Assisted Rib Charter
WHAT IS ASSISTED RIB CHARTER?
An assisted rib charter is when you are accompanied on your charter by one of our RYA MCA qualified skippers/instructors. The day is still up to you to plan and decide on where you want to explore but with the added security of having an expert at hand. This is ideal should you want additional advice or guidance when skippering the vessel or if you simply want to relax and hand the wheel to someone else for a while. Your rib and skipper/instructor will be available for the duration of your assisted charter and can do as much or as little as you would like including skippering, revising boating skills, assisting with moorings, rough weather handling etc.
Please note, it is not possible to provide this service for commercial rib charter.
WHAT IS A RIB SPEED BOAT?
The term ‘rib boat’ refers to a rigid inflatable boat. Inflatable rib boats are high performance, lightweight boats, constructed of a rigid hull, designed to be surrounded by large inflatable air tubes. The tubes are constructed from separate chambers, so if the tube is punctured, only a small part will deflate, making rib, rigid inflatable boats virtually unsinkable. Rib boats are powered by 1 or more outboard engines.
Ribcraft have many uses, including lifeboats, safety boats and crew transfer vessels, but they are also very popular with thrill seeking pleasure boaters wishing to get the adrenaline pumping, due to the high speeds that can be achieved in even small rib boats.
Our Ribcraft
Enjoy the very latest MCA coded Ribcraft ribs with a rib charter! The boats we have available for charter range from 6.8 – 7.8 metres and are capable of taking at least 8 guests.
The 6.8m ribs are powered by Suzuki 200hp 4 stroke engines and are very economical, whilst the 7.8m ribs are powered by Suzuki 250hp 4 stroke engines. All ribs have the latest safety equipment including: ICOM VHF DSC, Garmin Charter Plotter, flares, fire extinguishers, and life jackets.
WHO IS THE CHARTER FOR?
An assisted charter is for anyone that has recently passed their RYA Powerboat Level 2 and wants a little more help before venturing solo. You will be the skipper of the boat, plan the day, but you have the assistance and back up of having a Skipper/Instructor on board with you to ask any questions.
WHAT DOES THE CHARTER COST?
Assisted charter prices are quoted from our base at Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton and are exclusive of fuel used and VAT. The boat will come fully fuelled and fuel consumed will be charged at the current MDL pump prices. Your skipper can collect and deliver you anywhere in the Solent. Please call us on 02381 242159 for individual or bespoke packages.
6.8 meter boat prices
Half Day = £525, Full Day = £580, 10 Day Pass = £5250
7.8 meter boat prices
Half Day = £599, Full Day = £650, 10 Day Pass = £5990
WHERE IS THE CHARTER LOCATED?
Unit 6
Saxon Wharf Marina
Southampton
SO14 5QF
Book Your Assisted Rib Charter
Please request your charter by clicking the link below and filling out the form or feel free to call us on 02381 242159 or contact us to discuss your motorboat and rib needs.