Ribeye TS 430

Ribeye’s Ever Popular Aluminium Hulled RIBs – the T Series

Ribeye’s unique ultra lightweight range of 15 RIB tenders for up to nine persons, finished using a toughened white epoxy, features powder-coated, all-aluminium hulls from 2.4 to 4.8m overall length and from just 29Kg. As well as their ultra lightweight, their build makes them incredibly strong and they have been purpose built for use with davits, passerelles and cranes on a larger vessel. All are designed for use with Yamaha four-stroke outboards.

There are three types of Ribeye Tender within the range:

TL (Light) 240, 260, 280, 310 - aluminium hull

TS (Standard) 280, 310, 350, 370, 400, 430, 480 - aluminium hull and deck

TA (All-Aluminium) 365, 400, 430, 480 - heavy-duty aluminium hull and deck

Like all Ribeye craft their build quality is excellent, with well-constructed two-tone, multi-chamber Hypertex buoyancy tubes and heavy-duty rubbing-strakes for alongside berthing. These ultra lightweight Ribeye Tenders are ideally suited for beaching roles, typical for long-term tender use. Such smaller boats are much more likely to be dragged onto beaches or slipways where gravel, shingle and hard surfaces can be less than friendly to GRP hulls, which can be prone to deep scratching and the wear and tear of frequent abrasion. Aluminium hulls will take the punishment year after year. The smaller models travel easily on roof rack, swim platform or roof rack; however all models can be davit-hung or towed astern.

Ribeye aluminium tenders are a real alternative for those who may consider an inflatable for getting to and from a larger boat but would prefer a hard hull, yet without any weight penalty. Tiller steering is standard on all models but an attractive range of consoles, including the new euro and mini jockey console, can be fitted for use with higher hp for remote use.

Standard Features:

Hypatex 2-tone white and light grey tubes with 5 grab handles and 6 fabric handles (4 fabric handles on 280 & 400)

White epoxy powder coated aluminium hull

Removable plastic thwart seat (for 280, 310, 350, 370)

Heavy duty rubbing strake and heavy duty keel guard

Removable lock-in rowlocks (for 280, 310, 350, 370)

Aluminium oars (for 280, 310, 350, 370)

Transom drains with one-way valve

Internal storage

3 davit lifting points, 3-point towing

Towing point

Maintenance kit & foot pump

2 inside handles for additional seat

Unique zip bow dodger & internal oar storage (for 280, 310, 350, 370)

Integral raised floor including fuel tank securing strap (for 280, 310, 350, 370)

Double fixing point on bow (280, 310, 350, 370) and single fixing point on bow (400, 430, 480)

Optional Extras:

Snap davit kits (rated to 60kg)

Lifting sling

Additional thwart seat

Tiller extension

Thwart bag

Boat cover

Bow bag

Mini single jockey console (weight 23kg)

Mini double jockey console (weight 25kg)

Technical Specifications

TS 430

Overall Length

4.27m

Internal Length

3.30m

Overall Width

2.00m

Inside Width

1.00m

Tube Diameter

47cm

Number of Air Chambers

4

Number of Persons

8

Maximum Payload

720kg

Boat only weigh

105kg

Maximum Power

40hp

Engine Shaft

L

Design Category

C

Max Engine Weight

91kg

Price (bare boat)

£4.224 inc. VAT

Shipping is included within the British Iles