8m rib please

[cgf10]

I'm looking to upgrade to a boat around 8m, will consider inboard and outboard engines. I'm after a leisure layout but a boat capable of cruising long distances. So far been considering Scorpion, Ribcraft, Cobra. In order to get the home office fully on side the boat will need a large bow sun deck, jockey seating for four plus a bench on the back. Nothing to rugged, just well made please. I missed out on an 8.6 Shearwater last month when I didn't have the money. I'm ready to go now. Budget £30 to 50k although in this climate it would need to be outstanding value for me to spend the upper end of this budget.

[Andre]

Originally Posted by cgf10

I'm looking to upgrade to a boat around 8m, will consider inboard and outboard engines. I'm after a leisure layout but a boat capable of cruising long distances. So far been considering Scorpion, Ribcraft, Cobra. In order to get the home office fully on side the boat will need a large bow sun deck, jockey seating for four plus a bench on the back. Nothing to rugged, just well made please. I missed out on an 8.6 Shearwater last month when I didn't have the money. I'm ready to go now. Budget £30 to 50k although in this climate it would need to be outstanding value for me to spend the upper end of this budget.

Hi , I believe I have got the right model and specification for you.
A Parker 800 Baltic with twin Mercury 150 EFI, large bow sun deck , Neptune console with front integrated bench seat, 2 x 3 man jockey seats. Colour all blue, a photo is on our home page Parker Rib ? There are are number of photos just hang on for it to pass. I will post some photos later and give you a price on Monday. I can deliver in time for the Bank Holiday weekend

The rib has been used as a demo model in Poland will confirm the hours on Monday.

There are very few hulls that can match our Baltic so you will have the right cruising rib especially for long distances

[Cypman]

If you plan to cruise to anywhere away from the Solent I would recommend you consider a diesel powered RIB as petrol is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain in many harbours due to the stringent storage of petroleum spirits regulations. Also, diesel engines are much more economical. There are currently a number of Scorpion, Redbay and Revenger RIBs on the For Sale sites that might meet your requirements.

[dougcrock]

i put my marlin up for sale in 2011 was offered asking price but withdrew it as it so much fun details can still be found on some sites it is a great cruising family rib and is the second marlin i have owned i cover on average 2000nm per year around the west coast and ireland

boatsalemarket.com/2008-marlin-ribs-28-fbtop/

[cgf10]

Cypman - Thanks that's a good tip and one (in Poole) I'd not considered the petrol situation etc.

[Andre]

I agree about the fuel as I myself have a demo Parker 750 Baltic with a diesel 270HP but no sun pad. I had a few issues with the electrics so I sent the rib back to the factory and will be back at the end of the month fully serviced. That rib is also available for sale.

saying this petrol is not an issue in the Solent

In the meantime here are some photos of the Parker 800 Baltic. The engines are the best in their class and very good on fuel. I had an opportunity to test this rib last year and was pleasantly surprised how good they were.

Let me know what you think? I will write a short specification with price later

[Andre]

One never has enough storage space on an open rib. This is a photo of a Parker 900 Baltic known as "NautiBouy". This will give you some idea of the size of the sun pad and amount of storage space. There is also lots of space in the bench seat. I have the same console on my demo rib and so has Martini on his Halmatic rib. In a head on wind you do not feel a thing. The console provides excellent protection for the crew. Not many can say that about their consoles.

[chris.moody]

Originally Posted by Andre

I myself have a demo Parker 750 Baltic with a diesel 270HP but no sun pad. I had a few issues with the electrics so I sent the rib back to the factory and will be back at the end of the month fully serviced.

Andre, will you have the Parker back in time for the Macmillan round the island ?

[Andre]

Originally Posted by chris.moody

Andre, will you have the Parker back in time for the Macmillan round the island ?

Hi Chris, yes the plan is to ship a week on Monday / Tuesday. I have already booked accommodation in Cowes for the Bank holiday weekend

[chris.moody]

Originally Posted by Andre

Hi Chris, yes the plan is to ship a week on Monday / Tuesday. I have already booked accommodation in Cowes for the Bank holiday weekend

Excellent news, I am looking forward to a helm of the Parker.

[Lee argyle]

Originally Posted by cgf10

I'm looking to upgrade to a boat around 8m, will consider inboard and outboard engines. I'm after a leisure layout but a boat capable of cruising long distances. So far been considering Scorpion, Ribcraft, Cobra. In order to get the home office fully on side the boat will need a large bow sun deck, jockey seating for four plus a bench on the back. Nothing to rugged, just well made please. I missed out on an 8.6 Shearwater last month when I didn't have the money. I'm ready to go now. Budget £30 to 50k although in this climate it would need to be outstanding value for me to spend the upper end of this budget.

I was in the same position last year, was running 6.6 / 150hp and wanted to upgrade to a 8m. Ended up with a Stingher 800 gt with a 300 verado hung off he back. Been extremely pleased with the boat, brilliant build quality, handles very well and fast. Massive storage areas and a large bow sun deck. I'd buy another one tomorrow , Ed at MRL Southampton is the importer. Good luck with your hunt!

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Lee argyle

I was in the same position last year, was running 6.6 / 150hp and wanted to upgrade to a 8m. Ended up with a Stingher 800 gt with a 300 verado hung off he back. Been extremely pleased with the boat, brilliant build quality, handles very well and fast. Massive storage areas and a large bow sun deck. I'd buy another one tomorrow , Ed at MRL Southampton is the importer. Good luck with your hunt!

