SIB or FRIB wanted in the UK for 2k or under

adamjs16 · 26 January 2021, 22:06

I'm new to boating and I'm looking to buy a used SIB or FRIB to get started.

My budget is £2000 (not including the outboard).

It needs to be at least 3.8m. I have been eyeing up the Honwave T38 and T40 but I am keeping an open mind. I'm not looking for a specific brand or model.

I intend to use it in saltwater so it needs to have a v shaped keel.

Pikey Dave · 26 January 2021, 22:22

For £2k you can easily buy new. Check out Excel inflatables.

https://www.excel-inflatables.co.uk/

Steve509926 · 27 January 2021, 17:16

A good budget

and I'm with Dave, if you want to spend that much buy new.
I think you need to give a bit more info before anyone can suggest makes and types of SIB.
What and where are you going to use it, store it, launch it, transport it.

Hwavet38 · 03 February 2021, 22:13

Can do a T38 with 4hp Mercury within budget if your interested

maverick58 · 07 February 2021, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamjs16

I'm new to boating and I'm looking to buy a used SIB or FRIB to get started.

My budget is £2000 (not including the outboard).

It needs to be at least 3.8m. I have been eyeing up the Honwave T38 and T40 but I am keeping an open mind. I'm not looking for a specific brand or model.

I intend to use it in saltwater so it needs to have a v shaped keel.

Pm’d!!!

adamjs16 · 07 February 2021, 09:51

Thanks for the advice.

I have just ordered an Excel Vanguard XHD435. I just need a motor to get a motor for it.

I will make a separate post about that, as I'm unsure what size to get.

Hwavet38 · 07 February 2021, 10:51

Honda 15hp in classifieds if that's of interest, can pm details and pics

Steve509926 · 07 February 2021, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamjs16

Thanks for the advice.

I have just ordered an Excel Vanguard XHD435. I just need a motor to get a motor for it.

I will make a separate post about that, as I'm unsure what size to get.

Nice, good quality, "BIG" piece of kit. Are you leaving it inflated on a trailer, or dry storing it where you launch it?

Pikey Dave · 07 February 2021, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamjs16

Thanks for the advice.

I have just ordered an Excel Vanguard XHD435. I just need a motor to get a motor for it.

I will make a separate post about that, as I'm unsure what size to get.

Are you trailing it or “blow & go”?
I have a 20hp Suzuki on my Volaire, it’s about as much as I can man-handle. Any heavier & it would have to be a permanent fix on a trailed boat. I wouldn’t want anything any smaller power wise though.

adamjs16 · 07 February 2021, 20:46

I have decided I want to go for a 30. My post is here.

I'm putting it inside a car but I will always have someone with me to help me.

Steve509926 · 07 February 2021, 21:06

I take it is a decent size car!!!!

A 30hp OB is about 70kg, that's a huge lump you are going to be lifting in and out of a car.