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The F-Rib is a very rare idea - a totally new design concept for a boat - which is competely revolutionising portable boating.The unique folding rib - the F-Rib - is one that is now getting a lot of attention from all our customers and showroom visitors. The F-Rib range of unique folding ribs are one product that combines the best of both worlds - performance and portability.
 
The F-Rib folding rib boat can be supplied by ourselves as a boat only - or as a complete boat and outboard engine package.  Our prices quoted below are for the all-new F-Rib folding rib model range 2018 F-Rib models. Pleasse note that the 2018 F-Ribs now have some minor improvements on the 2016/17 models shown in these photos: with better valves; a minor (but neat) redesign of the joint and change to the transom profile.  The Pennine Marine "best for sale" prices are for the F-Rib folding rib "boat only" - including VAT.
 
All new F-rib boats come with standard accessories of oars/paddles; pump; 2 no seat benches; bag for boat (bag wraps over boat); owners manual. If you boat is collected from here in Skipton, we will provide a free demonstration of your new F-Rib boat (and also engine if purchased together.) 
 

• F-Rib folding rib model 275 - our price - 2,200.00
• F-Rib folding rib model 330 - our price - 2,700.00
• F-Rib folding rib model 360 - our price - 2,990.00
• F-Rib folding rib model 375 - our price - 3,300.00
• F-Rib folding rib model 460 - our price - 3,800.00

 
TO ORDER YOUR NEW F-RIB BOAT AND OUTBOARD ENGINE

• Please call us at Ilkley on 0113 532 8575
• E-mail us at info@penninemarine.com

 
All our normal terms and conditions of sale apply to this F-Rib folding rib special offer.  All these F-Rib folding rib prices are autumn / winter 2018 and are quoted here in good old-fashioned Yorkshire pounds. Our F-Rib folding rib prices include UK/EU VAT at 20%. Outboard engines for the F-Rib folding rib can either be purchased together or can be sold separately.
F-ribs for international export outside of the UK and EU can be exported without VAT: saving 20%. Please contact ourselves by e-mail or phone for international export prices of new F-rib folding ribs
 
National and international delivery is available on these folding F-Ribs. (and before you ask, the F-Rib folding rib is small, but not that small that the F-Rib folding rib will fit down the chimney stack for a Christmas Eve express delivery service. You will need to be at home to open the front door)
 
For delivery of any F-Rib boat and engine package to any UK mainland address, please call us  (please note - engines can be shipped complete and PDI'ed, but with oil supplied to refill on arrival)

The F-Rib folding rib is a totally unique concept
 
The F-Rib idea is one that is so fundamentally simple and easy to use, that when one first looks at it - then one honestly wonders why nobody had thought of such a simple idea many years ago.
 
The F-Rib folding rib is a good quality, well built small rib - one with a heavy duty and robust rib hull. The F-rib is obviously made of substantial materials throughout
 
The totally unique feature is that the F-Rib hull simply folds into segments - so that the whole rib boat can be easily carried and even packed into its own bag.

Here the boat is being unrolled from its bag - taking approx. 10 seconds.  Please come and see for yourself the unique folding rib - the 275 model F-Rib is on display in our Ilkley showroom. (Obviously if you live south of the Watford Gap, you will need a passport to visit us here in Yorkshire).  
Pennine Marine is the main northern England UK dealership for the remarkable F-Rib product. One boat on display in our Ilkley showroom, and knowledgable staff to help.
 
This one photo says it all about the F-rib. Basically the F-Rib folding rib is a rigid hulled inflatable boat (rib) which has a unique hinged system, allowing it to be packed into a small bag.
 
Just look at the photo - and let us be very clear here - we haven't broken it nor misread the instructions for this F-rib
 
The F-Rib is ideal as a small yacht tender - or as a highly portable family-friendly sports boat - or as a "carry-in-a-bag" fisherman's boat - or a small workboat - or even just a very good small rib
 
We can offer the F-Rib for sale as boat only (a complete rib) and / or a complete rib, engine and even trailer package.

Here in this next photo the F-Rib folding rib  has been fully unrolled.
 
This photo was taken just five seconds after the shot above - showing just how extremely easy and how extremely simple the F-Rib folding rib concept is to use.
 
Now that the F-Rib folding rib hull has been laid out "flat" on the floor, it is time to inflate it.

