Would you buy this ???

[brinky]

I've seen this advertised on ebay and am interested but its a long way from me. I would like to know other peoples opinion on it. Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MEWAX:VRI

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by brinky

I've seen this advertised on ebay and am interested but its a long way from me. I would like to know other peoples opinion on it. Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MEWAX:VRI

No. It's a yacht tender that couldn't handle a ripple.

[mdt]

Originally Posted by Mollers

No. It's a yacht tender that couldn't handle a ripple.

and it has a hell of a lot of motor on the back... a 15hp would be more in keeping with that hull. it aint no searider

[chewy]

Originally Posted by mdt

and it has a hell of a lot of motor on the back... a 15hp would be more in keeping with that hull. it aint no searider

Rated to a 40hp ain't it?

[brinky]

Ok, you have put me off that one.
What should I look for thats about 4m long ? or should I go back to a
Fletcher type boat ???

[JSP]

Something like this.

[chewy]

I can highly recommend something like the above.

[Polwart]

Originally Posted by chewy

Rated to a 40hp ain't it?

the plate says 50HP on remotes (40 on tiller).

Originally Posted by brinky

would you buy this

depends what you are looking for in a rib... bear in mind that lots of people here like their boats to be rugged and look rugged and can't understand why anyone would prefer a boat for posing in, just going fast in or using in perfect weather only... ...but if a fletcher is the alternative then the typical "buy a Searider" answer probably isn't going to tick your boxes.

[chewy]

I prefer the more work boat type of RIB but was pleasently surprised when I went out in Bam Bams Zodiac. He let me have a blast and it was like been sat in an arm chair, very comfy and everything fell to hand.
You do get what you pay for though.

[JSP]

Originally Posted by Polwart

the plate says 50HP on remotes (40 on tiller).


depends what you are looking for in a rib... bear in mind that lots of people here like their boats to be rugged and look rugged and can't understand why anyone would prefer a boat for posing in, just going fast in or using in perfect weather only... ...but if a fletcher is the alternative then the typical "buy a Searider" answer probably isn't going to tick your boxes.

That is a very good point.
Probably we should all have asked what will you use the boat for?