Nice choice ,or maybe not

Orwell boy · 24 November 2019, 16:51

There seems to be more and more people coming onto the forum looking for help to find their first, or a new rib .
i spotted this and thought if i didnt have two ribs already this may well be the start and finish of my shopping list
any thoughts , someone needs a bargain !!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-RIBQ...s/153678453968
sorry should add i have no link ,or know knowledge of seller or boat ,but just looks too good to miss ,if it fits your brief

Last Tango · 24 November 2019, 18:48

First RIB..?

spartacus · 24 November 2019, 20:59

Ribquest are a trusted and respected manufacturer. Unfortunately someone has bolted two lardy Honda 135s on the back.

If I told my missus I'd just spent £35k on a new boat it would be black bags on the lawn!

Bit like this beauty running up on my drive! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Delta-Das...UAAOSwIXxd17gu

A good rule of thumb is buy the boat (the old adage is you get what you pay for), and allow at least 25% contingency.

Windsurfer · 24 November 2019, 21:03

I can picture my wife face when i tell her were not having that new kitchen next year , going on holiday or ever eating out again as I've got this deal on a cracking boat!!!

Poly · 25 November 2019, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Orwell boy

There seems to be more and more people coming onto the forum looking for help to find their first, or a new rib .

no, it’s not a new trend...

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i spotted this and thought if i didnt have two ribs already this may well be the start and finish of my shopping list
any thoughts , someone needs a bargain !!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-RIBQ...s/153678453968
sorry should add i have no link ,or know knowledge of seller or boat ,but just looks too good to miss ,if it fits your brief

How many first time buyers are looking for a 7.5m twin engine boat, or even spending £36k on a boat?

Orwell boy · 25 November 2019, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Poly

no, it’s not a new trend...

No i agree ,but the interest is how varied peoples requirements are .

How many first time buyers are looking for a 7.5m twin engine boat, or even spending £36k on a boat?

There are folks looking for sibs or an introduction to ribbing ,but there also seems to be second home owners who want to provide boating while enjoying their holidays ,there are people with pension lump sums who maybe have never indulged in "anything special " for themselves or their families , i totally agree with you on the surface ,but i was just trying to modernise my outlook ,and it looked such a nice piece of kit i felt that it may spark an interest for someone ,or at least generate some good discussion . The beauty of the forum is it attracts comment from a great diversity of users and long may that continue

jeffstevens763@g · 25 November 2019, 10:41

not looked after would put me off

Chris Caton · 25 November 2019, 11:44

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Originally Posted by spartacus

Ribquest are a trusted and respected manufacturer. Unfortunately someone has bolted two lardy Honda 135s on the back.

nowt wrong with a lardy Honda, some of us like old tech

Orwell boy · 26 November 2019, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

nowt wrong with a lardy Honda, some of us like old tech

Especially when theres 3 years warranty left on them

Last Tango · 27 November 2019, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Orwell boy

Especially when theres 3 years warranty left on them

Yep.

No issues with the engines (The Rev counter that's not working should be covered under the engine warranty)

I just felt twin engine'd 7.5 mtr was a bit OTT for a first boat and I wouldn't expect to be making excuses for a boat that's only three years old, should be "as new" still.

Chris Caton · 27 November 2019, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Orwell boy

Especially when theres 3 years warranty left on them