Viking Tornado 5.8mtr Stolen

[Bobaw]

I am placing notification of this recent theft on behalf of a friend. If you have any information in regard to this please PM me and I will pass on the information.

Stolen from Hoo Ness Yacht Club on the River Medway, Kent – Between Wednesday 23rd June PM and Thursday 24th June AM.

Viking 5.8 Tornado Rib
Hull No: 917040035

75Hp Merc Outboard
Eng No: 09952671

SSR No: 91754
Name: “Ranger Rescue” Hypalon Bonded onto tubes to forward

Grey Tubes, Orange Hull and Deck/Console
Stainless “A” Frame with usual Nav Lights and 5ft White Fibre VHF Aerial

VHF – Simrad RD 68 DSC Fitted into console
Serial Number: S (or 5) L 11001FB

Boat was wheel clamped on a Snipe Two Wheel Trailer.

I will post a picture in the next couple of days.

Kent Police are aware of this theft and are investigating, if you would prefer to contact them direct with a sighting they can be contacted on 01634 827055. It goes without saying in an emergency use 999.

Thank you

[David B]

Hi There,

Sorry to hear about the theft. Please send me by e.mail further details and pictures. i am about on the water most days between sheerness and london
as well as the medway. I will pass all information on to the rest of my friends around this stretch of the coast.If this is the craft I think it is and perhaps your friend will confirm this,i was conducting a mud rescue of another rib in this location when your friend came over to get a closer look.If so i have a very good idea and memory of the rib.

Check with the medway ports to see if their camera system picked up this event .their cameras run a fair few miles most directions. Its always worth a go.


David B

[Bobaw]

Here are some pictures of the stolen boat.

Hi David - Yes I think it was my colleague that came over to you the other week. I will email the same photos to you direct.

Many Thanks

[Bobaw]

Trying again................

[Andy]

A very similar boat was stolen from Portsmouth Uni Sailing clb also 2 weeks ago. No details yet.