R.I.B.S. Marine

Little Avon Marina

Stoney Lane South

Christchurch

Dorset

BH23 1HW

Telephone: (+44) (0)1202 477327

Fax: (+44) (0)1202 471456

E-mail: enquiries@ribsmarine.co.uk

We operate from a small boat yard on the banks of the river Avon and have facilities for mooring, slipping, storing and under cover repairs. We also carry out all new installations, valeting and anti-fouling. We are the main service centre in the area for Mariner, Verado Outboards and Mercruiser Engines.

We are also the main dealers in the area for Valiant Ribs and Quicksilver Inflatables and Aluminium boats ranging from 2.4 - 8.5 metres and Walker Bay Boats.

We can also offer a mail order service on spares with overnight delivery when possible.

We stock most sizes of Mariner Engines and have a wide selection of new and secondhand boats through ourselves or offered via our brokerage service.

We offer a fast delivery service open to Retail and Trade Suppliers for all your genuine Marine Spares and Quicksilver Propellers and Accessories, sent to you direct for next day service.

Our service offers: Current Pricing - Stock Availability - Line Drawings and Diagrams – Downloads - Service Bulletins - Next day delivery.

All goods are purchased from an established company with vast past experience in the marine trade.

Products & Services

Mariner parts...

Mariner outboards unrivalled reputation for durability and reliability has been built on the experience of thousands of Mariner owners down the years, including fishermen, rescue organisations, professional and leisure boaters alike.

The range includes the whispering 4-strokes from 4hp - 225hp, the naturally aspirated 2-strokes from 2.5hp - 250hp and the superior top speed and performance of the Mariner OptiMax from 135hp - 225hp.

The perfect power for every Quicksilver aluminium and inflatable boat is a reliable Mariner 2-stroke or 4-stroke outboard engine. Depending on the size of the boat you can fit up to 40hp of power to an aluminium boat and up to 30hp to an inflatable.

QUICKSILVER BOATS

PORTABLE - Lightweight. Compact. Most stow in a bag and fit in a boat locker, car boot or caravan. Many models have a 5cm-thick Air-Deck floor to reduce weight by 20%.

AFFORDABLE - Requires less horsepower than a similar conventional boat, so you save money. You can also save on a trailer, mooring fees and winter storage.

FUN - There's an inflatable boat for every kind of fun. From kneeboarding to scuba diving to fishing and cruising.

DURABLE - All models use extra-thick Duartex 1100 PVC Fabric to resist sun, ozone, cuts and abrasions. And seams are reinforced inside and out for additional strength. Bench seats and floorboards are heavy-duty, marine-grade plywood.

EASY - A quicksilver inflatable can be unpacked and inflated in minutes and launched almost anywhere. To maintain, just rinse out sand and salt between uses. And was with soapy water before storing. That's it.

QUALITY - Quality is standard. And standard features include: Halkey-Roberts air valves for easy inflation, two strong lightweight aluminium paddles, stainless steel oar locks for easy rowing, a high velocity inflation pump and repair kit, a durable rubstrake, and a newly designed, easy-to-carry Cordura nylon storage bag.

SAFE - At least three independent air chambers keep you buoyant even if one deflates. Wide beams and low centres of gravity provide stability, manoeuvrability and a smooth, safe ride.

WARRANTY - Mercury Mariner backs every new inflatable with a full five-year pro-rated limited warranty on fabric and air holding seams. And a one-year warranty on all other parts, accessories and rigid hulls.

WORLD-WIDE - Quicksilver inflatables are supported by Mercury Marine, the world's largest marine company.

CHOICE - 14 models, including Air-Deck and wooden floor models.

YANMAR ENGINES...

The professional choice, whether the requirement is for powerboat engines, sterndrive engines or sailboat auxiliaries. Yanmar offers the largest range of raw water cooled engines designed specifically for the marine industry.

The range extends From 9hp to 4500hp with a vast variety of transmission options.

Marcruiser parts ...

MerCruiser continues to take the water by storm with its extensive range of petrol sterndrives and inboards.

Whether your boating choice is a splendid family cruiser, hot sportsboat, serious fishing craft, spirited runabout or hard driven workboat - MerCruiser will make it move.

MerCruiser petrol engines start at 135hp and run through to 1,000hp of sheer exhilaration.

MERCURY OUTBOARD SPARES

Mercury Verado parts - formerly known as Mercury's Project X - will offer acceleration, speed and durability never before seen from a four-stroke engine, yet it is nearly silent. Even at high speeds, noise of the engine rarely equals the ambient wind or the slapping of water against the hull. Additionally, Verado isn't simply an outboard - it's a completely integrated propulsion system with steering and control systems. Also it offers long-term emission-compliance with a three-star California Air Resources Board (CARB) rating.

The introduction of Verado is a landmark for Mercury Marine, Mercury Verado outboards embody the very essence of Mercury Marine: power, reliability and state-of-the-art technology. And it will forever change the way boat-owners regard outboard engines.