Ribeye Ltd was formed in 1998 and began manufacturing in Dartmouth, Devon. In 2001 Ribeye established new manufacturing facilities in South Africa and all production of the newly designed Ribeye / Yamaha leisure range was transferred to Ribeye South Africa. This has made available to the European and World market a highly comprehensive range of quality built production Ribs at prices not previously achievable.

The present Ribeye range has been put together with the total co-operation of Yamaha and is available exclusively through the Yamaha UK and European Dealership Network.

In September 2001 Ribeye acquired Ribtec Ltd. Ribtec specialises in the niche sector of super yacht tenders and commercial craft.

Ribeye's branding and marketing, which are now becoming recognised world-wide, coupled with Ribtec's design and manufacturing reputation needs only one more ingredient to guarantee world-wide success. That ingredient is already there - Ribeye's unique association with Yamaha. Yamaha, the world's leading manufacturer of outboard and stern drive engines, has collaborated closely with Ribeye in the production of the present range. "Ribeye, powered by Yamaha - what a team," agrees David Pougher, Manager of Yamaha Marine UK Ltd.

Yamaha's range of engines and Ribeye's range of boats make an unbeatable pairing so when it comes to having fun, its serious fun.

RIB International interviews Charles Chivers on the growth of Ribeye, June 2007

The answer lies in the hull.

The hulls of most other large volume producers are inadequate for demanding sea conditions. Because Ribeye's hulls were designed to cope with the UK's choppy seas, their handling capabilities are superb.

Many other makes have shallow or medium Vs and tend to be "sunbathing boats". With Ribeye's new manufacturing facilities you have available to you performing Ribs at prices that can compete with other brands anywhere in the world.

The best of both worlds!