Sad isn't it?

[Nasher]

I keep my RIB on it's trailer at a local storage facility, it's been stored there when not in use for @20yrs now

It is very local, less than 5 mins by car, so it is easy for me to get to.
So it's very rare that I don't visit it at least once a week all year round, just to check the cover is still on, the tubes are up to pressure etc.

But every time I visit I drive past this sad looking RIB who's owner obviously doesn't visit often.
From memory it turned up @10yrs ago, and I don't think it's moved since.

The yard are very hot on non-payment, and the rules are strict with regard to disposal and recovery of fees due, so the owner must be paying the annual storage fee.

I'm tempted to put an offer in via the site owner, possibly just along the lines of I'll take over the storage fees plus a few hundred quid.
It could make a nice project to sell on in the spring.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I keep my RIB on it's trailer at a local storage facility, it's been stored there when not in use for @20yrs now

It is very local, less than 5 mins by car, so it is easy for me to get to.
So it's very rare that I don't visit it at least once a week all year round, just to check the cover is still on, the tubes are up to pressure etc.

But every time I visit I drive past this sad looking RIB who's owner obviously doesn't visit often.
From memory it turned up @10yrs ago, and I don't think it's moved since.

The yard are very hot on non-payment, and the rules are strict with regard to disposal and recovery of fees due, so the owner must be paying the annual storage fee.

I'm tempted to put an offer in via the site owner, possibly just along the lines of I'll take over the storage fees plus a few hundred quid.
It could make a nice project to sell on in the spring.

Same where mine is at least one hard boat and numerous caravans that never move

[Matt]

Jon Fullers Phantom 28 is in a similar unloved condition. He last removed the cover 7 years ago apparently

[Steve509926]

I'd agree it is very sad Nasher, but 10 years! It would be a labour of love rather than one of profit, retube at the very least.
A similar thing where I store my caravan. 12 years ago a brand new Buccaneer Schooner was parked next to mine, it's not moved since. Looking through the window it's full of black mould and slime, not worth a penny now. I asked the owner of the storage yard who told me that the fees are paid every year without fail, obviously more money than sense.

[Salty Pete]

Same with me. I've been hanging around for years and nobody wants me.

Sad isn't it.

[Pikey Dave]

Maybe you need a retube…..

[Salty Pete]

Take out my old PVC Tube and fit Hyperlong.

[fastasfox]

South African wildcat...very sad to see.
Like you I keep my Tornado in a local storage facility, and like you I drive past a boat (day fishing boat) and it's cover tore away long ago and mother nature has begun to claim her. I would say that it's at the point where it's worth saving.
And I have thought about asking the site owner would ask the owner of the boat if I could give it a once over a clean up and sell it for them.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Matt

Jon Fullers Phantom 28 is in a similar unloved condition. He last removed the cover 7 years ago apparently

There was a rumour that it was sold and someone had removed the motors?

It certainly didn't look loved last time I saw it.

[Matt]

No, not sold. Motors are out and in storage though.