The unique part about the F-Rib folding rib concept is that it is a rigid boat which folds down into a carry bag (see photo). The F-Rib is light enough to be carried by one or two persons
 
The "folded up" sizes (the dimensions in its carry bag) and the all-important carrying weights of the F-Rib folding rib models are as follows;
 

• The F-RIb 275 folded size  is 90 x 90 x 40 cm. 
• The F-Rib 275 carry weight in it's bag is 36kg

• The F-Rib 330 rib folded size is 105 x 94 x45 cm.
• The F-Rib 330 carry weight in its bag is 43 kg

• The F-Rib 360 rib folded size is 110 x 94 x 45 cm.
• The F-Rib 360 carry weight in its bag is 48 kg
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The F-Rib 360 is the largest boat size we recommend for true "car and caravan" portability
 

• The F-Rib 375 rib folded size is 110 x 105 x 50 cm.
• The F-Rib 375 carry weight in its bag is 56 kg

• The F-Rib 460 rib folded size is 150 x 110 x 60 cm.
• The F-Rib 460 carry weight in its bag is 72 kg

• The F-Rib 460 Sailing model is the same size as the 460 model
• The F-Rib 460 sailing is however 8kg heavier at 82kg

 
Please note that these "folded in bag" sizes are now slightly different in 2017 compared with what we previously published about the F-Rib. This very minor difference is simply to reflect a couple of very minor changes that have been made to the F-rib model specifications, but also to give a you our customer a "true indication" of the actual "in real life" sizes that can be achieved when you fold down this truely remarkable boat into your car, caravan or yacht locker.
 

The F-Rib is the truely unique folding rib concept with a solid hull that - believe it or not - just packs down into a carry bag.
 
Having practicality and convience is all very well. But by now you - our very intelligent, perceptive and discerning customer - will be asking yourselves the obvious FAQ - "will this folding rib fall to bits on me?" The simple answer to your obvious question is; "No it will not - the F-Rib folding rib is very well made throughout" . If the F-rib folding rib was not of good quality then we here at Pennine Marine would not be considering selling it to you. The F-rib fiully complies with all UK/ European boat design standards. But now think about it logically - compare the F-rib 275 to the similar sized and best-selling inflatable boat, a Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 275. The Zodiac is only held together - in one piece when out on the water - by air.....
 
The F-Rib folding rib features both a high standard of fibreglass finish and excellent gelcoat quality on the hull. This F-rib build quality is evident throughout the F-Rib folding hull and tubes. All the details throughout the F-Rib folding rib are simple, practical and fit for purpose. Please note there were some very suble modifications to the f-rib hull in 2018, which make it even easier to unfold - and then fold tight when finished. No frilly bits, no attempts to be particuarly fashionable or stylish, but just good, practical and solid boat-building. Throughout we think the F-Rib folding rib is very robust and very well finished -and we have to say frankly better built than many other famous rib brands. The F-Rib folding rib tubes are PVC  however once again the F-Rib tubes are an excellent and robust design and one that looks to be very durable. If you do not believe us, come to Ilkley to see for yourself.
 
The overall concept of the F-Rib folding rib - and also the final finished product - is one that is well thought out and then also well built throughout.
 
The F-ribs light grey hull and tubes look good, whilst still being a nice and practical boating colour. The orange colour feature on the substantial rubbing strake is a nice finshing touch.
 
These F-Ribs were fisrt imported into the UK in 2015. However they have been marketed and sold abroad (on the wrong side of the English Channel) for a few years under the Winboat brand name. Therefore the F-ribs have a good and proven track record of quality and durability.  

The F-Rib folding rib will take any brand of outboard engine, simply clamped to the transom (for all you land-lubbers reading this - that is the flat bit on the back of the boat ).
 
The smaller F-Rib folding rib goes very well with the Torqeedo engines, Indeed F-Rib folding ribs have even colour coordinated the F-Rib tubes with the Torqeedo, so that you have a fetching orange stripe and colour coordinated theme.
 
Performance figures for "achieveable speeds" in an F-rib are as follows
 
F-rib 275 with 6hp outboard engine and one person on board - 14 knots (planing)
F-rib 275 with 6hp outboard engine and two pesons on board - 8 knots
F-rib 275 with 10hp outboard engine and two persons on board - 20 knots (planing)
F-rib 360 with 20hp outboard engine and four adults - 18 knots (planing) 
 
Please note that these F-rib performance figures will vary slightly, depending on variables such as engine brand / propeller: other weight in the boat, sea and wind conditions; what the person driving it had to eat at lunchtine etc (we say this as we are not allowed to call somebody fat these days....so a"heavy lunch"-  nudge, nudge: wink, wink - will reduce a F-ribs top speed)

The recommended sizes of outboard engines, ones we believe are most suitable for the F-Rib folding rib, are as follows;
 

• F-Rib 275 rib - recommended outboard engine size is 6hp
• F-Rib 330 rib - recommended outboard engine size is15hp.
• F-Rib 360 rib - recommended outboard engine size is 20hp
• F-Rib 375 rib - recommended outboard engine size is 20hp
• F-Rib 460 rib - recommended outboard engine size is 20hp

Please note that with the 275 F-Rib this recommendation is for easy of a carrying the lightweiight engine.
However on the F-Rib 375 and 460, whilst they will both take a 25hp engine, in practiice this performs barely better than the 20hp, simply becuase the 25hp engine is much heavier than a 20hp outboard
 
However the maximum allowed sizes of outboard engines suitable for the F-Rib folding rib are as follows;
 

• F-Rib 275 rib - maximum outboard engine size is 15hp
• F-Rib 330 rib - maximum outboard engine size is15hp.
• F-Rib 360 rib - maximum outboard engine size is 20hp
• F-Rib 375 rib - maximum outboard engine size is 25hp
• F-Rib 460 rib - maximum outboard engine size is 25hp

F-rib folding rib showing a new Suzuki DF20 outboard engine fitted to the transom.
 
