<?xml version="1.0"?> <img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5580.jpg"><h2>Pontoons | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>The sun was particularly kind over the first two days of the three-day event. <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5597.jpg"><h2>Renegade RIBS | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>Renegade Ribs presented a broad selection of craft, all aimed at the sporty-end of the market.<br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5592.jpg"><h2>W Prestige Catamaran Rib | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>There were plenty of admiring glances directed at the catamaran RIBs from W Prestige. <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5593.jpg"><h2>W Prestige Catamaran Rib | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>The steps in the bow make them ideal for use as tenders for superyachts according to their builder. Alternatively, you could use them as a handy swimming platform. <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5590.jpg"><h2>The busy pontoons | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>Offshore Powerboats managed to sneak in a couple of Paragon yachts. You can just make them out in the middle distance. <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5588.jpg"><h2>Pete Goss and Hugo Montgomery-Swan | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>Adventurer Pete Goss and RIBEX organiser Hugo Montgomery-Swan had a special announcement. Look out for a full report in the July issue of MBM. <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_5585.jpg"><h2>Prestige RIBS | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>Prestige RIBs were on hand to help interested boatbuyers. <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_0899.jpg"><h2>Technohull | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>MBM's Emrhys Barrell was also on hand, testing some of the boats. <br><br>"This certainly has to be the sharpest RIB on the water," he said. "Designed in England and made in Greece, the 10m Technohull seaDNA999 has a twin-stepped hull, and a top speed of 84mph, with a pair of 350hp Yamahas. Add a four-person bed under the foredeck, a toilet in its own home, a surround-sound-system, sun-lounger and fridge, and what more could you want for ?236,000?"<br><br><br>Photo: Emrhys Barrell <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/IMG_0745.jpg"><h2>C-Fury | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>Emrhys was particularly fond of the C-Fury.<br><br>"Is this the smoothest riding 4m RIB ever? We certainly thought so after a 30-knot test in the Solent. The C-Fury has a triple hull, plus unique underwater hydrofoil that enables it to soak up head seas like a sponge, yet plane at just 12 knots. Look out for a longer report soon."<br><br>Photo: Emrhys Barrell<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/Brig_500_IMG_1666.jpg"><h2>Brig 500 | RIBEX 2011 | Motor Boats Monthly</h2>The Brig 500 was one of the smaller boats at the show, but what it lacked in size, it made up for in character.<br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2011/05/SOLENT_RIB_900.jpg"><h2>SOLENT-RIB-900.jpg</h2>We also went for a quick blast on the new Solent RIB 900, with a 300 Suzuki. The performance out at sea was impressive, with a 56mph top speed, but even more remarkable was coming back into the marina and discovering a bow-thruster switch on the console - not actually a bad idea when the front of your boat is 30ft from the back!
