Rybo - Rainbow Runner Molds

[rocketman]

I have a customer who owns an older Rybo Runner. He is interested in possibly purchasing the tooling for the boat. Any help in locating the molds and the owners would be helpfull.

[Jeff]

Sorry to answer a question with a question, but what happened to the 'new' rybo/rainbowrunner? My last contact with them was in 1999 when Charles Dore sent some things and there seemed to be a lot of enthusiasm for their new hull which incorporated a Harry Schoell step. When exactly did they go out of business and was it economics apart from their actual design or did their design changes not go so smoothly?

[Jeff]

P.S. I forgot to also say welcome to our forums rocketman!

[rocketman]

I'm not sure when or why they went out of business. I have only seen the one boat. My customer has seen one newer boat with the built in motor bracket. I don't know if anything else is different.
Thanks for any help.

[wwfla]

Originally posted by rocketman
I have a customer who owns an older Rybo Runner. He is interested in possibly purchasing the tooling for the boat. Any help in locating the molds and the owners would be helpfull.

I am looking for whoever has the old Rybovich Rybo Runner 31 molds. I understand that Charles Dore might no longer own them. Can you help?

Thanks,

[chrism]

If you can't find them. I can reverse engineer the boat he has and produce a new set of tooling. I can be reached at amason1866@earthlink.net or 252-482-5930.

[chrism]

In addition to the last message.....the person wanting the tooling must also have rights to the design...if this is not the case I can still help w/new design & tooling creation.

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[mekut]

I had heard that Dusky used the mold for the Dusky 33. I am not sure whether they bought/control the rights or just borrowed it

[Nomad]

I had heard that Dusky used the mold for the Dusky 33. I am not sure whether they bought/control the rights or just borrowed it

It is the same hull design but a different set of tooling. I know the person who sold that mold to dusky..... There are I think now 4 or 5 sets of this mold out there.

[Oyster]

Those moulds have been around the world and back. If Cal Cannell is still alive in North Palm Beach, give him a call, Cannell Engineering. You can also rummage around Spencer-Rybovich and find out from some of the older ones how to locate him, if still alive. He did all of the machining for the chairs and also contct Murray Brothers. His shop was out west of Riverea Beach. Try Smith boat works also. Call Whitcar boatworks in Stuart Florida. Boating is a big little world.

[Delta]

Do you know who has the 42' Rybo-Runner mold now? I know Ugly Boat laid up one and has it for sale, but he has a proud price on it, but I do not know if he still has the mold.

[Nomad]

If you look at the boat and it's construction you would see why we are proud....

[Nomad]

Oh, and we did sale the molds but they are not being built by the current owner...

[Rybo]

There is a guy on the west coast of Florida who has the original Ryborunner molds. His name is Stanley White and he is building the boat under the name of Ocean Runner 31. He also built the boat as a Rage Runner for a while. I will try to find his contact information.

[scott verdin]

I just sold my 1985 rybo runner and am also pursuing the molds or the person that can duplicate my boat "new". Please e-mail me at scottiev@eatel.net with any info.

[hmsboats]

Anybody out there looking for a hull of a 30' Rybo Runner? I have hull # RBV30028K384 thanks to hurricane Isabel but have not yet had time to get the boat back together.

[stephen kelly]

please email me regarding the rybo 30 hull that you have.

[Joseph Kroslak]

Anybody out there looking for a hull of a 30' Rybo Runner? I have hull # RBV30028K384 thanks to hurricane Isabel but have not yet had time to get the boat back together.

We are possibly interested in this hull - Can you send us a picture

Joseph Kroslak
813-677-3124
kroslakent@kroslakent.com

[kroslakent]

Anybody out there looking for a hull of a 30' Rybo Runner? I have hull # RBV30028K384 thanks to hurricane Isabel but have not yet had time to get the boat back together.

We are possibly interested in this hull - Can you send us a picture

Joseph Kroslak
813-677-3124
kroslakent@kroslakent.com

[hmsboats]

please email me regarding the rybo 30 hull that you have.
Stephen, what info are you looking for on the Rybo hull?

