Which First Rib! Ideas / Suggestions!

[onlyonestone]

Would something like that be under the 750kg's non braked trailer limit?

[Nos4r2]

4m, yes. SR5.4, maybe,if it's empty.
5.8m? Highly unlikely. If I was offered a 5.8m that came in at under 750kg on a trailer, I'd be questioning the build quality.

[Mollers]

I'd suggest a 4.4m Frig with Waymarine Gaydar. Currently very popular on this site.

[Dhf]

Wrong time of year to be looking for any amazing bargains, but 3k should buy a nice little rib in the winter market.

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by Exe treme

Going against the grain completely, and leaving myself wide open to abuse... You are probably better off looking at a hard boat, as Ribs have an uncanny trend to hold value beyond reason; your £3,000 would probably get you the marine equivalent of a '91 Vauxhall Nova with a blown head gasket!
Go for something like a Dell Quay Sportsman and go as far out as you like!

Or a refurbished (professionally) Aircraft 5.2 with a mint 2001 yanah 40 4 stroke on a cheap but servicable trailer. I have one that is taking up space if you are interested Its surpisingly nippy with the 40 and cheap to run

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Or a refurbished (professionally) Aircraft 5.2 with a mint 2001 yanah 40 4 stroke on a cheap but servicable trailer. I have one that is taking up space if you are interested Its surpisingly nippy with the 40 and cheap to run

haha.......... so stu that's what you wanted them ratty ol SR4 tubes for

[Max...]

This is a very small RIB but it sure looks a lot of fun and would be nippy as hell:

Ribcraft RIB for sale , Ribcraft 3.8 Metre - Boats And Outboards

Dealer pricing though so you'll get a lot more boat for your money in the classifieds on here.