Wanted RibCraft 5.85 and above

[Surrey_Docks]

Hello,

I am looking for a solid second-hand RIB in good condition for use on the Thames in London:

Specifications:

• length from 5.5m to 7.0m
• single engine
• less than 10 years

Ideal designs:

• RibCraft 5.85
• Redbay 6.50
• Humber
• Delta Power

Many thanks!
Ben

[Pikey Dave]

Hi Ben, welcome to Ribnet. Are you intending to use the boat mainly on the tidal Thames between Richmond & the Thames Barrier? Or are you intending using it further afield in the estuary & beyond? The only reason I ask, it's that there are strict speed limits on the "inner city" section of the Thames that you would probably find very frustrating with any of the RIBs on your list.

[Surrey_Docks]

Estuary of course!

[Pikey Dave]

Ahh![emoji106] that makes sense then. There was a 585 forsale a couple of weeks back, have you looked in the for sale section?

[spartacus]

One here, and in Essex. Looks like it's one of the ex-London 2012 Olympic boats, as I'm sure that red colour was the specification, with Etec 115hp Ribcraft 585 for sale, 2012, EB3040 - Boats.co.uk

Or 2006 one with Suzuki DF140 (low hours) in Gloucestershire area. No pictures other than thumbnail at initial search. https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/.../214927?op=map

[Pikey Dave]

I thought the Olympic boats were all Suzuki powered, I know Ribcraft aren't Evinrude dealers.

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I thought the Olympic boats were all Suzuki powered, I know Ribcraft aren't Evinrude dealers.

Might have been repowered.

Here's an ex-Olympic one with Suzuki DF90 which would be a bit lack lustre given it'll take 140hp. https://uk.youboat.com/buy/ribs/ribc...gine-and/95584

[Surrey_Docks]

Thanks for sharing the links.

I am looking for at least 4 jockey seats so I will pass on the orange one (central consols look like a tractor to me... )

The second advert is expired unfortunately...

I will buy with my company so VAT is not an issue.

Ben

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Surrey_Docks

Thanks for sharing the links.



I am looking for at least 4 jockey seats so I will pass on the orange one (central consols look like a tractor to me... )



The second advert is expired unfortunately...



I will buy with my company so VAT is not an issue.



Ben

Are you going to use it commercially then? If so, it will most likely need coding, which is a different can o'worms. If you're not using it commercially & reclaiming the VAT, I'd keep quiet[emoji6]

[Surrey_Docks]

I did not say it was a British company!
You have light coding rules in France for boats of less than 24m.

The boat might be reflagged...

I have owned a number of Stormforce 11 and Humber RIBs but sold everything last year. And I miss a boat now...

[JimRib]

There’s a nice 6.5 XS rib for sale on eBay with 4 jockey seat

[Pikey Dave]

Here you go
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1424...7182822213972/

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Here you go
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1424...7182822213972/

Try again

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1424...7182808880640/

[Surrey_Docks]

This is exactly what I am looking for!

I am not on Facebook though(I know...)

Would you have Paul's details by any chance to share in MP?

Ben

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Surrey_Docks

This is exactly what I am looking for!



I am not on Facebook though(I know...)



Would you have Paul's details by any chance to share in MP?



Ben

Hi Ben, I don't have his details, he's a guy on The Ribcraft FB page. PM me your email address & I'll forward it to him. I've posted on FB that you are interested & the vendor should drop by Ribnet.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Hi Ben, I don't have his details, he's a guy on The Ribcraft FB page. PM me your email address & I'll forward it to him. I've posted on FB that you are interested & the vendor should drop by Ribnet.

Here you go, same boat
Ribcraft 5.85 c/w Suzuki DF140

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?p=772836

[Fred.]

Is this the same boat ?

https://www.facebook.com/ribcraft/po...05416429501118

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/...NNIAk.facebook

Advert description looks identical ?

Does look nice :-)

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Surrey_Docks

I will buy with my company so VAT is not an issue.

does that not actually mean VAT is an issue? in that presumably you are hoping to recover some / all the VAT and therefore need to to be sold by a VAT registered business?

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Are you going to use it commercially then? If so, it will most likely need coding, which is a different can o'worms. If you're not using it commercially & reclaiming the VAT, I'd keep quiet

It may not need coded [if a UK vessel] if only being used by the directors/employees and their friends/family for pleasure free of charge. I've no idea what that does to its VAT status though. Certainly HMRC would view that as a BIK.

[Surrey_Docks]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Here you go, same boat
Ribcraft 5.85 c/w Suzuki DF140

Ribcraft 5.85 c/w Suzuki DF140 - RIBnet Forums

I am told it was sold today...

So back on the market !

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Surrey_Docks

I am told it was sold today...



So back on the market !

You snooze you lose. That was a very desirable boat at a fair price, it wasn't going to to hang around.