Whats this like

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 10:46

4.7 metre Zodiac Rib Inflatable Boat with trailer
For sale on ebay with 60 yam 4stroke 50 hrs , the whole lot is 2 yrs old inc trailer.

Is it any good and if it is whats it worth .

Will probably go for a silly ebay price anyway

Jelly · 02 June 2006, 12:33

Ian
Not sure which ebay item, but I used to own a 5.4 zodiac heay duty which had a Yam 50 hand stear on it. It was a handfull and really flew, not sure how fast - was holding on not holding GPS !
But I guess 30 odd knots.
mine inc trailerand enine went for 2.5K

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 13:14

4.7 metre Zodiac Rib Inflatable Boat with trailer Item number: 4643556932

This one aparently there is a jockey seat / toolbox infront of the bench for the driver . Reserve is 9 grand so too much I feel , thats nerly new price isn't it

ADS · 02 June 2006, 14:39

Ian, its been on there a few times that one.
The Jockey seat for the driver is a positive thing, bench seats aren't brilliant in a Rib for the driver, although ok for passengers.
Nice engine, the Yamaha 60HP 4stroke is a top engine, economy and reliability.
Not sure about the Zodiac hull, there looks to be less vee in the hull than a Humber/ Osprey/ Ribcraft, which obviously isn't going to be as good in the rough, but it depends on what you are going to use it for. I believe some of the Zodiacs use PVC tubes as opposed to Hypalon like other manufacturers, PVC is much more difficult to repair, although in Zodiacs defence on some of their boats the tubes are removable.

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 14:46

Yes think I will hold out and find a Humber or ribcraft in the winter .
That Zodiac was the right size and engine etc for me and I guessed if bidding
didn't make the reserve it may be offered to the nearest .
I think the owner thinks its value is so high due to lack of use , maybe £7000 I think , but the things do hold thier money

Alice · 02 June 2006, 15:02

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F96763/

This looks a tidy package, near you aswell. Maybe with Roy's help you could batter him down on price.

Another tandem jockey would do the trick for the 3 of you.

ADS · 02 June 2006, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Alice

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F96763/

This looks a tidy package, near you aswell. Maybe with Roy's help you could batter him down on price.

Another tandem jockey would do the trick for the 3 of you.

Agree with Alice on that 4.8 Ribcraft, although its well over priced seeing as its 10yrs old. Im sure there was a few 4.8 Ribcrafts for sale over the winter circa yr 2000 with 4 stroke 60HP's on, for around £8k.

This 4.7m Searider belongs to Bilge Rat on here makes good financial sense as the engine is as new. and Seariders are indestructable, £3k cheaper than a Ribcraft too and that buys alot of fuel, would be buying it myself if I wasn't skint!
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F100127/

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 15:40

I guess it shows how they hold their value , but that Ribcraft is pretty expensive and is 50hp enough ? it would need another seat to take 3 people

I like the searider does make sense , its an old engine that is the worry for me so an older boat and new engine is probably the way to go . Kent and time is the problem there at present but have sent enquiry .
Cheers my ansome's

ADS · 02 June 2006, 15:41

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

I guess it shows how they hold their value , but that Ribcraft is pretty expensive and is 50hp enough ? it would need another seat to take 3 people

I like the searider does make sense , its an old engine that is the worry for me so an older boat and new engine is probably the way to go . Kent and time is the problem there at present but have sent enquiry .
Cheers my ansome's

The SR4.7 belongs to Bilge Rat on here so if you search his posts there may be some more pictures of it

Alice · 02 June 2006, 15:44

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

I. Kent and time is the problem there at present but have sent enquiry .
Cheers my ansome's

Time, as in we leave tomorrow at 7.30! If you give the Tranny a thrashing you might get up and back in time!!!!

ADS · 02 June 2006, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Alice

Time, as in we leave tomorrow at 7.30! If you give the Tranny a thrashing you might get up and back in time!!!!

Get him to meet you half way

I really hope your referring to thrashing a van and not one of your W.I meeting experiences Alice.

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Alice

Time, as in we leave tomorrow at 7.30! If you give the Tranny a thrashing you might get up and back in time!!!!

Yes there was day not so long ago when I may have done that ,
Have printed the pics off, now to sell it to Mrs Angry and we're afloat . No she is lovely really

ADS · 02 June 2006, 16:14

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Yes there was day not so long ago when I may have done that ,
Have printed the pics off, now to sell it to Mrs Angry and we're afloat . No she is lovely really

My dad upgraded his boat a few years ago, cost him a new bathroom

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 16:25

Yes new kitchen is done , bathroom next

And there is mention of a different bike , maybe sell the car

I never get to drive it and even the seat memory switch has been cancelled for me now .

Thrash my Transit

never

ADS · 02 June 2006, 16:27

Im sure you can negotiate!

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 16:32

Negotiate

Iam a cornishman

Money is there just don't want to make a mistake , as changing boats causes marital stress and the less cash envolved the easier the negotiations are .

Is that negotiations , convince-ation , crawling, or pleading

ADS · 02 June 2006, 16:35

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Negotiate

Iam a cornishman

Money is there just don't want to make a mistake , as changing boats causes marital stress and the less cash envolved the easier the negotiations are .

Is that negotiations , convince-ation , crawling, or pleading

Well I meant negotiate with the wife, but im sure the price of the boat can be negotiated too!

ian parkes · 02 June 2006, 17:24

negotiations with mrs angry sucessful

she say yeh
I bet its sold

Andy JC · 02 June 2006, 23:42

Go for it Mr P... I'm tempted myself!!

It's a cracking looking deal... maybe this time next year

ian parkes · 03 June 2006, 00:09

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Also on B&A zodiac pro3 5.3m in yellow (f99011)

Merc 90 autolube 45hrs new in 2005 only £5300 with trailer
Its in Scotland and I guess a little thirsty but looks nice .

Also I something I had neve heard of a ceasar thunderbolt with a 90hp Like a huge Zapcat (LSD062) looks awesome with consul and jockey seating god knows how wide it is for towing ? can exeed 100kph