Valiant 490

Barfly · 22 December 2005, 22:07

Hey,

What's the max HP behind Valiant 490 RIB? Anyone experience with this kind of model? Someone said me, that Valiant boats are made of hypalon, is this correct?
I've seen one from '96 with a Johnson 50 HP '92. What should be the max price for this?
Just let me know...

Tnx,
Jan

Rogue Wave · 22 December 2005, 22:53

I'm pretty certain that the Valiant 490 is the same as a Yam 490 we have one in our Yard I'll have a look at the plate tomorrow and tell you what the HP is.

Tim M · 22 December 2005, 23:17

Dan TD5 had one of these, twas a newish model and the tubes were PVC.

According to the website the current 490 can take upto 80hp

bogib · 22 December 2005, 23:30

Valiant´s are available both with PVC and Akron (Hypalon) tubes, I doubt they make for Yam but nothing is for certain in this world any more.

Took recently Valiant DR490 (Akron tubes) out with Mercury 55 SEA PRO engine and with three on board we logged in 34,5 knoths

Bogi

swginn · 22 December 2005, 23:44

Yep, 80hp is the max. Had one with a 75 Mercury 2stroke on the back and it was scary!!

Definitely no more than 80hp, and try to keep the weight down to avoid a stern-heavy rig.

Rogue Wave · 22 December 2005, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I'm pretty certain that the Valiant 490 is the same as a Yam 490 we have one in our Yard I'll have a look at the plate tomorrow and tell you what the HP is.

Looking at Bogibs pictures I'd say I am wrong Sorry

Barfly · 23 December 2005, 06:18

that's the Valiant 490 I'm talking about...

bogib · 23 December 2005, 08:06

I would say these tubes are PVC, based on the colour scheme.

I am sorry but I can not figure out value, there are more experiance chaps on here that might help in that respect.

I can recommend the boat alright.

Bogi

Barfly · 23 December 2005, 11:06

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Originally Posted by bogib

I would say these tubes are PVC, based on the colour scheme.

I am sorry but I can not figure out value, there are more experiance chaps on here that might help in that respect.

I can recommend the boat alright.

Bogi

The whole set (boat, motor and trailer) is 6000 euro. I don't know if that is expensive or not :s

BTW nice pictures Bogib!

Mike B · 23 December 2005, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Barfly

The whole set (boat, motor and trailer) is 6000 euro. I don't know if that is expensive or not :s

2 years ago I paid £5,000 for my 1994 5.2m Narwhal NK which is similar though marginally bigger with a 1994 55hp Suzuki and nearly new trailer. However it was in very good condition with full service history for the engine. This included VHF, GPS, fishfinder, flares, Anchor and was literally ready to go.

Assuming this is in a similar condition, and hopefully includes the kit, 6000 euro (£4000 ish) seems reasonable to me but I wouldn't claim to be an expert.

Mike

Barfly · 23 December 2005, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Mike B

2 years ago I paid £5,000 for my 1994 5.2m Narwhal NK which is similar though marginally bigger with a 1994 55hp Suzuki and nearly new trailer. However it was in very good condition with full service history for the engine. This included VHF, GPS, fishfinder, flares, Anchor and was literally ready to go.

Assuming this is in a similar condition, and hopefully includes the kit, 6000 euro (£4000 ish) seems reasonable to me but I wouldn't claim to be an expert.

Mike

Thanks Mike, I thought so that £4000 is reasonable.
By the way, that seems nice location you where "ribbing" on the picture

Mike B · 23 December 2005, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Barfly

By the way, that seems nice location you where "ribbing" on the picture

It's Emporiabrava in north east Spain. http://www.empuriaport.com/indgb.htm Awesome place - hoping to go out again this year but this time hope not to have to trailer the boat from Calais.

Awesome villa with mooring at the end of the garden. Highly recomended.
www.waterside2000.com Owners are also ribsters and very friendly and helpful.

Mike

Jieboy · 23 December 2005, 14:39

Alrite mate, Ive got a Valiant 490. with a yamaha 4stroke 50. Good set up in my opinion. Not too stern heavy. These boats are very light up front so any bigger than a 50hp I would advise going 2stroke. Had it at 27nts with 5 up and water in the hull! Mines is a 2000 model 490 with a 1999 yamaha 50, trailer, a frame, gps, depth finder, nav lights, handheld vhf 3 life jackets and deck work lamp, bought in the summer for £5500. Look for newbee in scotland for pics of her.

Daniel TD5 · 23 December 2005, 18:11

well done mate go for it if its a jockey consul i love valiant ribs and just sold my DR450
with much regret good luck

i would say that its a pvc tube in red but a nice boat all the same

dan

Barfly · 23 December 2005, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Daniel TD5

well done mate go for it if its a jockey consul i love valiant ribs and just sold my DR450
with much regret good luck

i would say that its a pvc tube in red but a nice boat all the same

dan

I saw the RIB tonight and yeah... it's mine... thanks for your replies and help... I'll soon put some pics online

Richard B · 23 December 2005, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Barfly

I saw the RIB tonight and yeah... it's mine... thanks

Nice one, Jan! Enjoy! Dan's old Valiant 490 makes a brief appearannce about 30 seconds into this video: http://blueice.dogscogs.com/Clacton-1.wmv

Daniel TD5 · 26 December 2005, 16:54

THANKS RICHARD

THAT WAS A BAD DAY WHEN I SOLD IT

ANY WAY GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW RIB

DAN

Richard B · 28 December 2005, 20:10

I found this one as well when I was doing the 2005 compilation...

Barfly · 28 December 2005, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Richard B

I found this one as well when I was doing the 2005 compilation...

mmm nice stuff... the same model I see, with the same jockey seat so the same pleasure

Daniel TD5 · 28 December 2005, 20:42

34 knots top end fully loaded

two 25 litre fuel tanks under rear seat

a good all round rib well built and finished and a very good price to buy new

good luck

dan