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Specifications

Model 7.5
Year 2016
Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
Beam 2.40m
Draft 0.50m
Hull Material GRP
Engine Cummins Mercruiser, 170 HP, 588 hours
Fuel Type diesel
Location Falmouth, UK

Equipment & Extras

Engine
Cummins Mercruiser
Beam (m)
2.4
Draft (m)
0.5
Engine HP
170
CE Category
B (Offshore in winds of up to 40 knots)
Engine Hours
588
Persons Capacity
7
Fuel Capacity (l)
220
  • UK Rib – manufactured on the Isle of Wight
  • Immaculate inboard diesel Cummins Mercruiser
  • SBS EL 2600 twin axle road going trailer (2025)
  • Seating for 5 with 2 jockey seats currently removed
  • Hypalon tubes in light grey with black tread
  • Bow post in mat black
  • Water tight anchor locker
  • Fortress lightweight danforth anchor with chain and rope
  • Helm station with lifting seating – storage underneath
  • Stainless hand rail
  • Twin Coastal Pro suspension jockey seats
  • 2 x fixed passenger jockey seats (currently removed)
  • Port and starboard stern cleat posts in mat black
  • Lifting aft deck with access to engine bay
  • Elephant drainage tubes
  • Helm station cover
  • Full winter cover
  • Electronic throttle controls
  • Bravo One Mercruiser leg drive – new in 2020
  • Serviced annually
  • Professionally maintained
  • Major service in 2026 including engine removal, new fresh & salt water pumps, belts and tensioner
  • Steering cable and helm head replaced 2026
  • Dedicated RPM counter
  • Digital engine displays via Northstar display screen
  • Raymarine Axiom touchscreen chart plotter with separate button controls
  • Garmin VHF with DSC
  • Drop down stainless VHF antenna
  • Scanstrut smartphone holder
  • Fusion bluetooth stereo
  • 12v control panel
  • 2 x automatic bilge pumps – 1 x deck, 1 x engine bay
  • 1 x engine start battery
  • 1 x house battery

Description

Island Ribs are UK RIB builders based on the Isle of Wight, they build high quality RIBs for the leisure and commercial market. This Island Ribs 7.5m was built in 2016 as hull number 2. She has a hugely efficient Cummins Mercruiser QSD 2.0 litre engine giving 170 hp which has been immaculately maintained. CE rated for up to 7 persons there is dedicated seating for 5. A recent SBS twin axle road trailer make transportation straight forward, she also has a full winter cover and summer helm cover for protection. Her length and engine combination make her a practical option for local leisure trips and commuting, or perhaps in the commercial market. Merlin has clearly been very well maintained throughout her ownership, she is in turnkey condition for the season ahead. Currently ashore in Falmouth, she is available for viewings. Please call us for further information.

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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £53
Maintenance £78
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £714/mo
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Total Interest
£13,985
Total Cost (finance)
£56,485

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