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What
is a RIB and how safe are they? |
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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.
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Who can use the boat? |
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Basically, anyone.
RSM will hold a list of all approved or nominated drivers
authorised to use the boat by the owners. All nominated
drivers will need to hold a minimum RYA 2 and VHF License
and be familiar with GPS. |
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What
is covered in the cost? |
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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. |
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How are
the weeks planned? |
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A schedule
is planned for the year that gives each owner one week
usage of their RIB in every four. This schedule is posted
in the members area of the web site and 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. |
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When
do weeks start and finish? |
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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. |
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Where
are the boats moored? |
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All the boats
come with a marina berth at our Southampton base to ensure
the easy coming and going of our clients. If any boat
is not being used for a lengthy period then the boat
will be retrieved and stored ashore, ready for launching
at the appropriate time. |
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What
is the process at the start of my time period? |
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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. At this time we will also
be able to talk you through any pre-planned itinerary
you may have and hand over any information you may have
requested. |
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Are there
restrictions on where I can take my RIB? |
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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. |
