2016 Island Ribs 7.5
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Engine Hours
- 588
- Engine Power
- 170hp
- Name of boat
- Merlin
- Fuel capacity
- 220 litres
- CE category B (Offshore in winds of up to 40 knots) for 7 persons
- SBS EL 2600 twin axle road going trailer (2025)
- Seating for 5
- Hypalon tubes in light grey with black tread
- Bow post in mat black
- Water tight anchor locker
- 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
- 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
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.
CONSTRUCTION
CE category B (Offshore in winds of up to 40 knots) for 7 persons
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
DECKWARE
Bow post in mat black
Water tight anchor locker
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
ENGINEERING
Cummins Mercruiser QSD 2.0 litre giving 170 HP
588 hours
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
NAVIGATION/ELECTRONICS
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
Change History
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