Buying a boat

[Noble95]

What are the keys things to look out for when buying a boat?

[paddlers]

To get a reasonable answer you're going to have to be much more specific !! Hardboat/rib, inboard/outboard, new/old etc etc

[Nos4r2]

If it's a rib, most of it's covered here:-

http://www.rib.net/forum/f39/buying-...for-24685.html

Older outboards are covered here:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Buying-an-...3868449/g.html

(the TCW3 bit doesn't apply to certain newer 2 strokes-instead use manufacturer recommended oils)

[Noble95]

I'm undecided on a rib or a boston, reason I would go towards a boston is the extra deck space you get, looking at the 16 dauntless with a 115 on the back, I know it won't be favoured on this forum but advice would be appreciated, be a circa 2004 set up!

[Nos4r2]

Depends what you want to do with it. The 16 Dauntless will be absolutely bloody horrible in Solent chop though compared to a proper V hull.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Noble95

I'm undecided on a rib or a boston, reason I would go towards a boston is the extra deck space you get, looking at the 16 dauntless with a 115 on the back, I know it won't be favoured on this forum but advice would be appreciated, be a circa 2004 set up!

That's like saying "I'm looking at a Landrover & a Comma van & can't decide"

[Noble95]

Pros and cons of both I have a small rib at the moment but looking to upgrade

[Nos4r2]

Not saying you have to buy a rib at all, just saying you'd be far better off with a proper hull than that Whaler unless you only ever use it on days where it's flat calm and will stay like it all day.

[Noble95]

I appreciate the advice, what can you get in way of rib for about 12k?

[Noble95]

That will take about 5-7 people tow a dount? Do abit of fishing, boat in the poole soton area...

[Noble95]

Zodiac - Pro Open 550 RIBs and Inflatable Boats for sale in Essex, Eastern | Boats and Outboards


what do people think of this?

Thanks

Ollie

[Noble95]

and this?


BRIG - Falcon 570 RIBs and Inflatable Boats for sale in Devon, South West | Boats and Outboards

[Nos4r2]

Does it have to be 'pretty' like those 2? You'll really struggle with 5-7 people on them.

[Noble95]

I do want something that looks nice, the 5/7 is only occasionally, usually max 3 people

[matt h]

Well have a look around the websites you lazy a@se!!

[Noble95]

Had a look now asking for advise! Hence the links..........

[Noble95]

Are brigs really badly rated? Looking at a 570 with a 90 on the back?

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Noble95

Are brigs really badly rated? Looking at a 570 with a 90 on the back?

They are on here, not because of the boats per se, but because of the behaviour of the company. They will be forever cursed


.....sh1t happens.......

[Noble95]

So If I haven't got to deal with Brig them selves then I'm ok?

[Pikey Dave]

Hey! It's your choice dude, if you want a B**g you get one. Regardless of where you buy it from it's still a B**g


.....sh1t happens.......