Whats this like - Page 4

ian parkes · 16 June 2006, 16:17

Maybe its a good omen eh Roy . I am certainly not going to travel far buying boats seems worse than second hand cars .

Alice · 16 June 2006, 17:16

I think that those 'end of seasons' bargains are actually a bit of a myth. Anyway, Good luck Ian.

ian parkes · 16 June 2006, 19:15

I need better luck than this last lot for sure , maybe there is more choice at the end of season and less rush to buy . Its a sellers market for sure .

Downhilldai · 18 June 2006, 22:58

This may be of interest?:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/avon-searider-...QQcmdZViewItem
Honda 4-stroke, <5.5m, etc.
Could do with some better photos, though.

ian parkes · 18 June 2006, 23:27

Watchin that saw it this evening .
There is another avo there Brad with a pro 75 yam . It doesn't say searider but looks a very tidy package . What is though engine and boat are a mystery to me .

roycruse · 19 June 2006, 08:26

If you go for that sea rider you will need to fit some seats before you can take Caja and Carena out in it - there is not even a backrest for the helm which also means no inboard handhold for anyone sat on the tubes

That boat has obviously been a work boat carrying cargo and not used for leisure purposes...

And why do people insist on continuing to build ORANGE Ribs Yuk !!!!!

Nos4r2 · 19 June 2006, 08:51

Is this any use Ian?

<edit> just realised you've already seen it

Alice · 19 June 2006, 09:24

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Originally Posted by roycruse

If you go for that sea rider you will need to fit some seats before you can take Caja and Carena out in it - there is not even a backrest for the helm which also means no inboard handhold for anyone sat on the tubes

That boat has obviously been a work boat carrying cargo and not used for leisure purposes...

And why do people insist on continuing to build ORANGE Ribs Yuk !!!!!

Mr Neg. again.

There are other Ribs besides bloody Ribcraft.

If that Searider came for £2k-ish it would be well worth sorting the seating etc. The lump is nie-on worth that. I like orange, it knocks the crap out of yellow.

roycruse · 19 June 2006, 09:31

I never mentioned ribcraft - what you talking about.

I simply pointed out exactly what you just said - it needs seats adding to it.

Alice · 19 June 2006, 09:51

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Originally Posted by roycruse

I never mentioned ribcraft - what you talking about.

I simply pointed out exactly what you just said - it needs seats adding to it.

....and grab handles and colour and.......etc. Keep your hair on! Ah, you've already gotton rid of it.

roycruse · 19 June 2006, 09:56

definately too late for me in the hair department...

all my points were valid and nothing to do with the brand...

Hugh Jardon · 19 June 2006, 09:56

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Originally Posted by Alice

Keep your hair on!

thats what i said to the happy sod on the pontoon at mylor!!! but he had more hair than Roy

ADS · 19 June 2006, 10:40

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Watchin that saw it this evening .
There is another avo there Brad with a pro 75 yam . It doesn't say searider but looks a very tidy package . What is though engine and boat are a mystery to me .

If your referring to this one Ian, its identical to the one I did my Level 2 on while ago, best to check it hasn't been used a training boat. Was a nice setup and quick, but remember the 75 is a 2stroke, although being a Yamaha one of the best in this size. I believe the 'PRO' apspect of the name means commercial, not 100% though.

Others to consider:
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F104382 belongs to Mike100 on here may already have been discussed.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F103958 Another SR again 2stroke.
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F103600 still advertised and still competitively priced!!
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F101879 Nice little Ocean RIB

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F92722 Tohatsu 70 is a nice lump, but im biased!

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F96208

Pete7 · 19 June 2006, 11:04

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Watchin that saw it this evening .
There is another avo there Brad with a pro 75 yam . It doesn't say searider but looks a very tidy package . What is though engine and boat are a mystery to me .

I think these are the Dive/Adventure series Avon produce in 5.4 and 5.6m sizes. Very impressive and you should consider it for two counts. One, the tubes are by Avon and seem particularly heavy duty compared to most ribs they are slightly larger than some. Two, You sit right in the boat rather than on it so very safe feeling when on board. Okay the engine is a two stroke but its not going to use that much more at speed over a 4 stroke. Thats an expensive Outhill console btw.

Link to Tonys 5.6m, http://tcwozere.co.uk/xanthus/sharky/5.html

Since its on with a broker, a silly offer isn't going to offend if you also imply that you wil drive up if its accepted.

Pete

Alice · 19 June 2006, 11:13

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Originally Posted by roycruse

all my points were valid and nothing to do with the brand...

Yes, valid. You bought a new boat, built to your spec. Any 2nd hand boat is about compromise, especially in that price range. To find one that ticks half of the boxes is not bad going. Ian's brief is relatively broad, but to start crabbing a particular boat on no.s of grab handles is gonna make it a long search. In my view.

ian parkes · 19 June 2006, 12:05

Just watched that Avon not make near its reserve . Too many unknowns , they wan't 6000 for it . No pic or spec of trailer its been advertised for a while On B&O at 6750 . To me its a 5000 rib tops .

The blue osprey dive boat is ok , but I don't need to pay for all that dive gear and a 60 on that to me is way too small .

The other osprey YUK scrap heap challenge I reckon

Wasn't sure about the Tohatsu on the little one but looks ok .

Mikes ribcraft is superb But 13 grand is too much , unless I can sell the missus .

Now Roy and Alice behave , stop squabbling , I wouldn't choose orange but I can't choose it all at my budget . As for the seats good point , as soon as i start spending time sorting things like that I had just as well pay the extra for the right boat . Joys of being self employed .

The more I look the more Iam atracted towards the 4.8 ish boats , they seem to be cheper so I get a much newer boat for my money . Older than 2000 to me is a liability .

ian parkes · 19 June 2006, 12:19

Humber 4.5m Assault (F101757)

This is still for sale ??

Price could be right ,

engine is a 4 stroke

Its a humber

Colour - goppin

Whats with the numbers on the side , comercial use

Why should it need that whate tale thing on the outboard ? constantly overloaded .

Should have got you to have a look Roy last week >

Pete7 · 19 June 2006, 13:01

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Humber 4.5m Assault (F101757) Colour - goppin

Agreed, YUK. Numbers on the tubes look like someone wrote the hull serial number on with a marker pen, hmm nice

. Fin on the engine suggests its a little stern heavy perhaps.

Don't forget some of the dealers too, BHG in the New Forest & Dave Crawford in Lymington often have interesting boats at sensible prices.

Very nice:

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/BHG065/

Pete

ADS · 19 June 2006, 13:06

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Humber 4.5m Assault (F101757)

This is still for sale ??

Price could be right ,

engine is a 4 stroke

Its a humber

Colour - goppin

Whats with the numbers on the side , comercial use

Why should it need that whate tale thing on the outboard ? constantly overloaded .

Should have got you to have a look Roy last week >

The numbers on the side look like the boats serial number, the colour choice is awful and again theres not much seating, that Mariner 60HP looks very much like a 2stroker to me. Bear in mind that the Humber 'Assault' is a shallower V so not as capable as say a Ribcraft 4.8m or a Osprey. I believe Roy had a Humber Assault before Voyager and he didn't keep it long.

roycruse · 19 June 2006, 13:48

humber assault is what I had last ian - not very deep V so will slam a lot in a chop...