Gosport, Hampshire, 4th February 2022: South-coast based marine specialist Vortec Group Ltd today announces the acquisition of superyacht and SOLAS tender manufacturer, Rib-X International Ltd. Rib-X International offers arguably the largest range of superyacht SOLAS...

Update from Rib-X;  2020 was a challenging year for everyone and we were pleased to see the back of it.  Although we are all still in the midst of challenging times it is important to stay positive and drive forward in a safe manner where possible.    Here at Rib-X we...

A pal of mine bought a brand new Piranha 5.5m RIB from the boatshow. Sadly the quality was appalling and it swamped flooding the battery during a days rain. The weather deck leaked and many items fell of or didn't work and so Charlie complained. The CE certificate of...

Pegasus Marine Finance - No hassle, no problem boat loans. Rib-X is happy to have teamed up with Pegasus Marine Finance, offering flexible, affordable loans to customers wishing to purchase their ideal boat. Enjoy the experience of finding your perfect craft and let...

Charlie Jack, Lismore, Scotland UK. As many here will know, I was suckered into buying a Chinese manufactured RIB which was marketed by Piranha Ribs Ltd, and shown at the London Boat Show. It was called a P550 Club Rescue, and was advertised almost entirely falsely in...

Rib-X are proud to announce we have moved to a new and improved facility in Hinckley.

Rib X Limited are pleased to announce for the 2nd year running that we are winners of the 2016 Manufacturing of Excellence awarded by the Leicester Mercury Business Awards.

Ian S – Hampshire ‘I currently own an ageing, but much loved Rib-X XP640 called Volantis. Never out of UK waters, but covered lots from Cornwall to the Orkneys. Our Rib has never let us down, though had a couple of interesting occasions where the crew hasn’t been as...