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Ribcraft 6.8 is designed as a commercial foul weather boat and has proven herself in this field. Even in inhospitable sea conditions worldwide the Ribcraft 6.8 will transport you with confidence. With a long steep sheer towards the bow and a generous 2.7 metre overall beam, they are true workhorses of the sea.
OWNERS COMMENTS
This has proven to be a fabulous boat and given massive enjoyment. The Suzuki has not missed a beat. We are replacing it with identical new build from Ribcraft. For our use, the 6.8 seems the ideal size to give you an amazing sea boat for the West Solent whilst being handy enough for single handing and mooring.
Engine ALWAYS flushed with fresh water and hosed down every single trip.
Boat has been kept on Versadock from day one and had an all over cover for all the time apart from 3 months this summer and a few weeks each year in previous years.
PROPULSION ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
ENGINE
1 x SUZUKI DF200 APX Fly By Wire, Lean Burn, Four stroke outboard motor Including propeller,
tachometer and remote control box (power trim and extra long shaft).
Suzuki readout records 2425L used over its 265 hours since new.
OCA engine cover to protection
FUEL SYSTEM
1 x 50 gallon (225 litre) approx optional EXTENDED RANGE stainless steel under deck fuel tank with water separating fuel filter, console recess filler, Perko filler with integrated breather, emergency shut of valve, electronic fuel sender and fuel gauge. ISO 21487
1 x Optional Second fuel line with isolation tap to run Auxillary Outboard
STEERING SYSTEM
1 x Single engine "Seastar" outboard hydraulic steering system including helm pump, engine ram.
ELECTRONICS
Ribcraft six way electrical distribution box with battery isolator bus bar and fuse board Upgraded distribution boxes to incorporate a Twin battery system with change over switch
Twin Yuasa batteries NEW in 2024.
1 x 12V Bulgin IP68 power socket, wired and mounted to console with spare plug.
NAVIGATION
1 x Icom IC-M506E VHF/AIS Marine transceiver fitted Feb 2019 and interfaced with Garmin plotter
ICOM M323G VHF / DSC Radio with Procom Aerial and flush mount kit
Built in GPS Receiver Simplifies Installation
Intuitive User Interface
IPX7 Submersible Protection (1m depth for 30 minutes)
Builtin Class D DSC Capability
NMEA 0183 Input/Output for Common GPS/NAV interface
1 x Garmin echoMAP 75DV preloaded UK/Ireland, w/o Transducer
7-inch colour display with keypad control
Preloaded BlueChart g2 maps for UK, Ireland and North West mainland Europe coast
Preloaded Quickdraw Contours custom HD map creation software
1 x Garmin GT21 Series (8-pin) Traditional & DownVu optimised for depth performance and
rough conditions
1 x LED Navigation lights wired to console with carling switch Port, Starboard and all-round white.
The all-round white can be individually illuminated via the two-position switch
CONSTRUCTION & CONSUL
Construction
Neptune Grey Commercial Specification 1300 Gsm Thickness Hypalon inflation tubes
Anthracite Grey
External tube looped lifelines, with 'D' ring tube patches
Black 'D' section rubbing strake fendering.
Anti-Slip decking finish
Under deck trunking system for all cables.
Aft deck water collection sump
Elephant trunk style deck drainers 4" minimum
Stainless steel bow winch eye strong point and transom mounted towing eyes.
Two Whale Orca automatic bilge pump wired to console, includes skin fitting, hose and carling switch. ISO15083. Bilge pumps replaced 2024.
Foot pump and emergency tube repair kit
Anchor locker, hatch and deck tie off cleat
Tube Accessories
7 x Over Pressure Release Valves, One per chamber
8 x Wear patches bonded to tube (Neptune Grey)
4 x Rubber grab handle bonded to tube.
CONSUL
Console Special
One x Undercut on the console to accommodate suspensions seating as per IFCA boats
One x small deck bollard & Cleat
Console and Seating
One x Offshore console complete with front seat useful stowage locker, black upholstery, access hatch, passenger stainless steel grab rail and spray windscreen including stainless wrap round steel grab rail
Two x Ullman Jockey Seat Biscaya Suspension Seat. The Ullman Jockey Seat Biscaya is
designed to protect the crew and passengers of high-speed craft from injury. The seat design
optimises body posture while the spring and damping system of the Ullman semi active
progressive shock mitigation system takes care of the high forces during impact. The
suspension vertical travel is 150mm (6")
One x One person jockey seat with hinged seat, stainless steel backrest with bolster and seat
securing latch. Useful storage compartment under.
1 x Deluxe rear bench seat including, hinged seat, backrest with bolster and seat securing latch. Big storage locker under. Backrest flips over so you can sit and look astern.
DECK A FRAME & SAFETY
A FRAME
One x Heavy duty stainless steel double 'A' Frame manufactured from 2" tubing. Mounted to
transom. High tow point included for water-skiing.
One x Stainless steel cages with dry boxes fitted with two containers for flares, etc
WELDED IN THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME
One x Single Horseshoe type Life Buoys mounted to 'A' Frame with stainless steel brackets with
Floating Lifebuoy Light + Bracket + Fitting
Single lifebuoy holder on the starboard side
DECK
New Kedge anchor and warp.
Painter with snap clip.
2 warps 4.5m with snap clips
2 springs 11.5m in 15mm material
2 fenders.
Miscellaneous
1 x Stainless steel engine bolt lock fitted chart bag
1 x 2 litre foam fire extinguisher housed in console GRP recess.
1 x 1/3rd Length Keelguard running from the bow.
1 x Ribcraft Custom made all-over boat Moatt Sails cover including all tie down straps etc
1x Moatt sails summer cover for console and seats
TRAILER
Brand New Trailer by seperate negotioation