Newbie teen wants a RIB!

lewislikesboats · 15 November 2009, 14:06

Hey guys, i'm new to the forums and i'm hoping on buying a RIB next year.

I've been a sailor for a while, and earlier this year took my RYA PB2 course. Since then, my Laser project has seemed pretty boring!

I'm hoping on buying a RIB next year with what i can sell the sailing dinghy for, and what i can save up until then. My parents are also willing to put some money in as my dad is a keen fisher, though i doubt he'll actually be fishing from it.

This gives me a maximum of £3000
(Fuel isn't a problem, and i'm ready to save for some repairs)

I've fallen in love with the SR4, and it seems to be a good boat which fits nicely in my price range. (Bring on the SR gang!)

What would you recommend for me as a boat to have a bit of fun in and explore with in the Forth? If the Sea Rider, is there anything i need to reconsider about it?

Thanks in advance!
Lewis. :-)

JSP · 15 November 2009, 14:27

Welcome to the forum Lewis.

I think there's a few members near to you so maybe you can arrange to meet up with them along with your parents to see what kind of size/shape/horsepower you would like.
One member I can think of lives not far from you and has an SR4 Camtheribman http://rib.net/forum/member.php?u=7365 and MDT http://rib.net/forum/member.php?u=2635 who also lives local to you. I think MDT has something to do with a club but is also rebuilding a 5.4meter searider so he should be good to talk too.

lewislikesboats · 15 November 2009, 14:34

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Originally Posted by JSP

Welcome to the forum Lewis.

I think there's a few members near to you so maybe you can arrange to meet up with them along with your parents to see what kind of size/shape/horsepower you would like.
One member I can think of lives not far from you and has an SR4 Camtheribman http://rib.net/forum/member.php?u=7365 and MDT http://rib.net/forum/member.php?u=2635 who also lives local to you. I think MDT has something to do with a club but is also rebuilding a 5.4meter searider so he should be good to talk too.

Thanks

Yeah, Camy's down at the club with me so he'll be a great help. I pass his boat a few times a week :P

I'll have a talk to them and see what they've got to say. There's plenty choice around here with all the marinas and clubs around the forth. Bosuns Locker at Port Edgar had a SR the other week, extremely over priced but there's some good people to talk to down there.

I'm giving myself advice now!

JSP · 15 November 2009, 15:04

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Originally Posted by lewislikesboats

Thanks

Yeah, Camy's down at the club with me so he'll be a great help. I pass his boat a few times a week :P

I'll have a talk to them and see what they've got to say. There's plenty choice around here with all the marinas and clubs around the forth. Bosuns Locker at Port Edgar had a SR the other week, extremely over priced but there's some good people to talk to down there.

I'm giving myself advice now!

Downhilldai · 15 November 2009, 15:34

There's always plenty of SR4s for sale - you should get a really nice one for £3k.

Tim M · 15 November 2009, 19:16

Agreed, you should be able to get a decent 4m Searider for around £2k

Knot Yet · 15 November 2009, 21:28

Hi Lewis - welcome to RIBnet - we have recently bought an SR5 - really chuffed with her and I'm sure you will end up with an excellent find - they are great fun - as many on here will testify

Jean

spartacus · 16 November 2009, 09:20

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Originally Posted by lewislikesboats

I'll have a talk to them and see what they've got to say. There's plenty choice around here with all the marinas and clubs around the forth. Bosuns Locker at Port Edgar had a SR the other week, extremely over priced but there's some good people to talk to down there.

Welcome to the world of boats, and yes just about everywhere is over-priced. However once you've bought something, it's not impractical to run it on a budget and make-do until you can afford to upgrade.

SeaSkills · 16 November 2009, 17:38

Hi Lewis, and welcome to RIBnet - and to ribbing on the Forth (a rather under-rated venue, it's a pretty good place to get out and about).

Have you seen this one: http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/YAM079

Probably see you out on the water sometime. All the best

Knot Yet 2 · 16 November 2009, 19:44

Hi Lewis,
you can pick up a lovely Land Rover for that kind of money!!
All the same joys as a RIB, but wont sink!!!!!!!!

Jizm · 16 November 2009, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet 2

Hi Lewis,
you can pick up a lovely Land Rover for that kind of money!!
All the same joys as a RIB, but wont sink!!!!!!!!

but may rot away in front of your very eyes....

Knot Yet 2 · 16 November 2009, 20:22

those big rubber tubes wont rot??
Anyway, Land Rovers dont rot, they corrode!!

Jizm · 16 November 2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet 2

those big rubber tubes wont rot??
Anyway, Land Rovers dont rot, they corrode!!

Yes before your very eyes...

willk · 16 November 2009, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet 2

All the same joys as a RIB, but wont sink!!!!!!!!

Partially correct. They certainly are similar (I have both). They leak, they rust, their electrics fail too often, people point at them, they're slower than their engines suggest, the seats are bum killers and they'll tempt your ego to write cheques yer ass can't cash.

However, I've seen a 90 sink

, the driver actually swimming ashore. Never seen a RIB in that situation

lewislikesboats · 16 November 2009, 22:30

Wow, great response! :O

Sorry i've taken a while to reply, i wasn't expecting this many replies. I also accidentally unchecked email notifications. I just came on and noticed my forum with two pages. I'm impressed!

I'm feeling really re-assured and pleased that a good rib isn't out of my reach!

lewislikesboats · 16 November 2009, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

There's always plenty of SR4s for sale - you should get a really nice one for £3k.

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Originally Posted by Tim M

Agreed, you should be able to get a decent 4m Searider for around £2k

Great - I'm chuffed!

lewislikesboats · 16 November 2009, 22:39

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Originally Posted by SeaSkills

Hi Lewis, and welcome to RIBnet - and to ribbing on the Forth (a rather under-rated venue, it's a pretty good place to get out and about).

Have you seen this one: http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/YAM079

Probably see you out on the water sometime. All the best

Thanks

I can see the Forth from my window and occasionally see a rib go past. I'll wave if i see any of you! lol

That boats great! Looks like a really nice package, and it's older than me! Good to know it's not out of my reach.

lewislikesboats · 16 November 2009, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet 2

Hi Lewis,
you can pick up a lovely Land Rover for that kind of money!!
All the same joys as a RIB, but wont sink!!!!!!!!

Maybe in a few years!

lewislikesboats · 16 November 2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by spartacus

Welcome to the world of boats, and yes just about everywhere is over-priced. However once you've bought something, it's not impractical to run it on a budget and make-do until you can afford to upgrade.

Thanks for the advice. I'm really looking forward to my first proper boat! (The kind where wet suits and swimming aren't required!)

lewislikesboats · 16 November 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet

Hi Lewis - welcome to RIBnet - we have recently bought an SR5 - really chuffed with her and I'm sure you will end up with an excellent find - they are great fun - as many on here will testify

Jean

Yes, reading through the forums, Sea Riders seem to be very popular and all the owners are very pleased with them. It seems you get your money's worth!

I think an SR4 would be a perfect boat for me.