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21 December 2023, 19:41
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Country: UK - England
Town: Derbyshire
Boat name: Zephyr
Make: Zodiac
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115Hp
Join Date: Jul 2018
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Buying advice
Hi
Been ribbing for about 5 years. Never owned more than a 3.8m Zodiac.
Found this and it ticks all the boxes of the ultimate upgrade.
Just unsure of value for money. Can someone take a look and give an opinion please.
https://www.rightboat.com/boats-for-...e-480/rb528844
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21 December 2023, 19:59
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Derbyshire
Boat name: Zephyr
Make: Zodiac
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115Hp
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 44
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Help :-)
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21 December 2023, 21:48
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Country: UK - England
Town: suffolk
Boat name: not yet
Make: Gemini
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 140
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,293
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"015 ,,,Brig ,,,,4.8m ,,,,Evinrude ...........20k not sure thats going to be your best investment ,wouldnt be my choice however people have different opinions ,maybe ribcraft 4.8 totally rebuilt at £15k on boats and outboards may be another option
https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/...t-4.8-8965934/
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21 December 2023, 21:57
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Country: UK - England
Town: Derbyshire
Boat name: Zephyr
Make: Zodiac
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115Hp
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 44
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Thanks for the reply.
The reason I really like this one is the seating.
I don’t want jockey seats.
This is the only thing I’ve found where the kids can sit next to the wife and I safely.
I’ve made an offer of £17.5k I think if I get it at that it’s not a bad option?
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21 December 2023, 22:34
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Country: UK - England
Boat name: Redneck
Make: Excel
Length: 3m +
Engine: 20 efi & 9.8 2s
Join Date: Jul 2020
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Hi Daddy Matt, no experience of ribs what so ever but I think it's very expensive. Appreciate it suits your needs as to seat configuration, but your paying a premium for it. I'm not saying this is the rib for you, but this gives you something to compare with:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176100397...mis&media=COPY
or this:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285594972...mis&media=COPY
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22 December 2023, 07:40
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Farnborough
Boat name: Narcissus
Make: Cobra
Length: 7m +
Engine: Optimax 225
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,353
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I agree with these guys, that's very strong money for an off-season purchase
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22 December 2023, 15:36
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
MMSI: 235087213
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,603
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Agree with what's said. Seems like a lot of space up front which is fine if this boat is destined for the Med and you're using it as a swim platform and sunbathing, and helm position is set too far back for my liking.
Check out Ribeye A500s. Side by side jockeys up front and dedicated rear bench seat.
Few on boats and outboards - and seem to hold price very well, and will command a premium when the season starts.
Obviously these are older boats, so you want receipts and lots of them. Tend to be powered by 4-stroke 80hp.
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Is that with or without VAT?
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22 December 2023, 16:16
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,101
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Overpriced & over rated. You can get more for your money, walk on.
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22 December 2023, 16:50
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: north ayrshire
Boat name: charlie girl
Make: S/R5.4/regal3760
Length: 10m +
Engine: Suzukidf70 2x6lp 315
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,918
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Theres definitely better out there for that money, wouldnt put good money into a boat with an etec nowadays, out of production for a good few years now, a pita when they go wrong & parts & support will only become harder to find as time goes on. You will find a better option than this
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22 December 2023, 21:28
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Frinton-on-Sea
Boat name: RibRoulete
Make: Highfield
Length: 6m +
Engine: Honda 150 FBW
MMSI: 232043399
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 247
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Have to echo all of the above I'm afraid, but if you like it and you want it it's your money.
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