Avon Searider Rib With Mariner 40hp Outboard And Trailer

Hello and welcome to this auction for my Avon Searider RIB, complete with Mariner 40hp outboard and trailer. Mid Norfolk Boats is a small family run boat repair and maintenance company based in North Norfolk. This Rib has been used by us for many years as both a commercial work vessel and as a weekend toy for messing about on the water with the family. We originally bought this boat from a Police auction, where it had been used a support boat during training exercises in the Thames. Avon Seariders are the rib of choice for the emergency services due to their incredible stability and responsive handling in the water.

It's very light and easy to launch and recover on your own, and it's very fast too. It's great for waterskiing as it gets on the plane quickly.The engine starts first time every time, and because it's been used as a work boat the engine has been well looked after mechanically and runs beautifully. The port sponson has a slow puncture and goes soft in a day. It's been patched up a few times, but really needs doing properly.I keep meaning to get around to doing it, but with so many other jobs on the go I've not got around to it. I just tend to inflate it before we go out.As it's been used as a commercial work boat it could benefit from a tidy up, and a lick of paint here and there if you want to look the part.

The trailer is practically new and hasn't seen the water since having brand new wheels, tyres and bearings a few weeks ago! The leisure battery isn't very old, and holds it charge forever. There's also a solar charger fitted, which keeps it topped up when not in use. The fuel tank is located under the console to give more room onboard, and there's a handy storage area too for valuables and tools etc.It's got Navigation lights, and very bright LED spot lights at the bow and stern. The radio shown in the pictures will be removed before the end of the auction.

So, in summery:The boat floatsThe engine runs beautifullyThe trailer tows very wellThe wheels, tyres and bearings are all brand newOne sponson has a slow punctureIt needs a bit of a tidy up, if you want to keep up with the Jones's Please feel free to ask any questions.Cash on collection from Dereham, NorfolkLocal delivery availableCan show the engine running Dog in photograph not included. Wife and children by negotiation.....