TYPICAL COMBINATIONS OF F- RIB WITH ENGINE;

• F-Rib 275 rib with Suzuki DF6 AS engne (an idea tender for your big boat)
• F-Rib 275 rib with Suzuki DF9.9 AS engine 
• ​F-Rib 275 rib wih Suzuki DF15 AS engine (rather small and also rather fast...)

• F-Rib 330 rib with Suzuki DF6 AS engine = 
• F-Rib 330 rib with Suzuki DF9.9 AS engine = 
• ​F-Rib 330 rib with Suzuki DF15 AS engine =  (family sized boat)

• F-Rib 360 rib with Suzuki DF6 AS engine = 
• F-Rib 360 rib with Suzuki DF9.9 AS engine = 
• ​F-Rib 360 rib with Suzuki DF15 AS engine = 
• F-Rib 360 rib with Suzuki DF20 AS engine = (performance family boat)

• F-Rib 375 rib with Suzuki DF6 AS engine = 
• F-Rib 375 rib with Suzuki DF9.9 AS engine = 
• ​F-Rib 375 rib with Suzuki DF15 AS engine = 
• F-Rib 375 rib with Suzuki DF20 AS engine = 

• F-Rib 460 rib with Suzuki DF6 AS engine = 
• F-Rib 460 rib with Suzuki DF9.9AS engine = 
• ​F-Rib 460 rib with Suzuki DF15 AS engine = 
• F-RIb 460 rib with Suzuki DF20AS engine = 

 
All F-Rib sale prices include UK/EU VAT at 20%.
 
WHEN PURCHASED TOGETHER AN F-RIB BOAT AND AN OUTBOARD ENGINE INCLUDES;
The new F-rib boat price includes all the standard F-Rib boat accessories (please see below). The engine includes all standard Suzuki or Yamaha accessories - with a separate fuel tank and line supplied on all engines of 9.9hp and larger. Please see this website for full technical details of all our Suzuki and Yamaha outboard engines. We are the largest Suzuki and Yamaha outboard engine dealership in Northern England, so your new Suzuki or Yamaha outboard engine is prepared ready to use. We will fully PDI the engine to Suzuki's or Yamahas quality standards. These prices on the website assume collection of your new F-Rib and Suzuki or Yamaha outboard engine package from us here in Skipton.
 
We will demonstrate both the F-Rib boat and the engine to you here in our Ilkley, so a full complementary safety demonstration. This can include "hands-on" running on the engine in our test tank.
 
Therefore the F-rib boat and engine package includes eveything you need to get out on the water (except for pwerboat training and insurances) However you may want to add some optional accesories....

Anybody who has ever owned a yacht knows that - if the yacht designer has forgotten one thing it is always - where do I store the tender?
 
The F-Rib is great as a small yacht tender - simply because the F-Rib solves that problem very nicely. The F-Rib sits into almost any locker or lazarette or cubbyhole on a modern yacht. The F-Rib is however (smaller models) light enough to easily lift in and out or a space and still light eniugh to lift into the water or onto a bathing platform. As we have shown about, the f-Fib inflates quickly and aesily. Once in the water, the F-Rib gves a stunning performance, as ne would expect from a true rib hull..
 
As you can see, this yacht owner has actually named his yacht after the principle behind the F-Rib's overall design concept - "PURE ELEGANCE"
 
Fior thise of you who have yachts based well to the south of us, in the Med, please note that the material used on the F-Rib is "Mirasol", a type of PVC with ultra-violit inhibitors in it. However, for long term F-Rib storage outdoors in sunny climates, for example one kept on davits, we recommed either F-Rib tube covers (called CHAPS) or an overall cover, called a boat cover. Both are available from us here at Pennine Marine.

One of the more unusual uses of the F-Rib is as workboat.
 
The F-Rib's high speed, great rigidity and solid deck/hull make it far more robust than a conventional inflatable boat - factors which are especially important when operating in a tough marine working environment 
 
The F-Rib shown here in southern England - no wonder our test dummy is looking so miserable. I could describe him as being bit under the weather!

This is a new 2018 specification F-Rib; which we have  literally taken straight out of the box.
 
This photo being a folding f-rib 360 in our yard on a rare sunny day (called the summer season here in Yorkshire).
 
The 2018 specification f-rib has a number of good features on it incorporated new this year and is extremely well made;

• There are now better air valves, with extra (adjacent) safety valves
• The outer hull colour is white, with the inner hull colour a light grey
• The design of the folding hull has been slightly amended, thus making it easier to fold and unfold
• The transom has been simplified, with a smaller lip
• The  hull now has a really neat and narrow keel-strip, protecting the V-edge of the hull (the grey line in this photo)

Time for bed
 
An F-Rib snuggled up nicely in the back of a normal 4X4.