Another Impulse buy

Johnwin · 11 September 2006, 17:17

In my quest to own a rib that can take me to lunch on the scilly isles I just put a deposit down on this Ribtec 5.85

I will get my first look at it on saturday when I pick it up! So hope it looks as good in the flesh as it does in the photo.

Kernow Buoy · 11 September 2006, 17:26

Well done John, it'll be worth it!

That looks a lot of Rib for the money.

Alan · 11 September 2006, 17:44

Hmm, looks very good value. Couple of suggestions though, one cheap and one not so cheap. The cheap one is get a backrest fabricated for that seat, it'll make the journey much more comfortable. The not so cheap suggestion is to partex that 75hp against a 100-150hp 'cos you will find the boat a little underpowered with the current set up.

EDIT: Rereading my post it sounds a bit sneery 'oh look at your underpowered RIB'. That's not my intent, you've picked up a capable rig however its performance will be a little lacking with only 75hp, particularly if loaded with a few crew.

PeterR · 11 September 2006, 18:00

It does look good.If your towing far which i think you are, dont be affraid to take a jack with you .jack each wheel up one at a time spin the wheel and listen for any rumbling and pull and push top to bottom and then right to left for play.Also ask if the bearings are in good order .If they are a good dealer i think they should have checked this already .but it will be your problem if you loose a wheel on the motorway.Good luck

Bigmuz7 · 11 September 2006, 18:03

Yea, I mated my 585 with a 135 v6 Mariner (v nice motor) ! and she went like the wind, pity about the chine walking though

but it could certainly handle it, ballast and a wedge on the transom sorted the chine walking. Easily handleable size for launch recovery too

Johnwin · 11 September 2006, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Alan

The not so cheap suggestion is to partex that 75hp against a 100-150hp 'cos you will find the boat a little underpowered with the current set up.

My thoughts exactly I have set a budget in my mind for a re-engine and some seating alterations.

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Originally Posted by no fear

dont be affraid to take a jack with you .jack each wheel up one at a time spin the wheel and listen for any rumbling and pull and push top to bottom and then right to left for play

Good idea, I will be asking the dealer to ensure the trailer is in good order but its going to be worth double checking.

PS anyone want a SR4 and lovely suzuki 50 Four Stroke

Biggles · 11 September 2006, 18:28

Thats a good buy. Even with that engine.

Johnwin · 11 September 2006, 18:40

What do you reckon the second hand value of the engine might be, assuming its in good working order?

jyasaki · 11 September 2006, 18:53

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Originally Posted by no fear

It does look good.If your towing far which i think you are, dont be affraid to take a jack with you .jack each wheel up one at a time spin the wheel and listen for any rumbling and pull and push top to bottom and then right to left for play.

Bearing kits cost about $10 a set; maybe an hour or two to do both sides. Why not just replace everything and start from a known condition?

Congrats on the new toy, in any case.

jky

Edit: Geez, I type good. I need a vacation. And luckily, I'm going on one.

Alan · 11 September 2006, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Johnwin

What do you reckon the second hand value of the engine might be, assuming its in good working order?

500-1000 quid i'd say. (But then I am a little out of touch with UK prices these days!)

Johnwin · 11 September 2006, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Alan

(But then I am a little out of touch with UK prices these days!)

I hope so alan, I managed to get £465 for a 30 year old 40HP Merc Blueband on ebay

(ebay madness you may say)

Alan · 11 September 2006, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Johnwin

I hope so alan, I managed to get £465 for a 30 year old 40HP Merc Blueband on ebay

(ebay madness you may say)

I think I'd actually say 'theres one born every minute!'

Seriously though, 1997 75hp 2 stroke, 9 yrs old, a grand tops.

slimtim · 11 September 2006, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Alan

I think I'd actually say 'theres one born every minute!'

Seriously though, 1997 75hp 2 stroke, 9 yrs old, a grand tops.

Na more I reckon, nice second hand engines in the 60-90hp bracket are fairly hard to find. I reckon £1500, or possibly even more. Its worth what someone is prepared to pay for it at the time...When I was looking I would have paid £1500 for that engine as there were very few about!

Kernow Buoy · 11 September 2006, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Alan

I think I'd actually say 'theres one born every minute!'

Seriously though, 1997 75hp 2 stroke, 9 yrs old, a grand tops.

Double it!

Johnwin · 11 September 2006, 19:46

I like the drift of this thread its like an episode of flog it, another 6 or 7 posts and I'll be able to retire on the proceeds of the engine sale

Kernow Buoy · 11 September 2006, 19:48

Compare it to this John

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/BHM450/

Biggles · 11 September 2006, 19:51

Its a better engine than that. But the Chrysler isn't worth £1500 +.

Kernow Buoy · 11 September 2006, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Its a better engine than that. But the Chrysler isn't worth £1500 +.

True, just noticed who was selling it

how's about this one
http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/CRA736/

Johnwin · 11 September 2006, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Kernow

Compare it to this John

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/BHM450/

How about this for bare faced cheek You must be joking

Nos4r2 · 11 September 2006, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Alan

500-1000 quid i'd say. (But then I am a little out of touch with UK prices these days!)

More than double if you sell it via ebay. Reserve of £1500. You'll get it easily as long as you make the description as detailed as possible and include your mobile number on it-it's hard to find a good outboard 2nd hand. I sold my ancient blueband on there for £525 a few months back and I couldn't even show it running as it was off the boat.