[stanford moore]

Anybody out there looking for a hull of a 30' Rybo Runner? I have hull # RBV30028K384 thanks to hurricane Isabel but have not yet had time to get the boat back together.
I am interested in rybo runner hull,call 3024360845 or 4104302660

[Capnbob]

Finally , I got on a site I can use!! The 31 Rybo/ Rainbow/Rage, whatever is still the perfect boat for Costa Rica/Panama waters!. I am in business w/ boat builder in Panama who does great work. We have pangas(25&26'5") that are beautiful. Now making 23' offshore C.C. When I showed Ernesto the pics. of a Rybo "31' and asked if he thought we could make that boat and market it here, he was all "GO!! Knows the boat, the design, etc. Need one to make a mold here, or a mold. Labor costs so much less here!! talk to me! www.costaricafishing.com my lodge now. These R.Runners will be my Panama Fleet! We can deal. Island property in Panama,anyone?? www.islandbaru.com will give you an idea of where I live, and fish. Can trade acre or two on my 100 acre parcel for boat, or part of business.capnbob_20012yahoo.com, or here.

[Capnbob]

Chris, If you can get the complete spec's for that boat, something I've been wanting to do for a long time, I think I can promise you thefirst new boat out of the mold. I have opportunities to make this hull in Costa Rica AND Panama at very low cost with great profit margin. Get back to me asap. I have sportfishing operations in both Costa Rica and Panama. www.costaricafishing.com(Panama site under const.)

[Capnbob]

Chrism,
Tried an e-mail to you at <amason1866@earthlink.net> , and it got thrown back as "no address". Tried your phone number no answer. Can you send a mail to me on this site, or at "capnbob_2001@yahoo.com" and/or "fishpanama@hotmail.com', As you know from my posts, I'm loking for either a mold , or the spec's for a mold of the 31 Rybo Runner. Not too long ago, I think (?) 1999, I had a guy who wanted to invest in an operation in Panama with me. I told him I knew of the perfect boat for our waters and styles of fishing, the Rainbow Runner! I spoke with charles Dore about making /buying 6 boats. Then the investor got cold feet. Still have the Panama op., and still want the boats . Can you help?

[Rosco]

I have a 1987 Rybovich RyboRunner. I repowered mine with surface piercing drives from PulseDrive this past summer and truly think it's one of the finest boats around. I am moving up to a larger boat in the spring so let me know if you need any pictures or measurements before I sell her. I can be contacted at robwhitejr@sprynet.com

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[CassMan]

Anybody out there looking for a hull of a 30' Rybo Runner? I have hull # RBV30028K384 thanks to hurricane Isabel but have not yet had time to get the boat back together.
hmsboats do you still have this hull? very interested.
Email me

[jrzcape]

The 31' Rybo Runner molds are at the Jersey Cape factory. 28 boats were built last year for Commercial Water Sports in Cape May, NJ for Parasail operators.

[birdhunterxxx]

Do you have contact info for the boat yard? I would love to find a hull for a project. New or old - it doesn't matter. Phone# 732-530-8832
Thanks
Tom
Tomcfall@hotmail.com

[birdhunterxxx]

Any chance that you still have the hull? Very interested if you do. If not I would be interested in the knowing the diferences in the hull design between 84 and 87. Were the side vents closed in? Lifting strake differences? P#732-530-8832
Thanks,
Tom
Tomcfall@hotmail.com

[OCRunner]

I’m a new member. I have a 1983, hull #10. 1983 was the first year. The side vents on my boat are oval, about 2x5, 2 for each step. The rear vents for each step are large. I still have the sea-drives on my boat, 93’s. When under full power the boat screams with a lift that barely has much more than the cockpit in the water. Handles fantastically. As you can see, I’m a bigot! More than happy to share pictures.

Jay

[Boatyard]

Would you happen to have a telephone number for Cape May factory? We have a 31' Rybovich that needs a design or engineering change to accomodate a gill bracket and 2 - 250hp Outboards. Would you happen to know who I could reach to discuss technical questions on this 1985 31' boat?

[birdhunterxxx]

Thanks for the info. I would love to see photo's. I am still looking for a hull.
Tom

[birdhunterxxx]

I have been hearing about cavitation problems on the Rybo Runner does anyone have any comment about this problem?
Thanks

[birdhunterxxx]

The factory is in the Cape May area and they build the ocean pro 31 for both parasailing and a CC sport fish. The # is 609-624-3404. The guy's name is Mat. They have taken out the steps in the hull and the boat sits 3-5 inches higher in the water. Other than that it is the same boat.

[Boatyard]

Thanks birdhunterxxx

The Rybo we have here we trying to repair and need info on the original design/engineering. It's not up for sale. We really appreciate the information though and hopefully the telephone number in Cape May will be the one person that can give us the information to help us.

thanks again.

