Avon Sea Rider 5.4m Rib Powerboat Inc. 125HP Mercury Outboard And Road Trailer

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE I have owned this boat for around 4 years. It was purchased privately by myself, and used for pleasure rides for myself and my family, and also used for Scouting trips to remote areas of Scotland. It is a sturdy boat and we have used it in fairly rough seas without any issues, but it is also excellent on flat water. It is a relatively large powerboat, with room for around 10 people if you were to squeeze in, or comfortable for around 6 people with dive equipment plus the pilot. No formal training is legally needed to pilot it, although I have taken my RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification which I would highly recommend anybody who is inexperienced with piloting powerboats to take.

My family is growing quickly and our needs are changing, so we are looking to upgrade to a larger, more sedate boat, hence the sale. Auction includes: Avon Sea Rider 5.4m RIB Inflatable Since I purchased this boat I have carried out a lot of work on the hull and sponsons. Black non-slip patches, new rubber handle cleats, a new fender strip and new life-lines have been fitted to the sponsons. New LED navigation lights and a new fuel tank have been fitted, and the seat has been rebuilt. A complete new steering system (wheel, cable, hub) has been installed as the old one was clogged up and difficult to turn – it now turns easily and is a joy to pilot.

The boat is ideal for pleasure cruises, fishing, watersports, or as a club safety boat or dive boat. It is fast, manoeuvrable, reliable, and easy to handle. It is easy to store at home and light enough to tow behind most family cars. The boat has a double hull, of which the outer one is intended by the manufacturer to be flooded. When the flooding port is opened the boat will become more stable and lower in the water while stationery or idling (ideal for fishing or diving), but the water will leave the double hull as speed increases and the boat goes up on the plane, allowing more manoeuvrability and speed.

If the flooding port is closed then water will not flood the outer hull. This boat is not new, and has marks as would be expected on any boat of her age. Mercury 125HP 4 cylinder outboard. Year 2003. Serial no: OP210095 Outboard is in good condition, starts every time.

125HP is at the very top end for this class of boat, which means that it can achieve over 40kts, which is very fast indeed. While idling this outboard uses 2+2 technology which shuts down two of the cylinders at low speed for less fuel usage. Please see this video showing the outboard starting and running. Road trailer. This excellent trailer has recently had new axles, hubs and wheels fitted.

Fully road legal, MAM 750kg. A new winch has also been installed very recently. EquipmentOrange outboard prop cover for towing.2 x large securing straps for towing.Lowrance fish-finder SONAR device.25l fuel tank with gauge. Painter line – sized to prevent fouling in the prop.Winch - brand new. Extra long to make recovery easier.

Additional Equipment (not included in auction) Also available (but not included in this auction) are various items which I purchased or made up for the boat. I am planning to get another boat, so I can re-use these, but if you want any of these then I am open to sensible offers for the whole bundle, or individual items, as they were designed specifically for this boat. Large Delta anchor system with 10m chain and 30m anchor line.Small Grapnel anchor with 30m anchor line.Yellow Buoy with line and carabiner.Bridle and carabiners used to fit a tow-rope or ski-rope. Sized specifically to prevent fouling in the prop. A floating line should be fixed to this which will not sink on to the prop.100m floating tow line.Telescopic emergency paddles x 2.Fire extinguisher & emergency flares.Secondary 25l fuel tank - double the range.Towing lightboard with extension lead.Wheel clamp & chocks.Variety of buoyancy aidsOutboard ‘flush-muffs’ - to supply coolant water while out of the water.

Essential to flush out salt water after a trip at sea, as well as to allow running the outboard for maintenance.Double action hand pump – for the sponsons.Shoreline anchoring system – used for anchoring the boat offshore without requiring the use of a tender.