New 5m Rib

[Endeavour]

Indespension Rollercoaster RC1

Possibly unbraked... so long as the GVW doesn't exeed 750kg
and with the 5.2 aircraft is under 750kg

[Downhilldai]

For the use you're looking at, you'll probably get a decent second hand one for under £500. Take a look on ebay and Boats&Outboards.
You'll need brakes if the total weight of the rig and trailer exceeds 750Kg.

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

...You'll need brakes if the total weight of the rig and trailer exceeds 750Kg.

Not quite correct.. it depends what vehicle you are towing with... can be way less than 750 kg unbraked limit...

[BogMonster]

Originally Posted by Jono

Not quite correct.. it depends what vehicle you are towing with... can be way less than 750 kg unbraked limit...

Even a Land Rover only has a 750kg unbraked limit, and thats with a 3500kg towing weight with overrun brakes.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by BogMonster

Even a Land Rover only has a 750kg unbraked limit, and thats with a 3500kg towing weight with overrun brakes.

I think Jono was suggesting its the other way round - if you are using a fiat panda (e.g.) it will be only a few hundred kgs before you need brakes on the trailer.

[andy d]

Hi, thanks to everybody for all of your advice so far on boat, engines and trailer.

I really like the look of the Ribcraft but even the 4.8 seems very expensive for my budget.

What do you think of the Humber assault as a 5.0m would be less than £4k for the bare boat as opposed to £5k for the Ribcraft.

Thanks

Andy

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Jono

Not quite correct.. it depends what vehicle you are towing with... can be way less than 750 kg unbraked limit...

Twoz correct, but maybe not exhaustive

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by andy d

Hi, thanks to everybody for all of your advice so far on boat, engines and trailer.

I really like the look of the Ribcraft but even the 4.8 seems very expensive for my budget.

What do you think of the Humber assault as a 5.0m would be less than £4k for the bare boat as opposed to £5k for the Ribcraft.

Thanks

Andy

Check the Hull on the Assault. Its not that good for the rough stuff.

[andy d]

Originally Posted by Biggles

Check the Hull on the Assault. Its not that good for the rough stuff.

What characteristics of the hull should I look for to avoid such a problem, what other (cheaply priced) hulls have good seakeeping in the ruff stuff.

Andy

[Biggles]

Andy,

If your looking at 4 - 5 K for a hull then I would choose a 4.7 meter Searider. I priced one of these up a couple of years ago and if I remember rightly it is in your price range. You will have a pretty unique boat, their aren't a lot around, its a very good sea boat and should be able to be made in to a flying machine with something like a 70 HP motor on the back.

I E Mailed BHG Marine to get prices.

http://www.bhg-marine.co.uk/index.htm

The boats come with a small jockey and steering normally. You will also have to get a trailer from somewhere and obviously an engine.

I am convinced that if you can't afford a Ribcraft 4.8 then the 4.7 Searider is the answer for you. And it will make you Roguewaves friend for life.

If you want a secondhand 5.4 Searider there are plenty of ones around for about £2000.

[Jono Garton]

If you want a project I agree with Biggles, get a 5.4 sea rider, get it re-tubed and you'll have a good project and boat that you built, I've done a few like this.

Jono

[Biggles]

Andy,

Heres a link to Avons Website and the 4.7 M Searider.

http://www.avon-workboats.com/page/sr47m

By the way if it is any help I should imagine a 4.7 Meter Searider on a small trailer will probably fit in an average garage.

Don't forget the price of an A Frame as well when ordering.

[andy d]

I really like the look of the seariders and they seem to be very tough and fast, does anybody have pictures of quite new ones.

Andy