Ribcraft 7.8m for sale in Edinburgh United Kingdom

The Ribcraft 7.8m RIB was designed as a commercial boat, suited to operation in the harshest of environments. A swept sheer forward and deep-v hull form offer impressive performance in heavy weather while keeping the worst of the spary away from crew and passangers.

Built in 2009 to her suit her first owner's requirements the Ribcraft 7.8m BLUE JACKET has benefitted from significant re-fitting in 2023.

The Ribcraft 7.8m RIB was designed as a commercial boat, suited to operation in the harshest of environments. A swept sheer forward and deep-v hull form offer impressive performance in heavy weather while keeping the worst of the spary away from crew and passangers.

Built in 2009 to her suit her first owners requirements the Ribcraft 7.8m BLUE JACKET has benefitted from significant re-fitting in 2023. She has been operated as a commercial craft since new, coded under MECAL, the coding has now lapsed but could be re-instated if required. Her inventory includes:

Original gelcoat finish to hull

Full re-tube by Tilly Inflatables in 2023, still under warranty

Tube specifications include 3 rubbing strakes, bow protection and non-slip wear patched on tube tops

Suzuki DF200APX outboard (2017) with just 125 running hours, installed on boat 2023

Wiring loom, engine control and display all new when engine installed on boat in 2023

New cushions and upholstery for seating, ready to fit for 2024

Raymarine Element 9 chart plotter with UK cartography and fishfinder transducer (2023)

Icom IC-M330 DSC VHF (2023)

Dual electric bilge pumps, both replaced 2023

Currently lying in Port Edgar, near Edinburgh the Ribcraft 7.8m BLUE JACKET is available for immediate viewing by prior arrangement.

THE BOAT

GRP moulded hull

GRP formed internal structure

GRP moulded deck

Ribcraft deck matrix for securing aft seating pods

All cabling run inside built-in under deck trunking

Heavy-duty rubber keel banding

Original white gelcoat finish to hull and deck

Black non-slip painted panels to finish deck

Black Hypalon tubes, full re-tube by Tilly Inflatables in 2023 (still under warranty)

Heavy duty D-defendering rubbing strake

Additional rubbing strake protection above and below D-fendering

Bow protection

Black non-slip wear panels on tube tops from helm console aft

Rope grab handles secured to tube tops

Stainless steel A-frame aft with towing point

Double below deck lockers forward of helm console, accessed via watertight deck hatches, aft locker will hold 6 person valise liferaft

GRP moulded double helm console with stainless steel grabrail and perspex windscreen. Storage within console forward

GRP moulded single jockey seating with stainless steel backrests and grab handles, six seats in total

Helm console and forward seating pods to port and starboard laminated to deck moulding. Aft four seating pods mounted on deck matrix system, removable.

New cushions for seat bases and backrests ready to fit for 2024

Storage lockers with the base of each seating pod

Dual elephants trunks for deck drains, replaced as part of 2023 refit

ENGINE

Engine:

Suzuki DF200APX outboard engine (2017) installed on boat 2023

200hp

4 cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC 16-Valve.

Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection

Multi-stage air induction system

Variable valve timing

Suzuki lean burn fuel control technology

Power trim and tilt

Electric start

Suzuki precision control system, flyby wire

Suzuki multi-function engine display

Hydraulic single-station steering system

Maintenance and Performance:

Engine professionally serviced during current ownership

Engine hours at Februaryhrs

Engine mounting bolts replaced in 2023

Wiring loom, engine control and display all new when engine installed on boat in 2023

Steering flushed through with new fluid in 2023

Cruising speed 18-20kts

Max speed 36kts with 4 persons aboard

Fuel Tank:

Built-in tank, below deck.

Stainless steel tank construction

Approximate capacity 180ltrs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

12VDC onboard power supply

Dual 12VDC batteries, fitted new 2021

Battery isolator switch with distribution panel and fuses

Raymarine Element 9 chart plotter with UK cartography and fishfinder transducer (2023)

Icom IC-M330 DSC VHF (2023)

Dual electric bilge pumps, both replaced 2023

Navigation lighting

GENERAL EQUIPMENT:

Inflation pump

Mooring lines x2

Fenders x4

Radar reflector

Horseshoe lifebuoy x2

Fire Extingusher x2

DISCLAIMER

In this case we are acting as brokers only.

The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.

This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice