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Tornado Rib 8.5 for sale (2005) in Guernsey, United Kingdom

£35,000 GBP
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The Tornado Rib 8.5 for sale in Guernsey, UK, is a high-performance offshore vessel built in 2005 and first registered in 2006. This 8.5-metre RIB offers excellent stability and safety, ideal for offshore excursions or as a commercial support vessel. Equipped with a new 2023 Mercury Verado 300 V8 outboard engine with only 45 hours of use, it boasts hydraulic steering and a three-blade stainless steel propeller. It features a self-draining deck, sturdy construction with a heavy-duty rubbing strake, and ample storage. The boat comes with various covers and modern navigation equipment, including a Garmin GPS/chart plotter and ICOM VHF DSC. A swim boarding ladder, Bruce anchor with chain and warp, and a Vetus stainless steel mooring bollard complete its amenities. This Tornado Rib is available for viewing by appointment through Ocean Cobra Yacht Brokers.

About this Tornado Rib 8.5

General information

Make/model
Tornado Rib 8.5

Price
£35,000 GBPFinance this boat

Tax / VAT status
Not paid / Excluded

Category
Used power boat for sale

Year
2005

Location
Guernsey, United Kingdom

For sale is this superb 2006 first registered Tornado 8.5m RIB – a proven, commercial-grade offshore vessel built for performance, stability, and safety. Tornado RIBs are renowned for their exceptional sea-keeping abilities and robust construction, making them the choice of rescue services, military operators, and serious leisure users alike. This RIB handles beautifully in all conditions — fast, dry, and stable. Cruises comfortably ideal for offshore trips, diving, water sports, or as a commercial support vessel.

EX-VAT

This Tornado 8.5m RIB is available for viewing now via appointment so please get in contact to arrange a booking.

We can assist with arrangements for delivery should this be required. We can also assist with marine insurance and finance.

Ocean Cobra Yacht Brokers

Guernsey, Channel Islands

FURTHER INFORMATION

ENGINE

Number of engines: 1

Engine type: Outboard

Engine Make and Model: Mercury Verado 300 V8

Engine horsepower: 300hp

Engine hours: 45

Engine year: Mercury Verado New in 2023

Engine last service date: February 2025

Fuel: Petrol

Propeller: 3 blade stainless steel

Steering: Hydraulic steering system & steering wheel

TANKS

Fuel tank capacity: 200 Ltrs (1 tanks)

ELECTRICAL

Batteries: 2

Voltage DC: 12v

Clarion speakers (4)

Shore power 240v

Battery charger

Access hatch to console electrics

Mercury engine electronic gauges

Fuel gauge

WATER SYSTEMS

Bilge Pumps: 1 x Rulemate automatic electric with float switch

HULL AND DECK

Boat type: Power

Hull type: Mono planing

Builder: Tornado Ribs

Self-draining deck

Transom: Swim boarding ladder

Stainless steel radar arch

Seating forward of the console

Two Ullman helm suspension jockey seats

Back bench seat with forward and aft back bolster

Heavy duty rubbing strake

Console cover

Individual helm seat covers

All over helm seat cover

Cockpit seating cover

Good storage with access hatches aft

Under seat storage

MOORING AND ANCHORING

Anchor: Bruce with chain and warp

Vetus mooring bollard stainless steel

Bow roller

Stainless Steel bow eye

Anchor locker

NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION

VHF DSC: ICOM IC-M330 (new October 2025)

GPS/Chart plotter/MFD: Garmin

Navigation lights

Radar reflector

Plastimo Offshore 105 compass

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Warps and Fenders

Mercury auxiliary outboard 6hp 4 stroke

Construction

Hull
Planing

Measurements

Length overall
8.50 metres

Beam
2.80 metres

Displacement
1,044 kg

Propulsion

Engine
Mercury Verado 300 V8

Engine hours
45

Fuel
Petrol/Gasoline

Fuel capacity
200 litres

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Broker/Dealer Information

Ocean Cobra Ltd

Mr Martyn Smith
Channel Islands
GY2 4PW
Guernsey

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Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the details of this vessel, Ocean Cobra Limited, who in this case is acting as Brokers only, provides details in good faith, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and do not warrant the condition of the vessel or its equipment. Particulars are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a term of any contract. Safety equipment such as but not limited to fire extinguishers and lifejackets may be supplied as unserviced/unserviceable, it is the buyers responsibility to consider this as part of the sale. A perspective buyer is strongly advised, at his own expense, to check the particulars and specifications and where appropriate to have the vessel and equipment fully surveyed by suitably qualified independent marine surveyors and to personally inspect and sea or river trial the vessel where appropriate. Some items shown in photos may not be included in the sale. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. The owner is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated.

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