Cheap as chips or dodgy deal?

[Johnwin]

This looks like a bargain at only a grand http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F137062/. Might be an ideal project for someone if its genuine.

[Nos4r2]

I think it's genuine. The motor's pretty much worthless,the trailer's crap and it sounds like it needs a retube-but it's usable and he wants it gone.

[Jizm]

I bought mine in much the same nick from some-one who wanted it gone. Needed pumping up every couple of hours and new impeller on the motor. Tht looks like a good buy, any idea what make it is?

[Kernow Buoy]

Ribtec, either a 5.35 or a 5.85 I'd guess.

[Tim M]

Its a 585. Bargin I say

[thorper]

Really good value - 585 is an excellent hull

[Johnwin]

The boat is now on ebay, it does look in a very tired state. Check out the a frame looks like lightweight alloy scaffold poles also it was once an inboard and is now fitted with an outboard, so it might well be a money pit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ribtec-585-RIB...QQcmdZViewItem

[Bilge Rat]

Cheap as Chips - Anyone who's ever attempted to restore a boat of any kind will tell you that its not as cheap to do as people think, start with the transom, looks like its shagged, far to many holes and whats that checker plate hiding ? then the tubes may clean up ok but i'd suggest a re tube, which your looking at 2k ish give or take, then that engine, he's stated it turns over, if it needs a new motor your looking at 7-8k for a proporsional lump, add electrics seating re wire and a trailer that works for the size of boat and your looking at a considerable sum of money to go boating, trust me i wanted to go boating once and thought i'd just go out and buy a cheap boat, but they dont exist........If you want to do anything more that floating around a lake its gona cost money.

Only good thing is he seem to have been fairly honest about the condition.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by Bilge Rat

Only good thing is he seem to have been fairly honest about the condition.

The seller does know his boats

He's also refurbed a fair few ribs now, all of which are in active service in a far better condition than when he took them on. Perhaps best not to pass judgement without actually seeing the boat.

[fred bolton]

Not sure about siting astride that jockey seat ow