Wanted good size rib

[mickpin]

Hi there looking for a good size rib for me and the family preferably with a large outboard. there will be normally 4 or 5 of us on it all the help and advice would be appreciated
Thanks mick

[mickpin]

Also your views on 2-strokes or should I avoid them ? All new to me

[Poly]

Originally Posted by mickpin

Also your views on 2-strokes or should I avoid them ? All new to me

There is nothing wrong with two strokes, but traditional two strokes have not been generally available new in the UK for over ten years, but are simple tech so quite reliable and easily maintained. The downside beyond age, is they are rather inefficient so will burn about 20% more each day...

New two stroke technology (direct injection like Etecs) achieves similar efficiency to four strokes, but has better low rev torque and the very long service intervals on etecs make them popular with owners. They do have their haters though.

In terms of size, for that many people to be comfortable you are probably looking at close to 6m.

[mickpin]

THANKS POLY
Much appreciated for your reply

[mickpin]

What r your thoughts on this ?

[falcon0310]

what did you want spend ?

[mickpin]

Was looking at about 6k to 7k

[Nos4r2]

That appears to only have 2 seats you can use when in motion unless it's flat calm. You really need a jockey seat per person if you're going to have 4 people aboard every time.

You probably need to raise your budget a bit.

[MatFromPoland]

We are family of 5 (and kids are teenagers now) and we use now setup: 2 jockey seats and rear bench for 3. I do recommend such setup for 4-5 people.
Below example picture from Ribeye website:



Now we have usually 2 more guests on the boat so I'm thinking to upgrade for 2x2 jockey seats and rear bench for 3:



for me seats on the bow or in front of the console are good when you moor or on flat water

[Last Tango]

Originally Posted by mickpin

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That engine is going to be a bit thirsty. Approx 10 GPH at full WOT.
At a guess somewhere around 1.5 to 2 ltr / Mile cruising around 25kn

A four stroke or a modern DI two stroke would do a lot better than that.

I don't think your budget is that far off, but the right boat will take a bit of finding.
Being prepared to look nationally rather than locally will help.

[mickpin]

Thanks for all your replys much appreciated
I keep looking thanks

[mickpin]

Thoughts ?

[mickpin]

The price is 7k

[Maximus]

Honda 90? Won't be a speedster and ...Obviously you'd want to check it over properly,service History ect.
You could always up the Power down the Road..But "Looks" a decent package for that sort of money!

[mickpin]

Should I be looking for bigger engine For that size rib ?

[Last Tango]

Originally Posted by mickpin

Should I be looking for bigger engine For that size rib ?

What size is it?

[mickpin]

It's a 6.2

[Last Tango]

As Maximus says, it won't be a "speedster" but for a family boat it would be ok.
Fill it with divers & diving gear then there'd be a problem.

Another twenty or so horse power would be better but if it's a nice well looked after boat at that price I wouldn't write it off your list.

[mickpin]

Thanks 👍

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Last Tango

As Maximus says, it won't be a "speedster" but for a family boat it would be ok.
Fill it with divers & diving gear then there'd be a problem.

Another twenty or so horse power would be better but if it's a nice well looked after boat at that price I wouldn't write it off your list.

I agree..
For the Budget...if it checks out,it looks decent good value.
It's very hard to buy you're perfectly spec'd Boat second hand...even with a considerably higher Budget..and generally takes sometime/experience to work out what it is anyway!

IF you did find/decide the 90 is a bit tame in the future...you can always sell the Honda and up-grade the power plant...as most of have at some point