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RIB Shack Marine
Unit 3A
Ocean Quay Marina
Belvidere Road
Southampton
SO14 5QY
Telephone Number
023 8033 6197
Email Address
info@ribshackmarine.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a RIB and how safe are they?
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are the most complete multipurpose recreational boat on the market today. Comprising a reinforced fibreglass hull surrounded by multiple independent tough hyperlon air chambers that give the owner a high degree of security and safety. It is no coincidence that rescue services throughout the world, including the RNLI and the coastguards, use RIBs as their front line solution to a safe, fast, manoeuvrable and reliable rescue boat. You will find RIBs in all manner of uses in the armed forces and protecting our waters. For the leisure user RIBs are an outstanding family vessel, capable of day cruising with comfort and water skiing on fun afternoons.
What is covered in the cost?
This is a very complete package. When operating out of the home port, all costs will be covered by your annual management fee, apart from fuel costs and any special requirements requested.
How are the weeks planned?
A schedule is planned for the year that gives each owner one week usage of their RIB in every four. This schedule is sent out to you around October/November each year for the following year.
Members may request via RIB Shack Marine to exchange their RIB time with other members to suit their needs best.
Prior to your scheduled week we will contact you to ascertain your likely usage of the boat and what times. This enables us to provide the optimum level of service to our members and provide total boat management.
When do weeks start and finish?
Throughout the year a scheduled week commences from every Monday at 1:00 p.m. and finishes on the following Sunday evening. This allows us to clean and refuel all boats for the next handover.
Where are the boats moored?
All the boats are dry stored on trailers when not in use. If the customer is planning to use the boat then it will be provided on a suitable mooring at their home location, ready to go.
What is the process at the start of my time period?
Just before you take charge of your boat you are requested to sign a Boat Handover Checklist to ensure you are happy with the boat and her equipment. Your boat will have been cleaned and fully fuelled.
Are there restrictions on where I can take my RIB?
With care, competence and consideration for your safety and others, your cruising range is limited only by the time you have on board. Whilst the Solent and the south coast provide more than enough interest for most owners, for the more experienced and adventurous members, the Channel Islands and the north coast of France are accessible.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to choose an alternative base for your week, you can simply hitch up your boat and take off to destinations of your own choosing.