Rigid Inflatable Boat (Rib) - Excel Voyager 470

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to enter the exciting world of powerboating to purchase a great first RIB together with lots of additional equipment to help you get on the water. Small enough to be easy to tow, launch and recover, the Voyager 470 is nevertheless a competent boat that's easy to control and able to cope with most coastal water conditions. In calm water, she'll do 35+ knots. The boat and engine were bought new in 2013, have had very light use, and are in excellent condition. The Boat: Rigid deep-V hull Attractively styled with blue tubes, hand-grab handles and rope and white stripes No patches or repairs Centre console with 2-person bench seat behind, plus one seat in front of the console and another in the bow Full cushion set Dials showing battery voltage, engine speed (RPM), boat speed (knots) and trim position Flush-mounted Garmin Echo sounder/ fish finder 2 x 12v sockets with waterproof caps - ideal for powering a cool-box, charging a phone or VHF radio etc Compass 23l fuel tank under bench seat - removable for easy filling without the need to take the boat to the petrol station (with spare room for a 5l reserve petrol can) Three lockable storage compartments The Engine: Approx 40 hours run time 3 year/ 300 hour servicing interval Serviced in April 2016 (by Evinrude dealer) Economical - our usage has averaged less than 4l fuel per hour (or ~ 90km distance on a full tank) and filling the 2 stroke oil tank easily lasts a full season Electric tilt and trim 100% reliable while we've owned it - no issues whatsoever Manual starting facility (starting cord included) The Trailer: Indespension roller trailer - unbraked Trailer extension bar - gives additional length to avoid getting rear car wheels wet when launching on shallow slipways; stows neatly on trailer frame when not in use Wheel bearings well maintained with appropriate waterproof grease Additional equipment: 4 x lifejackets Hand-held Cobra VHF radio and charger (12v with 230v AC adaptor) Anchor and chain 3 x mooring lines (1 x 4m, 2 x 3m) 2 x ratchet retaining straps to attach boat securely to trailer: 1 small for bow, 1 large to go across boat beam 'Ducksback' cover with quick-release retaining straps Fenders Folding rope ladder with plastic steps Tube inflation foot-pump Repair kit Wheel clamp Tow socket lock Trailer lighting/ number plate board Remaining Evinrude Gold 2-stroke oil (see photo) Remaining Evinrude 2+2 fuel conditioner Lotus X-TRA heavy duty grease (for trailer hubs) 'Powerboating' by Peter White - the RIB and sportsboat handbook RYA 'Advanced Powerboat Handbook' by Paul Glatzel The Good Launch Guide Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Guide Cobra VHF marine radio handbook Garmin Echo owner's manual