sea-rider hull wanted

ribraff · 02 April 2003, 20:48

Does anyone have or know the whereabouts of a sea-rider hull or similar that needs some TLC??? Ideally a 4m but will consider bigger. Any information greatly appreciated.

paulford · 02 April 2003, 22:04

Hi,

There's two 5.4m hulls showing on the Babcock Disposals web site, priced at a staggering £1200 and £1270 each plus Vodka And Tonic. At that money they must need the TLC you refer to.

Their web site is http://www.babcockdisposals.co.uk

Hope this helps. Let me know how you get on.

Good luck.

ribraff · 02 April 2003, 22:34

Thanks Paul, i've seen this site and wonder at who buys these or wether they ever get rid of them at that price, i've seen the state these ex m.o.d. ribs get in to living just down the road from the royal naval college in Dartmouth.

paulford · 02 April 2003, 22:39

Hi,

These things will have seen some work - no doubt! I don't know whether or not they're cheap - but they look like about £500 to me!

I'm in the market for a used 5.8-6.2m Dive RIB - and prices are variable to say the least

. Condition is often pretty varaible too.

If you hear of anything perhaps you'd let me know. I'd like a Ribcraft 5.85 with a 100HP+ Four Stroke if possible. But I'm open to sensible suggestions.

Have fun.

ribraff · 02 April 2003, 22:44

Sure, if i find anything i'll let you know, if you do find anything yourself in need of a re-tube let me know i'll be more than happy to do you a good deal!

Bobaw · 03 April 2003, 17:20

A friend of mine recently (last year) bought an Atlantic 21 from Babcocks.

Although in a sorry state through hard use more than abuse, it has cleaned up very well indeed (it looks better than mine!!!).

The service he got was, in his words; "Second to none". He found the staff very helpful and well informed about ribs and the like.

With a bit of hard work he now has a very smart commercial spec rib.

He says he would buy from them again without hesitation, but only if he breaks the current one. Will post some photos if I can get the digi camera thingy to work again.....

ribraff · 03 April 2003, 19:40

thanks bob, really i'm looking for the trace elements of a sea-rider, in other words needs new tubes and glass repairs which should mean a low price. The atlantics look like a good buy though and i'm not suprised they've come up nice.

Lester McCarthy · 07 April 2003, 08:47

I have been down to Babcocks to see the boats they have for sale and can give you an idea on the condition of the seariders.

Lester McCarthy · 07 April 2003, 08:50

There is also a 4m searider for sale in Hamble with a 50hp Merc on the back. It has been up for sale since last year, I can give you a contact number if you are interested.

ribraff · 08 April 2003, 19:54

Hi Sekyd

'would be grateful for any info on the condition of the avons ....Good hull? BAD?! I'm intereted in the 4m too, if you could supply details that would be kool and the gang.

-<=[Tw18]=>- · 08 April 2003, 23:15

I know of a Avon Searider 5.4 that comes with a 1998 ( i think) Mariner 50 2-stroke. It does 27 knots. Steering systems needs some TLC otherwise is fine, considering age. I blevieve trailer as well.

All for £1500,

it is situated here in Jersey C.I. tho

Lester McCarthy · 09 April 2003, 12:28

The 4m Searider is for sale at Sea Ventures, Hamble Point Marina - 01703 455 333, however when I went by yesterday some one was onboard and the for sale sign removed so it may have been sold. It has been there for some time and is in excellent condition on a trailer.

The avons at Babcocks are in a very tired state which i why they are still there. They are of the type the Police and Customs use for coming up alongside and boarding vessels. The tubes were completely flat when I looked at them but repairable and the steering would need replacement or alot of TLC. My advice on price was if you are interested they would take an offer to ger rid of.

The arctics were in really bad condition.

Lester McCarthy · 09 April 2003, 12:43

The 4m Searider has been up for sale at Seaventures, Hamble Point Maina.

The Avons at Babcocks are in a very tired ex Police/Customs service condition. Tubes completely flat, seized steering etc.

ribraff · 09 April 2003, 12:59

Thanks sekyd

Maybe i should call them and put a silly bid in at babcocks!! I know someone who's about to put a bid in for the artic's ... a really silly bid too! I'll let you know how i get on.

Lester McCarthy · 09 April 2003, 13:08

Have you tought of getting a really nice Flatacraft Force 5 - this is a much better boat than the Avon 4m, I used to have one, it is too short - the sea comes all over the front.

gavin · 10 April 2003, 21:04

If u can travel to Nireland it is priced in sterling http://www.mourneboatsales.co.uk/boats.php?gid=5ng 4.5m searider Shane O neill is the guy I havnt seen the boat,I have a friend who is going up in next couple wks who could possibly look it over gavin

ribraff · 10 April 2003, 21:16

Thanks gavin but this is maybe a little too far, i spoke to babcocks, apparently one of the sea-riders there has gone and the other one won't go for anything less than a grand!!! These sea-riders i know are in a bit of a state!! Oh well.... the search continues!!

bryan edwards · 14 April 2003, 18:42

hi rifraff, have a look @ www.boatsandoutboards.com , rib section as bemmbridge marine on the isle of wight, they have two on offer & looking a lot less jaded than the ones on offer @ babbcocks , good luck regards bryan.

Stuart Mecham · 01 May 2003, 21:13

OMG, i was the one who brought that one!!

Small World! and yup the boat is in good nick. not a bad little RIB..

Stuart

ribraff · 03 May 2003, 20:18

Great little hulls, although a little unsteady at speed