I'm in the BVI's and am about to rescue 2 of the 3 seariders shown here in the graveyard picture.
I am familiar with the slightly off centre squarish console with space for the tank underneath up front and a double jockey seat with SS backrest hoop.
Both the older hulls shown here have squat wide, long seats with a very low console and what looks like an odd steering helm position.
The 3rd boat has a round console front that looks quite good!
Anyone have an idea how many original console options there were?
Who offers aftermarket jockey seat/console packages?
Good Afternoon!
I spend quite a bit of time in the BVI. I have a home on STT.
To answer you question, the short jockey consoles are the standard for the Searider 5.4 - good luck on your project, it is gonna be tough sourcing everything you will need in the BVI but it will be totally worth it! It would cost a mint to ship a good Searider there, I know cause I did it!
Thanks for the reply.
Aye shipping can be pricey but there are plenty of old hulls here.
So, the 2 boats that have the long low consoles, were they military spec?
Anyone out there running these?
The seating and steering position look low and uncomfortable.
We have supplied two large ribs to the BVI and I am sure you have seen them. One is with the Marine Police and the other is an all blue one supplied last December to the BVI Yacht Charter company. I agree shipping to the BVI can be expensive and in your case the best would be to fill up a 20 foot container . You will need new tubes and consoles perhaps even engines so this would be a nice load. I agree with you that the original Searider consoles are low so best to source high ones from another rib manufacturer.
Drop me an email if you need any advice
Good advice, thanks!
I know both the RIBs you mention, nice boats!
We will probably make up a mold from the rounded 5,4 console seen above. Engines and new tubes are in hand, just fresh paint, fresh glue and a bit of this and that!
Good advice, thanks!
I know both the RIBs you mention, nice boats!
We will probably make up a mold from the rounded 5,4 console seen above. Engines and new tubes are in hand, just fresh paint, fresh glue and a bit of this and that!
Good stuff. Please keep us posted of the development as there are many Searider supporters on the forum
