Searider on ebay

ADS · 12 December 2004, 20:50

I am sure someone on here was looking for an SR4, this one may be worth watching:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Bilge Rat · 13 December 2004, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADS

I am sure someone on here was looking for an SR4, this one may be worth watching:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

A worthy looking small sea boat and i'd expect it to excede its reserve price, though i suspect it would reach more in the spring.

ollyit · 13 December 2004, 11:21

Im ive seen that one on ebay before hmmmm

could be cheap winter buy tho - people need ££ over xmas!

after going out on mine yesterday and getting a lot of airtime I can say they are brilliant craft for their size!

ADS · 13 December 2004, 15:03

Has been on ebay before I believe. No question about the boats abilities, just interesting how it has been set up. They've even managed to squeeze a 4HP aux onto the transom! I didn't think that was possible on a 4m boat with the steering lock of the main engine? Maybe they don't keep it on there all the time. Looks like the Tohatsu is manual tilt which is a bit of a shame. Probably, won't sell this time of year -to close to christmas as Bilge says would reach more in the sping but could be a bargain now.

Bilge Rat · 13 December 2004, 16:40

Ok the 4 horse has to be worth £250 -£300

The Tohatsu is debatable as its now 6 years old, it may have been serviced and looked after very well, but until you know you have to air on the side of caution and consider it shot, so recon at best its worth 1 -1.5k ish.

The boat itself must be worth £1500 and if you sold that bottle rack that may claw back £50 or so.

All in all well worth the 2k asking price, if i had 2k floating about i'd consider buying it and resell it in the spring for a bit more money without touching it.

I'd suggest he carries the 4hp in the boat somewhere and trailers it in the current position, Ads is correct there is insufficent room on the transom to perm mount the aux like this.

PeterR · 13 December 2004, 19:16

It looks interesting might put a bid in thanks . wayne rogers do you need a tender

ADS · 13 December 2004, 22:14

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Originally Posted by no fear

It looks interesting might put a bid in thanks . wayne rogers do you need a tender

To be honest, its been on ebay a couple of times and if he's listing it just before christmas he is obviously desperate to get some money for it. If I was interested in it I would forget ebay cos I can't see to many people bidding this time of year and drop him an email offering him £2500 for it and you should get a good boat for the money.

However, he may not of sold it because people have looked at it and its a pile of poo! I would go and look at it and make an offer if its what you want.

Jimbo · 14 December 2004, 12:25

There's also an SR4 just come up on boats and outboards, nothing like as high spec, so probably not so worth the money, but still worth a look - http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F52021/

Engine doesn't look as good as the one on eBay, and I doubt it's Elec start, but Seariders do tend to get a good price anyway.

ADS · 19 December 2004, 17:42

I started this thread so I should finish it! Bidding now finished on searider went for £2700!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Seems like there is demand for boats this time of year....I am almost tempted to list mine!

PeterR · 19 December 2004, 17:54

I have found with ribbing being an all year round activity you will always find a buyer for avons especialy a clean one ...as a luxery item under 5000 pounds

George8910 · 20 December 2004, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADS

I am sure someone on here was looking for an SR4, this one may be worth watching:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Ah yes I am but chose to go away last week - playing on frozen water this time

timboli · 22 December 2004, 20:42

How about

FOR SALE
avon searider 4metre rib, centre console, complete with trailer and remotes, comes with Johnston 40 hp electric start outboard, recent service fitted but needs starter wiring to boat, not used for 2 years, the unit needs tidying but it all works fine, ideal fun/ dive boat. Tel: (07092) 505316
Price: £1500.00
Town: Horsham
Postcode: RH13

or

FOR SALE
5.5 METRE SEARAIDER RIB. 100 hp suzuki oil injection d/b nav lights, spots, deck lights, 20 gal integral s/s fuel tank, centre console, all on roller coaster trailer. Excellent condition. £5000 ono. - (wadt-52-6026) Tel: (07092) 403875
Price: £5000.00
Town: n/a
Postcode: n/a