Scorpion RIB 8.5 Mk II RIB (1996) for sale in Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom

£44,000 GBP
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Summary

Rarely available, the diesel-powered Scorpion 8.5 MkII RIB combines sleek style with terrific handling, making it one of the finest sea boats offered on the market. Built in 2006 by Lymington-based maker, Scorpion, the 8.65m boat with a beam of 2.73m is in excellent condition. Capable of a thrilling 45-knot top speed with a Yanmar 6LP STZP 315hp Diesel Engine, this boat offers an exciting sea experience. It's fitted out with 2 x GPS plotters and a Raymarine radar system, amongst other equipment. With generous storage options including a large bow locker, helm console locker, and an aft under bench locker, storing essentials is hassle-free. A key feature is its seating arrangement, providing a place for 10 people. The boat is maintained professionally, backed by a comprehensive service history. It is currently being stored in Hamble, Southampton, and viewings are available by appointment. A separate dry stack berth is also available. Featuring new 2 x 120ah batteries as of April 2024, the boat's Mercruiser outdrive was fully overhauled in 2022, and has been dry stack stored since. It also has a fire extinguisher in the engine bay and comes with fitted covers for the helm console, seats and aft bench.

General information
Make/model
Scorpion RIB 8.5 Mk II RIB
Category
Used power boat for sale
Price
Price comment
Share ownership options available
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
RONALD THE RIB
Year
1996
Length overall
8.70 metres
Beam
2.70 metres
Draft
1.50 metres
Displacement
900 kg
Hull
GRP Planing Hull
Location
Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom

About this Scorpion RIB 8.5 Mk II RIB

English

A rare opportunity to buy the superbly styled & terrific handling diesel powered Scorpion RIB 8.5 MkII RIB.

NB. - if Hamble berthing suits you, please enquire about shared ownership options or buy outright & benefit from trade price running costs. This Scorpion RIB is professionally maintained and presented in lovely condition, these Scorpion RIBS rarely come to market. One of the very best sea boats you can buy and capable of a 45 knot top speed. Equipped with 2 x GPS plotters, Raymarine radar, VHF, trim tabs & battery charger. Huge storage lockers and excellent service history. Viewing by appointment Hamble, Southampton. Dry stack berth available separately

Full Specification:

Please Note:

If Hamble berthing suits you, please enquire about shared ownership options or buy outright & benefit from trade price running costs.

Scorpion RIB 8.5 Mk II Diesel powered RIB

Built 2006

Manufacturer: Scorpion RIB, Lymington. UK

LOA: 8.65m / 28' 3"

BEAM: 2.73m / 8'9"

DRAFT: 1.0m Outdrive down

Fuel Tank: 376 litres / 82.8 Gallons

Storage:

Large bow locker - storing wake-boards, water skis etc

Helm console locker: space for 8 pers cannister liferaft and cleaning equipment

Aft under bench locker

Seating:

4 x single jockey seats

Aft bench seating 4

Fwd console seating for 2 pers.

Engine:

Single Yanmar 6LP STZP 315hp Diesel

Mercuriser Bravo 3 outdrive with Duo-props

Approx Hours: 1,100

Cruising speed:  25 knots

Maximum speed: 45 knots (3,800rpm)

Fuel consumption - consistent average of 13 litres litres per hr / 2.8 Gal p/hr (at 25 knots)

Service history: annually serviced by Yanmar expert and excellent paperwork since build in 2006.

Mercruiser outdrive entirely overhauled & rebuilt by Mercruiser dealer in 2022 (receipts available on inspection)

Always Drystack stored since outdrive overhaul

2 x 120ah Battery's New April 2024

Other equipment:

Raymarine C80 GPS Plotter & Radar

Raymarine Radar scanner

Lowrance 8" plotter with fishfinder depth

Icom VHF

Bennetts Trim tabs

2 x Manual Jabsco bilge pump (in engine bay and in separate bilge sump)

1 x Auto Rule bilge pump in sump

1 x Auto bilge pump in engine bay

230v Battery charger 

Shore power cable

Fire extinguisher in engine bay

Aft bench cover

Helm console and seats cover

1 x fitted engine bay 230v heater

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Broker/Dealer Information

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Mr Alastair Shove
Hamble Le Rice
SO31 4RE
United Kingdom
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