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Originally Posted by tidalwave2.7
Hello
Having just completed my level 2 power boat course I am thinking of buying a rib. If possible I wish to store in my garage to aid in maintenance and reduce storage costs.
L 6.6m
W 2.62
Have an extra 1.2m as small door leading to store which is central to rear wall so possible to park a little extra length of draw bar etcetera. Soup to 7.8m as it sits on trailer.
Which rib in the 5.5 to 6.5 m range can I expect to fit? And what would members recommend at my budget.
I would be using mainly around North Wales etc so would need to be towed by my T5 or MB E Class.
I am budgeting 10 to 15k so it’s not going to be new unfortunately. Little bit of work not an issue but nothing major such as the Nugent rebuild threads
Cheers in advance.
Mike
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Overall length really depends on the trailer & how it’s setup tbh. My 5.45 sits tight in the trailer footprint, with minimal overhang & it comes in at 6.8m LOA. That’s from hitch to end of tubes.
As to what RIB, it’s more a case of see what’s available. If you set out with a specific boat in mind, you’ll have to be very lucky to find it. Your budget is decent & times are hard, so you should get more for your money than you would have, 2-3 years ago.