Boat rental in Ars-en-Ré · Valiant — Vanguard 620 (2006)
Description of Philippe's RIB
Rib Valiant Vanguard 620 135hp
I do not rent for half a day which corresponds to 3 hours of navigation because there are too many constraints. Please note the time ranges given by Click & Boat are theoretical. We are constrained by the tides. Given the location you can leave around 3.5 hours before high tide and return maximum 3.5 hours after. Look at the tide times to know what time you want to leave and return in order to schedule appointments. Moored at the pontoon in the outer port of Ars en Ré, this boat is ideal for Ile de Ré: - take your family and friends to lunch at La Patache, have a picnic at Trousse Chemise, at Banc du Bucheron or eat an ice cream at La Martinière in St Martin, - go water skiing, wake boarding or tubing, - go get some fish in the sluice or some crabs at Les Baleines, - tour the Ile de Ré, - Go to Ile d’Aix Navigation is made easier by the presence of a Lowrance HDS Live 7 GPS sounder with the Active Imagin 3 in 1 probe Approved for 17 people, I only accept that you take on board 10 people maximum. This is the number of self-inflating vests on board. The boat is regularly maintained and the 135 HP Honda 4-stroke engine changed in 2024 with electric controls runs like clockwork. the following latest works have been carried out: In 2024: - repair of the seat in front of the cockpit - engine change with a Honda BF135CV DLDU with electric controls for more flexibility - change of speedometers and rev counters - change of control handle to an electric version with trailing position - creation of MNA 2000 network and connection of navigation instruments to it (counters, GPS) - overhaul of the 2 electric inflators - bow repair below the waterline In 2023: - Repair of the ski mast well - change of control handle - Complete change of seat foams with open cell foams and backsplash repair, - Complete repair of the electrical circuit and control buttons, - change electric inflator pods - Change hydraulic steering joints - starter change - addition of gasoline water separator filter. In 2022: - change of the cushion seats, - complete cleaning of the sausages, - change of silent engine block, - change of high pressure pump, - Scale change, - Rear panel reinforcement, - addition of a GPS sounder, - Repair of central seats broken by tenants the previous season, - regluing lifeline plots or change In 2020: - Changing the chafing strips - change of table - engine repair. In 2019: - Regluing of all the tubes - Change of a seat on a sausage torn by a tenant (reported) - Repair of an upholstery whose wooden core had been broken by a tenant (not reported) - change of engine cylinder - change of the entire bottom of the engine, change of timing belt, dismantling, sanding and painting of the rod. Lubrication of all engine parts. In 2018: - redone upholstery, - lifelines changed, reattached - cleaned sausages. - throttle grip and cables changed. - repaired and reinforced ski mat. Prices exclude fuel but consumption is reasonable considering the 4-stroke. At the end of the rental, the boat manager brings 2 jerrycans and you pay in cash for the gasoline paid pro rata. The boat is rented clean and must be returned clean. If you do not wish to clean it, you will be asked for an additional €20. I left a mask and snorkels if you want to go see the funds. Possibility to rent: - a pair of Jobe Mode Combo water skis for €15 per day - a towed buoy for two people (max 150 kg) for €20 per day. - a Jobe wakeboard for €30 per day. are provided : - 2 ski/wakeboard vests - 1 rope for the buoy to hang on the rings at the back using the traction triangle - 1 rope for skis and wake to hang on the ski mat.
Equipment available on the RIB
Overall rating
68 comments
We had a beautiful day, watched dolphins toll around and went waterskiing!! Perfect boat for our group (7 people).
Great day out at sea. Very easy check in and check out. Different to many rental shop including Blondeau next doors there is no need to fill up on petrol in one of 3 harbours in the island before returning the boot; the owner does it for you and charges the price without any surcharge.
Ideal location, perfectly maintained boat, excellent communication with Philippe.
Thank you Philippe for your welcome and your availability, a pleasant boat to steer with good handling in the waves, a great outing and good value for money.
Top, I recommend. Philippe is caring and attentive and very adaptable.
We spent a wonderful day at sea aboard this very comfortable boat! Top communication with Philippe who welcomed us very well and explained the specific features of the boat. Special mention for the buoy activity, we had a good laugh and it was very easy to set up, we recommend!!
Philippe is truly exceptional. He is very accommodating and very clear in the instructions / management of the rental. The boat is very efficient and very well maintained. I highly recommend!
Very well maintained boat. Very friendly and accommodating owner. Thank you Philip
Very friendly and available owner, boat in line with our expectations, well maintained, easy for a picnic at the lumberjack's bench or at La Patache... The children were able to do the buoy to their delight!
Very friendly and available owner who knows his boat perfectly. Boat in excellent condition and very well maintained with easy-to-use on-board instrumentation. Very good experience, highly recommend.
Like last time, everything perfect. Philippe is a very good owner who takes care of his boat for a rental in the best conditions.
Perfect rental
Very good rental company. Available, flexible, good advice.
Impeccable boat and owner who listens and gives good advice. Amazing day ! Experience to renew! Thank you so much !
Nice corner. Owner friendly and good advice. Boat in superb condition. A repeat without hesitation.
Very easy communication and a boat in excellent condition and ideal for the Ile de Ré. Philippe was adorable and flexible. A real pleasure to rent your boat!
Very good day with friends.
Philippe is a very friendly and considerate owner: he knows his boat and the surroundings wonderfully well and is not stingy with information. Only downside to note, the loading of the updated map on the GPS had not worked but it is a comfort equipment, inconvenience easily compensated by a mobile navigation application. In addition, the problem has since been resolved by the owner. All in all, a very pleasant ride and the arrival at the port of Ars is superb.
