Seariders for sale

codprawn · 24 January 2006, 04:50

http://www.babcockdisposals.co.uk/St...B0000000042394

Just spotted this 5.4m Searider for sale on Babcocks site - may be of use to someone?

£2,925.00

Minus engine but says it's ready for the sea!!!

Also a few others on the site - ranging from £815!!!

keytouch · 24 January 2006, 10:58

Don't forget to add VAT

Rogan · 24 January 2006, 17:40

That Searider 5.4 looks perfect for some wave bashing fun. Pitty it's in South Hampton and not Chicago! I'd buy it on the spot

boatster_sr4 · 24 January 2006, 17:50

Oi! Me too....

PeterR · 24 January 2006, 17:53

I may be wrong and out of touch but I thought they seem very pricey for the condition they appear to be in.They do have one with an engine and white painted trailer for 9,500 pounds I would have said 6,000 tops .What does someone in the know think. Are they priced right

boatster_sr4 · 24 January 2006, 18:03

From what I've seen on the various UK websites it boils down to age, powerplant, and trailer. A good combo will fetch better money. Since they are everywhere in the UK I imagine they'll fetch less than over here.

I spent a whole 2 years looking for the opportunity to jump on one almost regardless of the condition. Fortunately I got a decent one recently.

I've seen and heard prices between £1000 - £10,000 so it probably boils down to how its fitted out and the wear.

PeterR · 24 January 2006, 18:07

So the best buy would be the one for 800 pounds cut the tubes off retube for 2,500

Rogue Wave · 24 January 2006, 18:15

yep but if you can handle the ugly looking old tubes they are vry strong and durable.

I always thought yopu americans had great taste

Swifty · 24 January 2006, 19:55

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Originally Posted by no fear

cut the tubes off retube for 2,500

Not sure the new tubes would have the reinforcing patches, straps etc. Even in poor condition the old tubes are incredibly strong.

Nos4r2 · 24 January 2006, 20:06

Take a look around the rest of the babcocks site-Everything on there is heavily overpriced. I did some research on the prices of the JCBs they have for sale on there and they are actually more expensive than civvy gear with the same age and hours.

codprawn · 24 January 2006, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Take a look around the rest of the babcocks site-Everything on there is heavily overpriced. I did some research on the prices of the JCBs they have for sale on there and they are actually more expensive than civvy gear with the same age and hours.

Most of these places seem the same - Witham's LandRover's are also way overpriced but I am sure they are only guide prices - bet they are open to haggling!!!

boatster_sr4 · 25 January 2006, 00:13

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

yep but if you can handle the ugly looking old tubes they are vry strong and durable.

I always thought yopu americans had great taste

Rogue Wave,

At first I was turned off by the tubes but I'm starting to take on your approach, the uglier the better!

Well almost...

In all honesty though I've been looking into the materials a little more. Is it correct to say that the older Avon tube material is Hypalon on both sides instead of neoprene on one side and hypalon only on the outside? Judging by how durable the hypalon on the outside is, I imagine the insides must look pristine.

Wouldn't double sided hypalon last quite a bit longer than the newer fabrics? I know the older material is heavier too.

Rogue Wave · 25 January 2006, 10:08

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Originally Posted by boatster_sr4

Rogue Wave,

At first I was turned off by the tubes but I'm starting to take on your approach, the uglier the better!

Well almost...

Wouldn't double sided hypalon last quite a bit longer than the newer fabrics? I know the older material is heavier too.

I don't know about the durability but the test is in the tubes onthe seariders which are very old in some cases and still going strong.

Re weight of material I guess the heavier stuff is still available but it would cost more? so manufacturers would use lighter stuff, maybe,

dont forget your boat is Mil spec and that's always been over specced

George8910 · 25 January 2006, 11:33

my searider apparently came direct from the mod via a tender bid in 2000 - successful bid was £1000 minus engine and trailer but with steering, console and lights - if such auctions still exist this has got to be the way to go!

George8910 · 25 January 2006, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Take a look around the rest of the babcocks site-Everything on there is heavily overpriced. I did some research on the prices of the JCBs they have for sale on there and they are actually more expensive than civvy gear with the same age and hours.

Does look that way generally - but I did buy a Rigid Raider in good condition from them last summer for £400 - I think they sold all 20 within a fortnight - it was the lightweight HHRC as well supposed to be have been kevlar/epoxy...