Searider 5.7m

[d1surfdivr]

I'm considering purchasing the Avon searider 5.7m with 100hp Yamaha. I would appreciate feedback. I intend to use the boat in calm seas along the California Coast and Channel Islands. The Coronado Islands and Closest Channel Islands are a destination I would like to be able to reach in good seas. They are within 25 miles. Am I asking too much of this boat?

Danny Howard

[John Kennett]

Danny

I don't know what the sea conditions are like where your are (apart from warmer than here in the UK!) but unless they are very severe you should be fine.

I used to run a 5.7 metre RIB with a 115 hp outboard, and it coped fine with crossings from the UK to France and the Channel Islands (not your Channel Islands though!) -- 60 to 70 miles of open water.

California sounds like a great place for RIB cruising!

John

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John Kennett
RIBnet

[dimitris]

Dany,

I will agree with John.

I run a 5m RIB in the Aegean Sea (Greece). I am not an experienced ribster, however I often do crossings in the range of 15 to 30 miles.

I often see more experienced users cruising all around the Aegean Sea , from one island to the other (hope to do it one day).

Judging from the capabilities of my rib ,I think if you respect sea conditions you will be fine.

Dimitris

[David Perry]

The Searider is an excellent boat, good seaworthiness, hard as nails and forgiving of the odd--but not too many please-mistakes.
Treated right, she will see you well.
Don't forget the sunscreen!