Thinking of downsizing

[GJ0KYZ]

I'm thinking of selling my Ribcraft 6.8 and buying a smaller boat like their 4.8. Has anyone else gone on to buy a smaller second boat and if so are the happy with their purchase? Any comments on the Ribcraft 4.8 itself would be welcome and are there any other similar boats I should consider? Thanks.

[Pikey Dave]

I'm interested in this as well. Our retirement plan involves a campervan & a smaller boat.

[henryfreston]

What about the new seariders being brought out by zodiac, you could give it a year or so and there should be a few second hand.

[lakelandterrier]

I'd look at a 5.3RC as well. You can get a side by side configuration, and a 2x2 single jockey layout which you may prefer if used to a helm / navigator set up on a larger boat. There aren't many boats under 5.5m where you can get a console and side by side seating arrangement. I do definitely like having crew next to me - not just behind. It certainly gives the impression of being more sociable - even if you can't talk at 30kts!