Wow!! those are some chines. Nice looking rib

[Silverfox]

Originally Posted by Andre

I agree about the fuel as I myself have a demo Parker 750 Baltic with a diesel 270HP but no sun pad. I had a few issues with the electrics so I sent the rib back to the factory and will be back at the end of the month fully serviced. That rib is also available for sale.

saying this petrol is not an issue in the Solent

In the meantime here are some photos of the Parker 800 Baltic. The engines are the best in their class and very good on fuel. I had an opportunity to test this rib last year and was pleasantly surprised how good they were.

Let me know what you think? I will write a short specification with price later

Is this boat for sale?

[Andre]

Originally Posted by Silverfox

Is this boat for sale?

The Parker 800 Baltic is for sale. Not to keen to sell the Parker 750 Baltic but everything is for sale

Which one did you have in mind?

[Andre]

Originally Posted by cgf10

I'm looking to upgrade to a boat around 8m, will consider inboard and outboard engines. I'm after a leisure layout but a boat capable of cruising long distances. So far been considering Scorpion, Ribcraft, Cobra. In order to get the home office fully on side the boat will need a large bow sun deck, jockey seating for four plus a bench on the back. Nothing to rugged, just well made please. I missed out on an 8.6 Shearwater last month when I didn't have the money. I'm ready to go now. Budget £30 to 50k although in this climate it would need to be outstanding value for me to spend the upper end of this budget.

The price for the demo Parker 800 Baltic (2011 model) with Twin counter rotating Mercury 150 EFI is £66,600.00 delivered Southampton area.
This I see is above your budget but nevertheless it does represent good value. To assist you in your evaluations this is the full specification:


Length Overall 8.00m
Beam Overall 3.16m
Internal beam 1.85m
Tube Diameter 0.58m
Certification: CE, Category B

Engines: Twin Mercury 150 XL & CXL EFI 4 –stroke c /w stainless steel
propellers. May 2012 models. Engine hours 100

GRP hull – in Blue
 Bow eye
 Moulded non-slip deck – in Blue
 Anchor locker with moulded non slip hatch
 Anchor locker with 4 x U rings to secure anchor & rubber floor
 Sun pad - extended anchor locker with hatch with cushion –
separate storage area
 Samson post on bow with lifting eye at base
 2 x Stainless steel 220 litre under deck fuel tank and inspection
hatch for fuel cut off.
 2 Large self-bailing elephant trunks for fast effective water drainage
 Transom mounted towing eyes x 2
 Transom mounted lifting eyes x 2
 1 x Electrical bilge pump
 1 x manual bilge pump
 Stainless steel keel guard – steel strip

Inflatable tubes - heavy duty ORCA 1670DTEX in Ocean Blue with:
 Special non-slip tread mat along the top of the tube on the whole
length heavy-duty flat rubbing strake in black commercial
specification. Commercial specification on bow
 Internal and lifelines along the tubes,
 5 Air chambers each with Leafield inflation and pressure relief valves
 Bow fairlead and wear patches under tubes

Neptun console in Blue, windscreen with all around stainless steel railing, front incorporated seat with large lockable storage space. Console with the following equipment:
 Steering wheel / Power assisted steering / port side
 Central mounted Throttle & Shift levers – cable system
 Ignition x 2 / kill cord switch
 Waterproof switch panel
 Compass
 Smartcraft vessel viewer –digital engine management display
 12V cigarette lighter type power socket x 2 on each side of console
 Push button for electrical signal horn
 Grab rail along the console with two cup holders
 Lowrance SonicHub / for iPhone – USB connection / twin speaker
set up

Jockey seats – 2 x 3 man jockey seats each with back rest and side
supporting wings

A Frame – Double stainless steel with:
 LED navigation lights + LED white top light
 Stainless steel cleats – either side of A Frame
 Signal horn

Radio & Navigation Equipment
 Simrad VHF radio RS25
 Simrad NSE12 GPS Chartplotter/ BSM1 broadband sounder with P79 in hull transducer

Other
 Tube inflation pump
 2 x Battery system with selector switch installed inside console
 Tube repair kit c/w adhesive and hypalon patches
 2 x 10 mtr mooring lines

Delivery upon receipt of payment

PS. the rib has only been used as demo rib by Parker Poland , Baltic sea and the lakes. The rib has never been kept for more then a few days at a time on the water. When new the rib was fitted out with twin Mercury Optimax 225 but last year we installed twin Mercury 150EFI and for this length of rib the twin Mercury 150 EFL is a much better choice.

[swedishjedi]

I too got a Stingher 800 last year with a 300 on the back. Love it!
Agree with Lee A's comments, loads of room and storage.

[cgf10]

I looked at the Stingher 800 at yesterdays Sandbanks Boat show, very nice but anew one is now £76,000 and too expensive. A second hand one seems rare.

[jmyachting]

We have a 2012 8.5m Coastline for sale with a single 300hp Lean Burn Suzuki engine. Engine has done 15 hrs. Take a look at

Used Boats and Yachts for Sale

Rear seats are removable to make way for a bench seat.

Thanks

[maxg]

I went for a ribeye 785 in the end. Had been using a friend's 8m Cougar for years went to the boat show and was blown away by the amount of space in a slightly smaller rib
but better layout. Shift as well with a 300 on the back. Good build quality as well.

[icoucher]

I have a 8.75m Scorpion Rib, with an inboard diesel engine for sale... it is currently on the hard at Opal Marine, at Chichester Marina... its a great boat, don't really want to sell it! (But I have a Windy in Lymington and can't justify two power boats).

Well equipped, low hours, 2007... and inside your target range!