Description

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 February 2023 – 125hrs
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