Ideally around 6m - £5000-£7000

camtheribman · 23 January 2011, 14:01

Hi all, I will be looking to purchase annother rib in the coming months. I would like something around 6m with a newish engine (4stroke or a good 2stroke), and if possible some electronics such as a VHF. The rib must be in allround good condition as it is going to be purchased with money I was left by my dad.

Cheers

Cammy

Neil Harvey · 23 January 2011, 15:02

Check out boats and outboards to see what you can get in that budget range for that size, some examples:

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/LWC052 http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F225088
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA3935 needs fitting out and engine
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/SIM708 http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA2856
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/RMS102

Mollers · 23 January 2011, 16:27

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Originally Posted by camtheribman

I would like something around 6m with a newish engine (4stroke or a good 2stroke),

A 'newish' motor man enough to shove a 6m rib along, alone is going to soak-up most of your budget.

martin33100 · 23 January 2011, 18:28

Hi, I may be selling our 1998 Avon D560, it is a very nice boat and I am the second owner, PM me if you want any info.

camtheribman · 24 January 2011, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

Check out boats and outboards to see what you can get in that budget range for that size, some examples:

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/LWC052 http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F225088
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA3935 needs fitting out and engine
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/SIM708 http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA2856
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/RMS102

Thanks for the suggestions

camtheribman · 24 January 2011, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollers

A 'newish' motor man enough to shove a 6m rib along, alone is going to soak-up most of your budget.

I suppose I shall need to save up a bit more

Neil Harvey · 24 January 2011, 16:45

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Originally Posted by camtheribman

Thanks for the suggestions

no worries, but see them more as possibilities. Personally, I think Mollers hit the nail on the head. It's going to be tough to fulfill all you requirements

Rogue Wave · 28 January 2011, 16:01

Cam That avon of Martins looks quite sweet I'll give it the once over if you want.

May I ask if there is a specific reason why you want a 6metre plus apsrt from the expense of buying a bigger engine they are a lot more costly to fuel than a 5 - 5.5 metre.

I note in another post that you werre looking at an SR6 these are fantastic craft, so they are so strobgly built are very heavy therefore the fuel burn is nasty.

You can get quite a few buddies on a 5.4 and not be too depresed over the Fuel Bill and No you can't buy mine!

camtheribman · 28 January 2011, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

May I ask if there is a specific reason why you want a 6metre plus apsrt from the expense of buying a bigger engine they are a lot more costly to fuel than a 5 - 5.5 metre.

It's really only because at my local club the biggest rib is 5.5m so I fancy something bigger - I've already got the fastest but I'm getting bored of speed.

Rogue Wave · 28 January 2011, 23:53

yeah good point getting bored with buying fuel never happens

Good luck with your search

stu

martin33100 · 30 January 2011, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Cam That avon of Martins looks quite sweet I'll give it the once over if you want.

May I ask if there is a specific reason why you want a 6metre plus apsrt from the expense of buying a bigger engine they are a lot more costly to fuel than a 5 - 5.5 metre.

I note in another post that you werre looking at an SR6 these are fantastic craft, so they are so strobgly built are very heavy therefore the fuel burn is nasty.

You can get quite a few buddies on a 5.4 and not be too depresed over the Fuel Bill and No you can't buy mine!

Thanks for the coment, it is a sweet boat, I was looking for a 5.5m rib and found this in london, it was on its original owner and it was mainly used on the Thames. The main reason we got this RIB was it came with a very nice Merc 90 with hydraulic stearing, Outhill boatbuilders spect it with a nice console and rear jocky seats, snipe break back trailer and a GPS/fishfinder.
http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/g...ent=Ribvid.mp4

BumbleAbout · 18 February 2011, 12:18

Martin - I'm interested (and have sent PM) - let me know if you are still thinking of selling!

matthew · 06 March 2011, 10:42

[ hi there i have a gemini 6.3 metre for sale its yr 99 with a mariner 2 stroke 150 hp engine think its a 2001 engine. the tubes are looking tired now, but fully work no damage at all, due to uv degrading the colour on rubbing strake and on top patches are all faded, but engine only has about 290 hrs on it . . i had a survey done when i bought it and all in good condition for yr. comes with vhf and a serviced trailor. it comes with a rear console seatingfor 2 then 4 individual jockey seats in front for passangers
engine has been serviced every yr for the last 5 at average cost of 750 per yr, for the money it was spot on and i was looking for 8 months.
i bought it for 8750 last yr selling for 7499 if you are interested give me a call on 07812 194187 and i will send some pics through