free (or nearly) burly looking rib in VA

agrover · 01 September 2005, 20:57

no tubes though:

http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=668079

I see lots of potential there though!

Chopppywaters · 02 September 2005, 00:22

heyy another around Boston member

whatsup. I think you could clean that hull up pretty well...is taht for an inboard? looks like an akward transom

agrover · 02 September 2005, 12:13

Choppy -

Yeah, i live in copley square - my old man lives up and portland maine and picked up a 1989 5.4m Avon with a 115 mariner on the back for 4200! Boat was clean, and the engine runs like a top. Pretty amazing deal considering the prices i have seen all over.

We've been looking for a console and leaning post like they have on the coast guard rigs - no luck so far.

Ribcraft quoted me 2800 for a jockey seat and console, and I couldnt justify that.

Chopppywaters · 02 September 2005, 13:23

hmm im just about to order my RIBCRAFT for next year. You got a great deal on that avon though..cmpared to me haha. Im about 15 minutes north of Boston...i think its North hah its a little Island(2 sq miles) called Nahant. I once took my boat to Boston but its pretty hard tryin to find somewhere to dock and to walk around so theres nothing to really do

O and id try West Marine if u want to put teh console on yourself

agrover · 02 September 2005, 18:25

I surf up at nahant quite often...

yeah - it was a heck of a deal. Sitting at some broker on a trailer.

We havent had any issues whatsoever really.

What ribcraft are you getting?

Chopppywaters · 02 September 2005, 22:28

Im getting the 1920 (5.85) and gonna put a Honda 115 on the back...Hopefully it will be good in the rough stuff wen the SW winds come rollin in

dctucker · 03 September 2005, 00:02

Next season, when Choppy gets his new boat, we're going to have to have a Boston RibNet gathering. Three of us makes a party!

I've got a 5.4m Searider in Marblehead. Might go out and watch whales on Sunday. Only about 12 miles offshore from Marblehead. Sailed right through the middle of them last Saturday.

Portland is cool. I race J/24's up there every so often, and love the downtown area.

Where do you go to school? As an NU alumni, I spent a LOT of time around your neighborhood. I even remember most of it.

boatster_sr4 · 03 September 2005, 00:51

I doubt that thing will go cheap. At least for my pocket book.

John Kennett · 03 September 2005, 05:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by dctucker

Next season, when Choppy gets his new boat, we're going to have to have a Boston RibNet gathering. Three of us makes a party!

That's great.

We've had a whole load more US members join in the last couple of months. I wonder how long it will be before RIBnet is predominantly focussed on the US rather than UK!

John

dctucker · 03 September 2005, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

That's great.

We've had a whole load more US members join in the last couple of months. I wonder how long it will be before RIBnet is predominantly focussed on the US rather than UK!

John

While I'm happy that there are are more US folks coming around, I sure hope that we don't chase off you Brits. You folks have all the experience!

I really enjoy the international interaction, please don't ever segregate us!

codprawn · 03 September 2005, 14:33

It would be typical of the Yanks - arrive last and then claim they started the party........

tinker · 03 September 2005, 21:00

one word, 4 letters, starts and ends with t, and its got an 'a' init.

John Kennett · 03 September 2005, 21:38

Is there a W in there somewhere too?

John

agrover · 05 September 2005, 16:54

Im not sure why my profile says student - its been YEARs since ive been in school - never the less, yes - portland is a great town. Probably burned 200$ worth of fuel this weekend ripping around the harbor islands...

right not i am living right in copley square in boston, great locale!

agrover · 05 September 2005, 16:56

and here we go with the U.S. angst - hahahah

i'm used to it by now...

Jono · 05 September 2005, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by agrover

Im not sure why my profile says student - its been YEARs since ive been in school - never the less, yes - portland is a great town. Probably burned 200$ worth of fuel this weekend ripping around the harbor islands...

right not i am living right in copley square in boston, great locale!

Have they finished burying that road yet? The "Big Dig?" I like Boston.. I'll blag a trip next time I'm there.. better than the DUKW tours....

dctucker · 05 September 2005, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Have they finished burying that road yet? The "Big Dig?" I like Boston.. I'll blag a trip next time I'm there.. better than the DUKW tours....

Pretty much done. Just sort of cleaning up details around the edges. Including leaks in the major roadway tunnel.

agrover · 05 September 2005, 18:56

Riiiiiiight - almost done!

Chopppywaters · 05 September 2005, 19:58

10 more years we'll be all set

agrover · 05 September 2005, 21:06

maybe...