Max engine for a 4.7m Searider?

[JSP]

Anyone any idea what the max engine size is for a 4.7 Searider?

[rib-x450]

If you look on apolloduck theres a nice one in Ireland.

They seem to usually have 60hp but I have seen 70 on one.

If you email Avon they will send you the full spec, there are two models on has a deeper v hull and needs a long shaft engine.

I want a 4.7 hull but the dont seem to ever come up.

Chris

[JSP]

Thanks Chris.
well a 4.7 has come near me. Just rang the guy but he says he's been running a 85HP engine on it and the tubes are coming away from the transom. Was very interested until I hear that. Too much work for me to do.
Here's the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ksid=p3907.m29

[JSP]

Out of interest how much do you think it would cost to retube that searider?

[Chris]

Originally Posted by JSP

Out of interest how much do you think it would cost to retube that searider?

Between 2k & 3k

Speak to Chris at Henshaws if you want a definate price. Top job and not overprice

[JSP]

Yeah I thought so. That wouldn't leave me to much money left to get an engine with. The word that I'm trying to find rhymes with clucking bell!

[Polwart]

Originally Posted by JSP

Out of interest how much do you think it would cost to retube that searider?

But it may not need retubed - could just need glued back together/tidied up?

[JSP]

The owner says there is a company that will put two large patches to secure them back ???

[Chris]

Looking at the ebay photos the tubes look quite tidy and as Polwart said getting them re attached is probably not going to set you back more than a couple of hundred and I imagine you will get the boat for a good price because if this.

Might be worth a closer look. Not sure about the engine cant tell what it is from the pic. I am sure someone on here could tll you more about it.

[Polwart]

Originally Posted by JSP

The owner says there is a company that will put two large patches to secure them back ???

i would think Eurocraft are the closest to you, but Henshaws, or Paul Tilley would also be able to put it back together if it is in reasonable condition.