Im trying to ID this Rib

[columbiachop]

Well first things first, track down the owner and get to the business end of this.

Thanks all!

[Tim M]

Looks like a nice boat. Have you managed to find a HIN number on it anywhere which will date it? I don't think it's that old. Those tubes should clean up nicely providing they hold air reasonably well. Fingers crossed you get it for a good price.

[columbiachop]

In my rush to not get shot at or get bit by a Rottweiler I forgot to take a picture of the ID plate. I plan on another mission inside the fence next week.

I'm mostly worried about the wide open seam in this picture.

[audiobill5]

Good luck with the dog!

[columbiachop]

Wow. I went into The Inflatable Boat Center in Portland today. I think they are our largest inflatable dealer/repair shop. I was informally quoted 18,000-21,000 dollars to retube an sr6.
I asked how much for labor only if I provide the brand new tubes (likely purchased and shipped from the UK). That would run 6,000-8000 dollars. That's just to install!
You know I think this type of thing is why ribs are not catching on faster.
Btw, they are retubing an sr5.4 with mechanical fasteners at a cost of $21,000 for a customer.

[Nos4r2]

Wtf...?!

[columbiachop]

That's what I said. That's when he told me about the $18,000-$21,000 sr5 retube. Granted they were adding a bolt on system to attach with.

He's worked there for years and seems to run the operations of the place. Nice guy, but....

[columbiachop]

Btw I already have another 4.7 HBI rib just sitting in my shop forever because tubes are 6k without install.

Must...resist...urge to buy a Boston whaler Outrage

[diverbert]

Those prices are awesome I have to move there, with a friend who installed 3 sr 5,4 tubes. That's making money btw you van buy mine 5,4 with new Suzuki df90 ark for $20000 engine still in crate.

So please on Paul for tubes and instructions and buy that beauty for a couple quid you can do it!!!

Ref Bert

[95gstnj]

Originally Posted by columbiachop

Wow. I went into The Inflatable Boat Center in Portland today. I think they are our largest inflatable dealer/repair shop. I was informally quoted 18,000-21,000 dollars to retube an sr6.
I asked how much for labor only if I provide the brand new tubes (likely purchased and shipped from the UK). That would run 6,000-8000 dollars. That's just to install!
You know I think this type of thing is why ribs are not catching on faster.
Btw, they are retubing an sr5.4 with mechanical fasteners at a cost of $21,000 for a customer.

That's insane.

Definitely buy the hull and repair the tubes!

[cgoing]

Too bad your are on the other coast. I could get them installed for you for a lot less.

If you are interested I know of a place in the US building replacement tubes that are generally a bit cheaper than the factroy tubes and the quality is top notch.

-Chris

[columbiachop]

I should show the owner a retube quote. He may pay me to take it away.

Diverbert, I'm pretty sure you could do a brisk business with retubing here. Come on over! Although I rarely see ribs over 5 meters around.

Even our coastguard uses mostly foam collared boats.

[TB Minnow]

Originally Posted by cgoing

The Camo boat belongs to a friend of miine who does custom auto and boat work. He put a lot of work into it when he bought it. The camo job is paint and it has now been repainted all grey. Every dealer will give you a different price but i can tell you for certain that the tubes are not as much a the Hurricane tubes. AS everyone else has said you can most likely refurb those tubes with a bit of elbow grease if you so desire.

Good Luck with getting it !

Hey!! I bought MY SeaRider from that guy!!!!

I liked so much what he did that I put a 150hp on mine with his recommendation of a 12" modified step jack!!! It is awesome!!!

[columbiachop]

I would really like to see pics of your boat with the new motor etc. Kevlar hull? So it's probably a lot lighter than FG right?