Please Help Identify This RIB - Page 2

DJL · 23 January 2004, 21:19

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Originally posted by Searider
Are there any boats out there (other than seariders of course) that have survived for 25 years before needing surgery?

Our old Flatacraft lasted almost 25 years. I sold it after being asked, while out by Old Harry, if the bolt in the floor should be undoing itself. Turns out the wood in the floor was rotten and the brace bolt was being pulled through the floor.

sunrider · 24 January 2004, 14:02

Another consideration for the boat is the large area where the number and background are affixed to the tubes. It looks like this might be painted on, in which case it could be difficult to remove. you could glue some new material over the grey part but I'm not sure how it could be removed from the rub strakes, other than sanding. Anyone have any ideas?

sellscottsell · 28 January 2004, 21:54

I inspected the boat yesterday and I was able to use all the advice given to me by this forum. I looked for any possible delamination of the fiberglass, hull to tube separation and anything out of the ordinary. From what I can tell, the craft is solid and sound. However it's filled on one side with ice and it's frozen to the ground!

I didn't choose to inflate the tubes for fear of leaving the boat in better shape than I found her. Today is also an inspection day and although it's snowing, there could be some others interested in this Rib. Now if all goes well, my next task will be getting the boat onto a trailer.

I noticed that the front tow hook is missing. The former owners (Navy Seals) just tied off a rope through the two inlet holes on the bow, probably not the best idea. I'll plan on bringing a new eyelet. I do have access to a forklift. My thought was to rig a sling under the bow and gently lift the boat, making sure to gently break free the frozen hull. Then slip the trailer under the front and winch while lifting the rear of the boat with the same forklift. Any more good ideas from you all will be appreciated. By the way, does anyone know the location of the lift rings? Are they part of the tubes or hull? I thought these things were easy to lift on and off of boats with a hoist? I couldn’t see lift points, but then again I was a bit cold and stressed.

You see, I tried to take pictures however, just behind me was a top security area. Apparently it’s where torpedoes for the Eastern Submarine fleet are stored. When I pulled out my digital camera, all hell broke loose. At least I'm still here to tell the story! I guess the military doesn't have a real good sense of humor during code orange.

Thanks for the help.

Rogue Wave · 28 January 2004, 22:25

the sea rider should have lift rings but loking at your photos I can see em so consider them mising

If it's a roller trailer you can winch the boat straight on from the floor. Just get the bow on the first set of rollers and start winching.

cheers
Stuart

prairie tuber · 30 January 2004, 02:56

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Originally posted by Rogue Wave
I don't know if you should inflate in the cold. Can any of the Vikings help out here. BUt in theory the material will contract in the cold so should become more airtight. ASk somebody who runs one locally....Coastguard perhaps.

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Well I have READ somewhere that hypalon is supposed to stay pliable and crack resistant down to -30C. I would test this theory on my own SIB if it weren't for the fact that right now it is -40C ambient where I live. Good luck.

John Kennett · 30 January 2004, 08:16

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Originally posted by Rogue Wave
If it's a roller trailer you can winch the boat straight on from the floor. Just get the bow on the first set of rollers and start winching.

Providing that the hull isn't filled with a ton of ice -- which in this case it just might be!

John

Rogue Wave · 30 January 2004, 08:45

I figured they'd be gettin that out first!

DM · 30 January 2004, 09:59

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Originally posted by Pete7
My P22 and it still doesn't need a new transom

Mebbe not but I did hear a rumour that you had to fit a new console

DM

Rogue Wave · 30 January 2004, 10:50

It certainly needed one after the yacht tried to mount it!

Pete7 · 30 January 2004, 11:09

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Mebbe not but I did hear a rumour that you had to fit a new console

Who squealed ?

sellscottsell · 19 February 2004, 13:41

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I thought I'd drop you all a note about how I made out with the auction. As you recall, I found this RIB on a government auction website. The photo's made the boat look terrible but at least complete. Armed with your useful inspection tips, I visited the craft and found her to be a 1984 Avon 5.4 as you all knew. She seemed in fair shape, however it was pure speculation if the bottom of the hull was damaged or if she held air since she was literally frozen to the ground!

Well, when bidding started, the value hovered around the $500 mark for a couple of days. In the last few hours of the auction, the bidding went wild and someone actually paid $2100 for the RIB as you see her. Certainly to rich for my blood and far beyond what you all considered reasonable.

Thank you all for your advise. Although I didn't end up with the Sea Rader, I at least learned much about RIB's.

Fairwell, I'm off on the hunt for my next RIB!

Scott from Boston USA

jwalker · 19 February 2004, 23:02

That's a bit unfortunate, Scott. Good luck for the next one.

Rogue Wave · 20 February 2004, 02:28

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Originally posted by jwalker
That's a bit unfortunate, Scott. Good luck for the next one.

yeah it's a shame as they are great boats, I've bought an ex military one since you posted and I am looking forward to getting it on the water.

Keep trying

Stuart