£3500 budget what can i get?

RossG · 22 January 2011, 21:33

I'm looking to buy my first Rib and would appreciate some advice on what I can get for £3500?

My requirements are;
- seat 4 people
- launch and recover single handed so weight is a factor
- 75hp ideally 90hp

The 5.4 Avon Searider looks a obvious choice what are the other options?

I'm probaly asking a lot based on my limited budget!

Thanks for your advice.

Nos4r2 · 22 January 2011, 22:11

You'll be very pushed to seat 4 on a 5.4 Searider without new console/seating or 2 sat on the tubes. It's 'cosy' with 3 on mine.

I'd increase the budget-£3.5k is unlikely to get you anything that you can get 4 people on without it being a heap of trouble.

chewy · 22 January 2011, 23:37

Humber Assault..............

Jizm · 23 January 2011, 09:06

Your passengers will ikely be sitting on the tubes....

spartacus · 23 January 2011, 09:39

Budget is limited. That's going to get you an old boat, engine and trailer. Fine if you want a project, but not ideal if it's your first RIB. You could opt for a SIB? Couple of options here.
The Futura is great little boat. The first thing I'd do is replace the steering pod and get a seat option.

http://www.penninemarine.com/product...rod=410&xSec=7
http://www.findafishingboat.com/heavyduty/DB28456