Costco SIB

Big Al C · 09 April 2018, 20:27

Spotted these in Costco,,,,, may well do as a starter sib to see if you like it, you may even get 10 years out of it. It is made in China.
Hydro-Force Mirovia pro,,,, 3.3m 15hp max.
Some ebayers are selling these between £600 and £700.
Costco £467.98.

I have nothing to do with Costco,,,,, just passing it on.

Lee1 · 14 April 2018, 20:38

I wouldn't buy a bestway, buy cheap buy twice lol

Stubber · 14 April 2018, 21:12

I have seen these in Costco and had a look while walking past, didn't look to bad from a distance for the money, Costco seem to be excellent with what they sell with warranty issues in my experience, but I haven't had any reason to take anything like this back

Big Al C · 15 April 2018, 14:18

The purpose of the post was to highlight the price compared to some of the ebay prices. Costco returns policy is very good. I've had a good look at the sib its self and for an alloy floor sib it does look pretty good for the price.
Some members on here have come a cropper when buying second hand for more money for a better named sib. Pin holes in air floors,,,, glue breaking down.

Yabadabadoo · 15 April 2018, 17:13

Glad you posted it, someone might just be looking to try a boat and not have higher end SIB money or want some reassurance by buying new. I'd guess at a season old they would sell on at around £300 if you didn't get on with it

TOMMY B · 28 April 2018, 01:19

Yep, I bought one here State side. $ 469 US at Costco. Free 1 year full warranty. Its just so dam cheap and most reviews are positive. I'll be using it as a tender with 9.9 2 stroke. I owned a few different boats like this over the years all the inexpensively ones are all but equals. I see how this one fairs at this price I'm going see what it can do.

TOMMY B · 28 April 2018, 18:11

Off to a good start, pretty easy to assemble. Helpful trick, place flooring in first 1 to 4 then install the side rails lastly. Build quality looks ok and its package fairly well too.

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TOMMY B · 30 April 2018, 02:56

Hydro-Force™ Mirovia Pro by Bestway..

Big Al C · 06 May 2018, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOMMY B

Hydro-Force[emoji769] Mirovia Pro by Bestway..

Have you had it out on the water yet? and if so...... how did fair.

TOMMY B · 07 May 2018, 00:19

Al,
Soon.. I been focusing on the Big boat that was just slashed the other day. The Johnson 9.9 is out for a quick tune up and I'm hopeful it will be completed shortly. I'll definitely post up once I drop it in.

TOMMY B · 07 May 2018, 00:23

Everything is included as seen, Less the old SAAB 9-3 😉

smallribber · 07 May 2018, 08:24

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Originally Posted by Lee1

I wouldn't buy a bestway, buy cheap buy twice lol

Cliché ridiculous unfounded comment

Yabadabadoo · 07 May 2018, 12:12

Is it flat bottomed or does it have some form of keel? Seems like a lot of bang for the buck, is Best Way it’s own manufacturer or would it be a rebranded

Big Al C · 07 May 2018, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yabadabadoo

Is it flat bottomed or does it have some form of keel? Seems like a lot of bang for the buck, is Best Way it’s own manufacturer or would it be a rebranded

It's got an inflatable keel under alloy floor.... just like any other half decent sib.

Fenlander · 07 May 2018, 12:27

Well in truth all the Chinese boats are broadly of similar manufacture with only slight build/spec changes according to that determined by the brand or seller.

If they come out of the box good then they are likely to do the job... perhaps best to keep them away from the sun when stored between outings though (as is the case with all PVC sibs that have an element of glued construction).

But that value as posted by Big Al of little over £350 to get on the water is amazing.