Subject: Mooring Cover

Hi Anne-Marie

Just a quick email to say a big thank you for my Ribeye Playtime 500 mooring cover.  Wish I'd splashed out the extra money for one last year.  Money well spent!  When I upgrade it's going to be the first thing on my list of accessories.  It's lightweight, easy to fit and take off, and it's saving me hours not having to clear off all the 'messages' the seagulls keep leaving me!

Thanks

Simon Hutton, 9 Jun 2008

Subject: Ribeye 650

This was our first RIB purchase and after extensive homework we decided to look at the Ribeye 650.  From start to finish the service and advice we received from the team at Ribeye was first class.

They constantly kept us in touch with progress right up to and including delivery.

It is also worth commenting that the RIB also happens to be an excellent boat.  I have no hesitation in recommending both the team and the boat!

Chris Macdonald, Hampshire, 9 Apr 2008

Subject: Ribtec 535

Hi John

Thanks again for the RIB.  It really is the puppy's privates!

Everybody is commenting on how clean the lines are and the quality of the finish, the steelwork. Anyway, thanks again for your help and patience.

Justin Cotter, Project Director, Swansea Bay Sea School, 15 Mar 2008

Subject: Ribeye 650

Hi John

Please pass our thanks on to Tom and Anne-Marie who looked after us very well on Friday.  We were very pleased with the 6.50 and its performance in the river, and are looking forward to her being delivered in Greece.

Stewart Turner, Sapphire Yachting, 10 Mar 2008

Subject: Great Work

Dear John

Can I thank you and your team for the outstanding support and direction whilst purchasing the new 785.  The changes made to the craft to meet MCA charter coding have been superbly thought through and manufactured.  On every contact with you and your office, I have been met with enthusiasm and professionalism.  This approach just supports my decision to purchase Ribeye again.

Ian Winson, C2Ribs, 9 Mar 2008

Subject: Over the Moon

Dear Ribeye

I am over the moon at your re-introducing the Ribtec 535.  I have owned one from new since 1991 and it has never let me down.  What an outstanding boat and she is still going strong.  I was out in rough seas  last weekend and she out-performed many other RIBs in her class and they all asked me what boat make it is and how old.  Keep it up!

Jeremy Husband, 15 Feb 2008

Subject: Maiden Voyage

We have finally launched and had our maiden voyage to Cowes last Saturday.  There was only one other boat that braved the freezing conditions to tie up in Cowes ... and it was another Ribeye 650!  We are both chuffed to bits with the boat and are extremely impressed with how well it handled the Solent chop - we were both blown away by how smooth and soft the ride was.  Even the wind across tide - it beats every RIB we've been in (and we've been in quite a few)!  It was really cold, but we still managed to stay out for quite a few hours.  Only when it got dark did we come back in!  The weather's looking good for this weekend, and we'll be a bit more adventurous as we run the engine in more.  

Thank you all so much for everything you've done.  Everything about our Ribeye experience has been first class - the service, the boat, the performance.  We are now, without doubt, your biggest advocates!

Kevin & Kathy, Hampshire, 4 Feb 2008

Subject: Handover

Thanks to Martin for delivery of our new RIB.  I am very grateful for the time he spent with us on Wednesday and hope he had a safe arrival home.  It was a very major journey and I hope he is none the worse for it.

I have to say the whole family are delighted with the purchase.  We were asked where we hired the boat from by some fishers who were out at sea around the same time as us as they saw the fun we were having but I had to tell them a daily hire was out of the question but I knew some very nice people who would sell them one!

The local fishermen were impressed by what they saw and even the Offshore Rescue people who operate out of Stonehaven were offering praise!

It has been a pleasure doing business with you and I wish the company every success. 

I was very happy with the way your product coped with what were quite lumpy waters and have to say I never felt as if we were in anything but a very good sea boat that could handle these conditions with some ease.  We are looking forward to many happy days at sea.

Thanks again.

Best regards!

B Knowles, Aberdeen, Scotland, 5 Oct 2007

Subject: The New Boat

Just a quick note to say that the boat went into the water on Saturday and we were amazed at the difference as compared to the Zodiac Medline III. Obviously, the layout is different but the Ribeye Playtime 600 is much more user friendly, and as to the performance, WOW!!! Although we are aware that it needs running in, its acceleration is fantastic. The motor is far quieter, and at low speeds, the boat trolls along comfortably as opposed to the usual digging in at the back. I have to say the quality and handover from your office was way above what I have experienced before. This is our 4th RIB and I think that it's a brand that I will stick with for a long time. If the Playtime 600 is this good, what's the Sports range like??!!

Thanks for everything, trust Southampton is a good one, and pass on my thanks to everyone for such a good service and product.

Ivor Kneller, Truro, Cornwall, 9 Sep 2007

Subject: Ribtec 535

Earlier this year, we purchased 2 Ribtec 535s with 40hp Yamaha engines and trailers for our outdoor education centre (www.whitlinghamoec.co.uk), working closely with John Wood and Marine Tech of South Walsham.  We are delighted with the boats which have given great service during a very busy season.

