Comments and Advice on Packages Please

[GraemeCooper]

I have a dliema. My most recent History of Ribbing is:

Yam 310 with Yamaha 6HP

then Yam 430 with Mariner 25

then Narwhal 4 Metre with Suzuki 40

then Avon Adventure 620 with Honda 130

then Yam 290 Airdeck with 4 HP Yamaha


Quite a mix - but had to give up for a while - now need to get back on the water - but with a limited budget


I have the folowing options, and would welcome comments:


1. Quicksilver 380 SIB - Ali Floor - Console - Mariner 25 on Trailer

2. Avon Searider 4M with Mariner 40 on Trailer (from dealer - serviced)

3. Avon Searider 5.4 with 75HP Mariner on Trailer (can test drive)


Issues to me are:

Ease of launch - searider may be heavy and cause issues leading to not using?

Multiple uses - Diving, Cruising - and ability to cope with various sea states

Need to store on driveway (all will fit)


As you can see this gives a dilema - any comments / advice / suggestions please

[Downhilldai]

I sounds to me that you have enough experience of various size/power boats to make your own decision.

[GraemeCooper]

Yes - but it alays nice to see what others think

[Andre]

Hi Graeme

my first ribbiing experience was gained on an Avon 5.4 Searider with Merc 75. Fantastic and as you have such choice go for that one

[Ian Sharlot]

Hi Graeme

If you have room to store the bigger boat, it would have to be the 5.4 and 75 mariner every time

Ian

[Northern Tim]

I'd be going for the SR5.4 too.

[Andy Gee]

Avon 5.4 for me as well
Andy

[Tim M]

I'd go for the 4m Searider. Fantasic fun!

[Nos4r2]

I'd go for the 5.4 given that you want to use it for diving as well. There's very little room in an SR4.

The SR4 would be a lot of fun though!

[walruz]

I launch and recover my sr 5.4 mostly solo unless in stiff winds.

Ian