Owner very welcoming. I recommand it The whole VIF FACADES team thanks you
Welcome from Philippe, detailed explanations, boat in line with expectations. very positive
Philippe is very friendly, accommodating for schedules, it is very easy to organize with him! The boat is as advertised. Very good experience!
The contact is of a high quality and the written briefing really useful. 10 passengers, despite the 16 displayed by the manufacturer, is a maximum and Philippe is right to limit it to 10. Entering and leaving the port of Ars requires you to be well on the tide but it works, even if the channeling is a bit long. The boat is well motorized (115 hp) but it should not be less. We did tubing and skiing (more laborious). The equipment was in good condition (except for one of the skis which no longer held the ankle well) and Philippe left us with wetsuits of different sizes. In short, a very nice day with this rental.
Everything went very well thanks to Philippe, a remarkable host! THANKS
Philippe received us very well. Impeccable boat, just as expected. Can't wait to rent his boat again. Erwan
Welcome and explanations very appreciated and appreciable!!
Very good boat with a very friendly and accommodating owner for schedules
Awesome !
Perfect !
Great! Boat as advertised Very friendly and accommodating owner Perfect day
Thank you Philippe for our good exchanges and your courtesy.
Super nice and accommodating owner ;) Great boat, great outing!! Again thanks to you!!
Very nice day at sea with the boat
top owner top boat I recommend
Great owner!
The rental went very well. Philippe is very accommodating and very friendly. Boat as described.
Very good rental for a day. We were 6 on the boat, perfect with the reserved buoy as well. I recommend Philip!
We enjoyed our walk around the Ile de Ré, too bad it is not equipped with a GPS and or depth sounder!
Well maintained boat. Friendly and helpful owner.
Perfect boat for tubing, skiing or wakeboarding, and for outings on the bench of the lumberjack or Trousse Chemise. Philippe is not only a perfect host who is very responsive and attentive, but also very friendly. I warmly recommend.
Alright honest man
Very nice owner, offered to bring the boat back to us whenever we wanted in the evening as we had only rented it from 4 p.m.
Rental fully consistent with the description. Very nice boat with buoy included. The priority provides very useful detailed instructions.
Philippe is always so friendly Available
Good rental, nevertheless used boat with very low discount compared to new boats from pro rental companies.
A very pleasant and functional boat. Thanks to Philippe for his kindness and availability. We particularly appreciated the buoy and the wetsuits provided. Very good value for money, departing from the port of Ars-en-Ré, a real luxury!
Very good exchange Very good boat Philip is very nice I recommend without hesitation
Philippe is a friendly, welcoming, punctual owner and is also kind enough to offer to refill the tank himself. His boat is perfectly maintained and very pleasant to steer.
Perfect rental. Very nice boat manager. we took full advantage of this fast and very seaworthy boat during the two days. no problem.
Good boat, perfect for an outing around Ré. Very warm welcome from the boat manager. Nice boat with buoy. To recommend !!! A sounder would be welcome.
Very good communication (fast and open), very professional
Thanks to Philippe who was very professional and very friendly for this rental!
Boat as described, ideal for a beautiful day around this beautiful island! Philippe was very accommodating. Thanks again.
everything was perfect and as advertised nice day with this boat thank you
Philippe is an attentive and available owner. His boat is very nice. However, a technical problem made the day more difficult. Philippe did the necessary efficiently. THANKS
We were able to spend a beautiful day at sea at the end of September!! Philippe was very responsive to my request, and was able to organize the rental of his boat remotely without difficulty.
I rented Philippe's boat for a day and despite a small incident and a more than average weather we really enjoyed the moment spent on it. Boudin a little aging but the boat remains in very good condition. Very handy and perfect for the Ile de Ré. Communication with Philippe and the person responsible for handing over the keys was very simple and quick. I highly recommend this boat.
Pleasant day at sea
Wonderful day. The is in very good condition, and works very well.
Very pleasant and compliant boat. Great for water skiing. Very friendly owner. We will gladly rent your boat again next time.
Only positive to remember from this day thanks to great equipment! There were 10 of us on board, being completely comfortable, the boat does not consume much and all the safety/mandatory equipment is present. We were checked by the gendarmerie without a hitch. Very good experience. Only the exit from the port is not very easy but Philippe describes in detail the maneuver to be carried out and despite my only intermediate level I had no problems.
Very friendly owner and flawless boat
Boat very well maintained, great day of sailing and very friendly owner. Everything was perfect. Thank you, I recommend!
Good boat, ideal for a day at sea, wakeboarding, going to lunch on the bench of the woodcutter. But boat not ready for our rental. Algae inside, HS navigation compass, badly inflated bladder and delay at departure.
A boat that conforms to what is advertised. Reliable for walking, fishing and also for skiing/wake. Philippe responds quickly and the staff of the Abysse shipyard who physically manage the maintenance and the loc of the boat are very pleasant. Thank you for this beautiful day at sea!
Boat as advertised. Very pleasant and flexible owner for the organization. To redo
Philippe was particularly available and helpful for the handling. Clean, the boat is as advertised and very pleasant. I highly recommend renting this semi-rigid because it offers great flexibility and a lot of possibilities around the Ile de Ré. In short, no difficulty on arrival, you can rent with confidence from Philippe.
Offered by Philippe
Naviguant depuis mon enfance, j'ai enseigné également la voile aux états unis durant 3 mois à Marthas Vineyard. Je pratique tant la croisière hauturière avec des amis que la navigation côtière ou la plongée en apnée. La mer est ma seconde nature.
Location
Location of the RIB: Ars En Ré, Ars-En-Ré
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