Wanted - Pacific 36/38 Cabin RIB - Page 2

SJHE · 22 May 2014, 17:38

Thanks for all the efforts... Will definitely chase up 'Big Dinghy'. Will wait to hear on the one in Scotland too just in case it is for sale. What kind of condition is it in? Sounds as if it's been ashore for a while...

Davie · 22 May 2014, 23:09

The one I know of was in use 18 months ago. This is not the same boat that was in Rosyth.

beamishken · 23 May 2014, 00:25

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Originally Posted by Davie

The one I know of was in use 18 months ago. This is not the same boat that was in Rosyth.

Which one belongs to neville then Davie?

Davie · 23 May 2014, 06:08

No idea, I know this one has been here for years.

SJHE · 23 May 2014, 09:28

A project may be preferable so would be very grateful if you could trace the owner of the laid-up boat in case it's for sale. Did you happen to notice what kind of drive system it has? Lots of the early P36's had traditional shafts with vee drive gearboxes - quite unusual for a RIB!

RIB-Teccie · 24 May 2014, 19:49

The P36 was used by Seaboard Offshore back in the day, they were taken over a few times and the owners changed every few years. One of their old ones sold 2-3 years ago. The other users were the Scottish Fishery Protection, but where they are now is anyone's guess. If you want to think outside of the Box, the Dutch KNRM have been known to offload their older boats from time to time.

SJHE · 24 May 2014, 21:11

Thanks for the info. One of the Scottish fishery boats sold a few years ago on findafishingboat - believe it was the Skua? Think a few went to the Netherlands too. Not sure how many are left as they're all getting on a bit now. I had wondered about a KNRM boat but have never seen one for sale. Plus they all seem to be massive so fuel costs would probably be prohibitive. Still, if one popped up it would definitely be worth a look. Guess a Ribworker may be another possibility.

Nos4r2 · 24 May 2014, 21:34

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Pretty sure there is one floating in the marina on Poole quay - the commercial side . From memory the boat named ' Big Dinghy' set up as a dive boat maybe ? ?

Yeah, I've seen that one too. Name is definitely 'Big Dinghy'.

Twister · 30 May 2014, 09:45

Hi,

I'll try to contact them for you!

Twister · 01 June 2014, 10:35

I've contacted one lad who ownes a pac 38, no cabin(console), 2 x mermaid fitted, but one needs some attention....I'll have some pics at the end of the week. Price indication around 17500 euros as is....

Best regards,

Twister

RIB-Teccie · 07 June 2014, 21:36

Here's a slice of history, nothing to do with me, but rare indeed. On eBay!

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PeterM · 08 June 2014, 21:47

Been on the water today...took these. Seen happier boats... But there is a number on the side..

kerny · 08 June 2014, 22:03

What a shame, it would make a good project for Nugent though

Bigtalljv · 09 June 2014, 00:13

wow that's sad. Nothing a little bleach and some elbow grease can't fix though....

Into The Blue · 09 June 2014, 15:40

Walked past it today, I thought is was more something Biffer would want to take on. Guess it would depend on the engines and drive condition.
Anyone know what is is?

SteveHall · 09 June 2014, 15:49

Thats really sad.

Wightdiver · 09 June 2014, 16:03

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Originally Posted by Into The Blue

Walked past it today, I thought is was more something Biffer would want to take on. Guess it would depend on the engines and drive condition.
Anyone know what is is?

I think this was the dive boat that used to opperate out of Swanage/Weymouth area.

SJHE · 10 June 2014, 08:22

RIB-Teccie - thanks for posting that - I had wondered what happend to her as up until about a year ago she was laid up in my local boatyard. She had been sat there untouched for at least 10 years and was/is in a poor state of repair. Definitely more than a months work for someone with moderate DIY skills as the ad suggests and certainly needs an owner with deep pockets. Like those early P36's, she too has a cold moulded mahogany hull.

Thanks for the info and photos of 'Big Dinghy' - I'm hoping to get in contact at somepoint today so will keep you posted as to how I get on.

Please do keep the suggestions coming.

SJHE · 06 November 2014, 14:04

Thanks to all those who responded to my original thread. The outcome was that I did manage to find a Pacific 36 RIB and this is now undergoing a refit in readiness for it's new life.

What I hadn't anticipated was the need for a second boat of this nature! Therefore, if anybody knows of another P36 that is/could be for sale, then I'd be very interested to hear from them.

Thanks in advance.

IanSAR · 15 June 2021, 18:24

Hi
We have a pacific Halmatic 38 in excellent condition.
We are using it on inland water lake in Canada as a Search and Rescue vessel.
Please email me for pictures and specs
ianmaz66@gmail.com