Retrowagon Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 Looking for some advice. Looking at buying a small rib 2 meters to 2.7 meters max for my three kids for Xmas. This is after having lots of fun in bramble bush bay during the school holidays. It must have oars and be in excellent condition if secondhand or I'm looking at buying one new, but have no ideas on makes or good ones compared to bad ones?? The only names I know are avon, zodiac, or quicksilver. So can anyone point me in the right direction or have you seen a good deal on one ?? Quote
Adam F Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 Loads on eBay. Just keep an eye on there and you'll have a deal. I picked up an as new Seago one 2.4m for £210 a few weeks back. Quote
Barney Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 I have a wetline 260 eco you can have for £150 Excellent condition hardly used but has a few usage marks happy to let you view and decide. Not been inflated this year but it had no leaks last year. Only selling as i got a slightly bigger one to suit my 6hp outboard. Mick Quote
mw Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 Are you looking for a rib or an inflatable boat mw Quote
Retrowagon Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Posted September 10, 2014 Either MW Want something strong that can take a little 2 to 4hp outboard max Quote
Jim Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 Look at fitting a cage around the prop. An outboard is a large food blender and although a cage will slow it down a bit it's far better than mangled kids. No matter how much you tell them about the kill cord there'll be times they don't use it. They are kids y'know ! Jim niggle 1 Quote
Greg Posted September 11, 2014 Report Posted September 11, 2014 A Zodiac of 2.700M long will set you back about £1200. They are expensive. I am not sure about Quicksilvers. I bought a new Seago 2.600M about four years ago for £240.00. I threw it away last week as the bindings kept coming unstuck, the back transom plate deteriorated and so on. And it always kept deflating You really get what you pay for and I don't need to talk to you about safety especially when kids are involved. I have just invested in a new Honwave 2.700M. This has an inflatable keel which gives the inflatable much better steerage under power or rowing and it can take up to 8hp outboard. It cost me £790.00. It is has a two year warrantee and guess what, it does not deflate. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone. If you want to have a look at one they are on show at the Golden Arrowhead Inflatables next to Dee Way on the West Quay Road in Poole. It would give you an idea if nothing else. Hope this helps, Greg Quote
great white Posted September 11, 2014 Report Posted September 11, 2014 Southampton boat show starts tomorrow, loads to look at there, pick the one you fancy than see what you can find, or get a boat show deal Retrowagon 1 Quote
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