needs and will install your engine.
Ribeye craft conform to the Essential Safety Requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive number 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC and are CE marked.
Ribeye boat production conforms to the requirements of ISO 6185/1/2.
BS EN.150 10087:1996 (HIN)
BS EN.150 10240:1996
MCA (Code of Practice), DNV by arrangement.
