1st Boat Wanted

[BenPrior]

Hello everyone,

Im new here, and new to boating. Im doing my powerboat Level2 in a couple of weeks time and looking to buy a small RIB early in the summer which i can take around the coast whilst in Devon.

Any pointers on what to get/lookout for all welcome. If anyone has anything suitable, with a trailer let me know. i dont have a huge budget but enough i think to get on the water.

Thanks.

[whisper]

Avon Searider 4.7 for sure

There's one in the for sale section too

[BenPrior]

Looks good... nice choice of car too! ;-) Im just waiting for some inheritance to come through otherwise I'd have it now!!

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by BenPrior

Hello everyone,
Im new here, and new to boating. Im doing my powerboat Level2 in a couple of weeks timeThanks.

Hi Ben - a very big welcome to RIBnet

Top marks for doing your PB2 - its an ideal chance to learn, look, ask questions, talk to other boaters etc - so enjoy.

Quite obviously this is the home to all things RIBs but take your time and have a look at other alternatives (that's me excommunicated ) to make sure what you buy suits your needs - essential you try before you buy.

Good luck

[whisper]

Originally Posted by BenPrior

Looks good... nice choice of car too! ;-) Im just waiting for some inheritance to come through otherwise I'd have it now!!

Shall I wrap it up for you sir

[Ian_st]

Think hard, and try lots....

I bought a 3.4 valiant which looked the right size, ok to fit in the garage. BUT after a few trips out, and loads of reading here, now have a 5m rib and am waiting for the new season to sell the other one.....

Oh and ask loads of questions

[BenPrior]

Thanks for the tips guys.

I had 5mtrs in my head as a starting point.

[Boats&Outboards]

Hi and welcome. Avon 4.7 awesome bit of kit. We've a 2004 Humber 5.3 with T90 Outboard on here also, PM if interested

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk ~ 07930 421007

[BenPrior]

Ooh I like the Humber.... Great colour!! Bet it wont be still available when I eventually get the cash together though....

[falcon0310]

Originally Posted by whisper

Shall I wrap it up for you sir

you mailbox full ?

[Tim M]

Originally Posted by BenPrior

Ooh I like the Humber.... Great colour!! Bet it wont be still available when I eventually get the cash together though....

What sort of budget have you got?

[BenPrior]

Originally Posted by Tim M

What sort of budget have you got?

About 4-5k I imagine, but in about 3-4months time I guess.

[Tim M]

Should be able to get something quite decent for that