Best wishes

Paul Hoey, Adviser for Outdoor Education Centre and Improvement, 6 Sep 2007

Subject: Playtime 600 "With Chips"

Just used "With Chips" for about 4 hours today in very varied conditions & absolutely love it - great fun - very stable & extremely versatile.

Thanks very much.

Best regards

John Ingham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, 13 Aug 2007

Subject: Ribeye Customer Service

Hi Anne-Marie,

Thank you for such great customer service.  It is nice when everything comes together as it should.

Kind regards
Jennifer Way, Marine Construction Management, Newport, RI 02840, USA, Jun 2007

Ribeye RIBs – What a Grilling…

Having completed some 2,000 hours of RIB operations at the prestigious shopping location, Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Harbour, my four seasons of skippering the Ribeye 785 leaves me with a deep affection for the craft.  It would be fair to say that our business pushed the RIB and engine to their limits.  Not so!  Always, fully loaded with fuel, 11 passengers and crew, working 12 hour days, the 785 and the Yamaha F200 performed in all weathers without any problems at all, giving passengers a thrilling experience in absolute safety. I would recommend Ribeye and Yamaha as businesses that provide a World Class Partnership in an ever demanding World.

Paul Potgieter, Head of Operations, Predator Experience RIB Rides, Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Harbour, Jun 2007

Ribeye was our first choice following demonstrator sea trials and we were very impressed.  Ribeye have done everything we wanted and delivered accordingly.  Engine choice was governed by environmental and economic factors, hence our selection of Yamaha four stroke 50hp as it is a proven frugal unit.  We are looking forward to taking delivery of our second Ribeye in Apr 2002,"
Captain Simon Dowden MN, Harbour Master, Dartmouth Harbour & Navigation Authority, 2002

(DHNA took delivery of their third Ribeye in Apr 2007)

Subject: Ribeye Funtime 600 Delivery

Dear John

I am writing to advise you that we have now taken delivery of the above RIB.  Dave Cobain from Gliddon Marine brought the boat up on Sunday in excellent weather and we had a superb day with him.  I would like to say that we were very impressed with everything that Dave did for us and his truly professional manner at all times.  The handover was excellent and covered loads of safety, handling and other information that will be very helpful to us in the future.  We are very pleased with the boat and hope to spend many enjoyable hours on her. I can say it has been a very good experience buying the Ribeye and we will be very pleased to recommend Ribeye to anyone else who is looking for a RIB.  Maybe we will see you at one of the Ribeye ‘meets’ during the season.

Yours sincerely

Tony Worth, Brixham, Devon, April 2007

Hi John
Just thought I would keep you updated.  We have just taken delivery of our new boat, from Neil & Jonathan @ Rock Marine services.
They have delivered a splendid build and quality service, always there to help.  Neil spent the whole day with us on Saturday 15th April doing the handover.  We still have a few things that need to be finished off, but this is all in hand before we next use the boat.  We are delighted with the craft with its F150 Yamaha, which is so smooth and quiet in its power delivery.  She performed beautifully in some quite challenging conditions and kept us dry!  Over the course of the weekend, we clocked up 8hours on the engine and some 140 miles, with trips from Rock to Newquay and Port Isaac.  We are really looking forward to the summer with this fantastic craft.  We have had it kitted out with a specially fabricated Ski bar, Ski & Wake board racks, Garmin GPS , Icom vhf. Dsc . plus many other extras."
David & Tracy Gwillim, Sidmouth, Devon, Apr 2006

Could you please pass our thanks on to yourself, John and the rest of the team for getting our RIB delivered on Saturday.  We gave her an extensive sea trial for the rest of the day and she goes like a dream - good to see the GPS fitted as well as all the other bits and pieces.  We found the three day course with Dave (Shell Bay Watersports) very useful - both in power boat training and in getting familiarised with the idiosyncracies of our ownRIB, motor, GPS, trailer etc.  Would recommend it as a good way of getting going for other customers of yours who are new to power boating.  The RIB exceeds our expectations and we're looking forward to a great Summer with our families zipping around the coastline. Thanks again.
Jac Hansell, about his new Playtime 600, Mar 2006

Build quality, superior handling in all weather conditions and second to none customer services.  We train in all weathers and the boat instills a huge amount of confidence in our students, which allows them to concentrate on what they are being taught.  This is why I chose a Ribeye and would be delighted to add a second to my fleet. They perform magnificently, are an extremely comfortable ride and are always 100% reliable.  I have total confidence in the Ribeye range.
Shaun Plummer, Fowey Marine Centre, 2004

As a professional school we picked a Ribeye for performance, exceptional handling and reliability, while at the same time we are delighted to make use of Yamaha's clean burning technology.
Dave Harris, Shell Bay Watersports, 2003

We chose Ribeye because we wanted good looking, high performance boats.  Ribeye has a proven track record for reliability and high quality.  What particularly made up our mind was the rail system on the 2002 models.  In Charter work it is a terrific benefit to be able to move and change the seating arrangements depending on passenger numbers and the client's requirements.   We have chosen Yamaha four strokes because of their superb fuel efficiency and quiet operation.  We think we have a brilliant combination.
Ben Davies, The Island Club Ltd, 2002