Redbay 6.1

Mollers · 08 June 2010, 17:57

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA6156

W'dya reckon to this Willko? A mate is interested in it.

Andy Gee · 08 June 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Mollers

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA6156

W'dya reckon to this Willko? A mate is interested in it.

I know the boat and owner- Its in very good condition and very well maintained. He's been all over the west cost in it and afaik is only selling it as he has bought a hard boat.
Well worth a look at that price.
HTH
Andy

willk · 08 June 2010, 21:28

Holy Sh1t - that's gonna be one fast Redbay

Max recommended Hp is 175, I've helmed a single jockey console 6.1 with a 115 Ficht and she was nippy enough (33kts, four up).

They are highly rated by His Ribness, HMS, and I can confirm that they're sure footed and stable. Very beamy too, which leaves good space for kit etc. No idea about the price, they make/sell so few of them, but it seems like a good starting point for negotiation.

Can't you talk him into a real rib?

Mollers · 08 June 2010, 21:59

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Originally Posted by willk

Holy Sh1t - that's gonna be one fast Redbay

Max recommended Hp is 175, I've helmed a single jockey console 6.1 with a 115 Ficht and she was nippy enough (33kts, four up).

They are highly rated by His Ribness, HMS, and I can confirm that they're sure footed and stable. Very beamy too, which leaves good space for kit etc. No idea about the price, they make/sell so few of them, but it seems like a good starting point for negotiation.

Can't you talk him into a real rib?

I thought it appeared a heap of gee gees for a 6m boat. If HMS rates it, it'll do my pal.

He thought he'd make-do.

Andy Gee · 09 June 2010, 08:59

Its on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RIB-Redbay-6-1...item20b16014ca

Andy

donegaldan · 09 June 2010, 09:11

Funny how the price slightly decreases when you use ebay...
He was good to leave the "Make Offer"

It is a lot of engine for that boat, but at least its a LS, and transom is full height.
Be interested to see what freeboard is there when she is in the water.
Other than that, wish i had the money :-(

DonegalDan

Downhilldai · 09 June 2010, 12:33

the ebay listing says it's 1996. If that's right, it's been very well looked after for the last 14 years. I didn't think the HPDI had been around that long?

Ian M · 09 June 2010, 12:38

Mollers, all very nice and dandy for your mate, but is he going to have a problem with insurance should he ever have to make a claim? HPDi 200 on a boat rated for 175 max

willk · 09 June 2010, 12:38

So one ad is 2006, the other 1996. Andy Gee will know which is correct.

I hope it's 1996 - 'cos it would mean that the Willkraft had increased hugely in value

Downhilldai · 09 June 2010, 12:46

Isn't there some question over the life expectancy of the HPDI motors? IIRC the 150s were prone to High Probability of Destructive Incident. Not sure whether the 200s were similarly afflicted.

Mollers · 09 June 2010, 18:08

Can we get a definitive answer re. the year?

Mollers · 09 June 2010, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Ian M

Mollers, all very nice and dandy for your mate, but is he going to have a problem with insurance should he ever have to make a claim? HPDi 200 on a boat rated for 175 max

He doesn't bother with insurance.

Mollers · 09 June 2010, 20:13

I've spoken to the vendor, it's an '06 and he has a deposit in firmly shoved in his sky rocket.

tonymac · 09 June 2010, 20:23

Great boat. If I had the money I'd change.

willk · 09 June 2010, 20:42

Yeah, good price for a 2006 - they're 28/29k new with that spec

Mollers · 09 June 2010, 20:45

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Originally Posted by willk

Yeah, good price for a 2006 - they're 28/29k new with that spec

We have 2nd dibs on it.

willk · 09 June 2010, 21:05

Good 'nuff.

I'd be guessing, but the Navman kit and new trailer suggest that he "2nd fixed" the boat himself. No bad thing possibly, just a pointer.

Situation Normal for DIY rib owners, of course