looking for my next rib

[jonbmx900]

hi all im still new to this site and ribing but im looking for a new rib as i just sold my 14ft zodiac pro as i want something bigger and faster and would like some ideas as to what to get next i only use it for pleasure days out with friends and family so a reasonable amount of seating is required im looking at up to 6 meters and must have at least a 115hp engine as i would like a cruising speed of around 35 im not looking to buy new as im not that rich but have around 10k to spend and would value peoples ideas as i want to buy something good not something i end up regreting

with thanks jon

[Mollers]

6.5m Osprey Vipermax, perfect. You might have to dig a little deeper than £10k though.

[Andy Moore]

Avon 620 with a Mercury Optimax 135. 40+ knts.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Avon 620 with a Mercury Optimax 135. 40+ knts.

.....and a lot of change from £10k.

[Andy Moore]

Originally Posted by Mollers

.....and a lot of change from £10k.

Huh?

[jonbmx900]

hi and thanks for the replies

is the avon for sale

[Andy Moore]

Originally Posted by jonbmx900

is the avon for sale

No sorry. Just a suggestion for you.

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by jonbmx900

im looking at up to 6 meters and must have at least a 115hp engine as i would like a cruising speed of around 35

I think you would struggle to cruise at 35 mph or knots with that set up. Depends on what you mean by cruising though.

[Andy Moore]

Originally Posted by Biggles

I think you would struggle to cruise at 35 mph or knots with that set up. Depends on what you mean by cruising though.

I agree. Cruise at 25 knts maybe.

[jonbmx900]

ok i will take it all on board thanks for the replies

jon

[BassBoy]

585 SUZI 140 4 stroke. 30knts @ 5,000 rpm ish. About 20ltrs/hr
25knts @4,500 rpm ish. About 17ltrs/hr

[Stuart M]

I am selling my Avon 5.6 which is in excellent condition

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