Bigger Boat!!

[paul sparkes]

Hi all,

After owning a 3.3m SIB for 6 months i have found myself hooked on boating.

I am now looking for something bigger for 2 adults and 2 children to use with a bit more space for picnics etc.

Does anyone have any ideas? doesnt have to be a sib, would be happy to go for a rigid hull and a trailer that i can tow with a skoda octavia so not too big...

Any advice would be appreciated

thanks in advance

Paul

[spartacus]

Give us an idea of budget, new or used, who's likely to help launch, what you want to do with it, etc.

[kerny]

Depending on your needs I would say that a 5 meter plus rib would be ideal for you and your family and reasonably cheap to run

[paul sparkes]

Would happily go for used. Want to spend around 5K. Dont want anything too big as im not sure the wife can reverse and help launch at the same time!!! (hope she doesnt read this)

[paul sparkes]

Been looking at boats around the 4m mark. Fancy something with a console as i find sitting on the tube and steering uncomfortable after 20 mins or so. Would possible like some seating for the kids as they are only young and im not too keen on them sitting on the tubes, especially when it gets a bit choppy as it often does on the local river. Dont want to go miles out to sea but would like to do some coast hoping on nice sunny, calm days.

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by paul sparkes

Been looking at boats around the 4m mark. Fancy something with a console as i find sitting on the tube and steering uncomfortable after 20 mins or so. Would possible like some seating for the kids as they are only young and im not too keen on them sitting on the tubes, especially when it gets a bit choppy as it often does on the local river. Dont want to go miles out to sea but would like to do some coast hoping on nice sunny, calm days.

Paul, try Jeff Hutcheon on here, he's got a nice Tornado for sale that would be good for a starter family rib

[paul sparkes]

Thanks Chris,

I have sent him a message

[Searider]

What about the chap thinking about selling the osprey sparrow hawk?

[Daniel]

£1500 on a trailer.
Easily towed with your car.

Add £1500 engine, leaves £2000 of budget to fit out with double console and two double jockey seats (seating for 4).

Could be done.

[indaba1991]

Originally Posted by Searider

What about the chap thinking about selling the osprey sparrow hawk?

[paul sparkes]

Where did you see that one Daniel?

[Daniel]

In my workshop !!

It's a part finished refurb I've been working on. There is a thread on here, search "McMillan donor rib".

[willk]

Macmillan donor RIB: http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/mcmillan...rib-65656.html

[ba_fisher]

Oops, saw the replies above. Nice work!

[paul sparkes]

Thanks Daniel,

would love to take it on but just dont have the time or the skills to carry out the work im afraid.

Im sure someone will buy it as you have done a great job on it so far!

Keep up the good work

[paul sparkes]

I have found a 2001 Avon 450 for sale near where i live, anyone have any opinions about them?

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by paul sparkes

Thanks Daniel,

would love to take it on but just dont have the time or the skills to carry out the work im afraid.

Im sure someone will buy it as you have done a great job on it so far!

Keep up the good work

I will be only too pleased to do it or you but it'll blow your £5k budget or you'll have a very small engine budget left at the end.

I'll PM you.

Sorry no experience of the avon 450. Doubt very much you'll seat 4 in it tho.

[paul sparkes]

The one ive found has a double bench seat at the rear, single seat at the console and a seat next to the console. Also has a bow locker/seat

I will give you offer a think Daniel, thanks

[paul sparkes]

After a few weeks of searching i bought this little fella this morning. Needs a little TLC but have got a few months before the spring!

[Chris Caton]

good choice n a nice little project, good stuff