[mekut]

I have a 1983 with twin outboards on an armstrong type bracket.
It has never cavitated, regardless of chop or seas

[mekut]

a previously partially submerged hull is available on the US auctions site

[birdhunterxxx]

Thanks for the info on the cavitation. I just rode on a 1983 that we are looking at. While we were running (2-3' sea) I opened the hatches where the side fish boxes are (they were removed and I was looking directly at the hull) and was amazed to see how much the hull was flexing. Literally an inch or so on each wave. Is this normal?? I can't imagine that this is the way the boat was built originally. Any info on hull flex would be greatly appreciated
Tom

[jcedarburg]

I have a brand new 1984 Rybo Runner hull and un-used twin 270 Mercs for sale.This one is a full cabin model.Please pass my email address to any that may have interest in it.Thanks

[jcedarburg]

Is it a step hull? If so I've heard a vent is needed in the void of the step.

[jcedarburg]

I have an 85' hull. Unused,with nothing in it. Email if interested at jcedarburg@aol.com thanks,Jim

[jcedarburg]

I have a Rybo hull ,85' 30' express. new, never used for sale.If interested email to jcedarburg@aol.com

[Capnbob]

The factory is in the Cape May area and they build the ocean pro 31 for both parasailing and a CC sport fish. The # is 609-624-3404. The guy's name is Mat. They have taken out the steps in the hull and the boat sits 3-5 inches higher in the water. Other than that it is the same boat.

Birdhunter-As of now, do you know if those rybo molds are available? Still looking for joint venture here in PANAMA to build these boats, both inboard and outboard/bracket. Great opportunity. Labor costs s-o-o- much less than U.S. Can reply to fishpanama@hotmail.com or capnbob_2001@yahoo.com

[Capnbob]

Chris, Do you have info on tooling/reverse engineering to construct a rybo runner mold here in Costa Rica? Any helpful info is appreciated. Capt. Bob

[jcedarburg]

Try Cal Connell,561 848 5903,or the Rybovich Family 561 848 9490.
Also,for anybody reading this, I have a duck boat mold for sale,if interested call 813 874 1293

[dcratch]

Rocketman:
A gentleman in south FL. had, and was building this boat. The last one I saw was as one of the relies said, built with a motor bracket. I have the Gent's business card at home somewhere and will be glad to give him a call. I will reply to your posted message when I am able to contact him.
D

[OCRunner]

Capt Bob, Rybo Runners were being built earlier this year up in New Jersey by Typhoon Marine, see typhoonmarine.com. The latest I heard just this month by word of mouth and hearing from them is that Jersey Cape, still in New Jersey, is now making them as their new boat, Little Devil 31. You can see this at jerseycape36.com. I heard from the president and he confirmed that in deed these are from the original Rybo Runner, but they have changed the hull to a deep V and removed the steps.

OCRunner.

[OCRunner]

I hope the group doesn't mind, but I thought I would share that my Rybo Runner is for sale. Bad News, the boat sank in it's slip this past month due to heavy storms up north. Good News, other than it sinking no hull damage was done and the boat was raised quickly. But, will most likely need to be re-powered as I still had the OMC Sea Drives on the boat. You see, this is a 1983, hull 10 and was I was trying to keep her as original as possible. The boat was just completely re-wired over the past few years. Unfortunately I can't invest the time and money to redo her again. So please feel free to contact me if you are interested at jjz0512@aol.com

OCRunner

Still the best hull/boat I ever had!!

[Kenny G]

I own what I believe to be one of the few, if not the only Diesel Powered 30 Foot Rybo Runner available in Good to Very Good Condition. At 65 years of age, my Offshore days are limited, and my wife has asked me to be realistic and place this dear craft on the open market.

I have done extensive work on this boat in the last three years, including the total rebuild of the outdrive; which spins a 19x23 - 4 blade stainless prop and pushes this boat along at a steady 20 to 25 MPH depending on the sea state.
In addition, I have rebuilt with new parts, the front of the engine including all new pumps, and had the Turbo Rebuilt by a Diesel Engine Manufacturer.

This stepped hull craft could be used to build models after it and can be seen by request for email pictures. I am hoping that someone can help me to allow someone to acquire this gem.

I can be contacted at ken315@adelphia.net for further details.

[Kenny G]

I have a Diesel Powered Rybo Runner for sale in excellent condition. Contact me at ken315@adelphia.net for info and pictures. This vessel is in excellent condition.

Kenny G:) :idea:

[Kenny G]

I have a customer who owns an older Rybo Runner. He is interested in possibly purchasing the tooling for the boat. Any help in locating the molds and the owners would be helpfull.

Hi! Don't know if you read my quote or thread, I relatively new to this site. I own a Diesel Powered Rybo Runner that is turn key and ready for a new home from this 65 year old retireee. Any interest, contact ken315@adelphia.net.

Thanks, Ken G