theteacher
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2011
- Messages
- 159
Picked up this 2009 Avon 310 Rover LITE Friday evening late and then went out of town Saturday, so today was her maiden voyage for us. Went perfect. The 2009 Mercury 9.9 started first pull and ran like a top, just perfect running engine. Previous owner said he only had this rig out 4 or 5 times, which usually means 8 - 10. Wife and I with a little gear and it seams to get on plane quick enough and doesn't require full throttle to either get there or stay there.
Downside......pain in the butt getting the motor on the boat, not sure if it's better to put it on when on land or once the rib is on the water? No trailer obviously.
Other problem, sore back from tiller steer. I was sitting on the side and was twisted. I will probably try to trade this for a little bigger RIB with a wheel and a little bigger motor, and trailer. This RIB still has high value because of its age, I would think. I had asked for value of it before I got it, one guy answered and said about $2,500.00. NADA is about $3,600.00, so I think I could get $3,000.00 selling out right next spring, tho' I may list it soon.
Then I can just go find a used 12 - 14 footer with steering and negotiate with cash. I can add cash to whatever I sell this 1 for also, I'm not limited to $3,000.00. The original owner that I got it from had almost $5,500.00 in it, I have his receipt from when new. He might not have shopped enough, I think it can be bought new now for a little less than that even.
This is juts a toy to explore with, we also have a 22' Stingray with a 300 hp 350 MAG and a little cuddy, we overnight on it often.
Just being on the water is great !!!
Downside......pain in the butt getting the motor on the boat, not sure if it's better to put it on when on land or once the rib is on the water? No trailer obviously.
Other problem, sore back from tiller steer. I was sitting on the side and was twisted. I will probably try to trade this for a little bigger RIB with a wheel and a little bigger motor, and trailer. This RIB still has high value because of its age, I would think. I had asked for value of it before I got it, one guy answered and said about $2,500.00. NADA is about $3,600.00, so I think I could get $3,000.00 selling out right next spring, tho' I may list it soon.
Then I can just go find a used 12 - 14 footer with steering and negotiate with cash. I can add cash to whatever I sell this 1 for also, I'm not limited to $3,000.00. The original owner that I got it from had almost $5,500.00 in it, I have his receipt from when new. He might not have shopped enough, I think it can be bought new now for a little less than that even.
This is juts a toy to explore with, we also have a 22' Stingray with a 300 hp 350 MAG and a little cuddy, we overnight on it often.
Just being on the water is great !!!
