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Hypalon RIB Dinghy (9½ to 10½ ft)

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Jmreim

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Vessel Name
Boundless
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2013 North Pacific 43'
Looking for a name brand in very good condition. Outboard not required but would love a Torqeedo electric or similar (would also consider a small gas engine in very good condition).

Replacing a Walker Bay 325ST Console RIB wiht 30hp Tohatsu in very good condition that's just too big/heavy/fast for us. Will gladly consider a trade.

Pls PM me here at TF -
Jim
 
Buy new, the little you will save by buying used is not worth it. Used inflatables are generally in pretty rough shape and you can forget about repairing them.

pete
 
Pete Meisinger said:
Buy new, the little you will save by buying used is not worth it. Used inflatables are generally in pretty rough shape and you can forget about repairing them.

pete
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Welllll

In 2010 I purchased a 2003 Caribe 12' complete with a Honda 40. Seller was then on TF.
I have used that dinghy extensively ever since, though I am finding recently that I envy guys with a 14 or 15. There is no other reason that I might move up than size. At 20 yrs old, provided I do a little maintenance, there should be another 20 years in that boat.
 
Hi, anyone have advice as to where to buy a 9' RIB in the SF Bay Area? I'm looking to support a local dealer and the personal service that might bring. So far I have not found such a place that has name brand inventory or specializes in inflatables....other than West Marine. Thanks!
 
Tigress said:
Hi, anyone have advice as to where to buy a 9' RIB in the SF Bay Area? I'm looking to support a local dealer and the personal service that might bring. So far I have not found such a place that has name brand inventory or specializes in inflatables....other than West Marine. Thanks!
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I ended up ordering through Defender for the AB 10 Aluminum I purchased 1.5 years ago. Was before they changed their virtual storefront. I tried finding a local dealer in San Diego but they just weren't competitive. Not even close. Although SF is a bigger city, SD is a bigger boating center so I was surprised. That said, there are some definite benefits to buying from a local dealer. They will setup the outboard, help with registration, etc. Definitely value there if it's your home town.

Please update with whatever you decide.

Peter
 
I have a Inmar 8' ( i think ) 2018 inflatable with inflatable floor. Always kept in the bag so in great shape. .With a Torqeedo electric travel (model) outboard. The outboard is older but still works fine. Both in storage for the last year. My new boat has a tender. 14' with 60 hp . Easy enough with the boom to launch and reload. Thought of keeping it but no need. If interested pm me.
 
Tigress said:
Hi, anyone have advice as to where to buy a 9' RIB in the SF Bay Area? I'm looking to support a local dealer and the personal service that might bring. So far I have not found such a place that has name brand inventory or specializes in inflatables....other than West Marine. Thanks!
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No affiliation but start here….

BOAT SPECIALISTS
Northern California - Richmond

Boat Specialists is now serving the San Francisco Bay Area!

Founded in Ventura, CA, in 1976, Boat Specialists is pleased to offer its outstanding service, competitive pricing, and excellent selection of boats and outboard motors to the Bay Area boating community.
location
LOCATION
790 National Court
Richmond, CA 94804
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Sal’s Inflatables in Alameda
 
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mvweebles said:
I ended up ordering through Defender for the AB 10 Aluminum

Peter
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Hi Jim,

I bought the same dinghy as Peter, AB 10 AL Lamina, also from Defender. A little easier for me as I am only 20 minutes from their store. We went with a 20hp Tohatsu. I'm sure a 15 would be plenty.

Our motor is a rope start. Even though it starts easily and Diane can handle it, I would go electric.

Rob
 
Local Bay Area RIB Dealer

warfdog said:
No affiliation but start here….

BOAT SPECIALISTS
Northern California - Richmond

Boat Specialists is now serving the San Francisco Bay Area!

Founded in Ventura, CA, in 1976, Boat Specialists is pleased to offer its outstanding service, competitive pricing, and excellent selection of boats and outboard motors to the Bay Area boating community.
location
LOCATION
790 National Court
Richmond, CA 94804
GET DIRECTIONS
timing
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm PT
call
415-941-3175
email
bayarea@boatspecialists.com

ALSO TRY…
Sal’s Inflatables in Alameda
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Hi and thanks! I visited them a few days ago and found them knowledgable and friendly but with no inflatable inventory to look through, assess quality, compare differences, etc. Seems most of their in-stock RIBs are in Ventura not Richmond. I am hopeful that I can do some hands-on diligence before purchase...I am not one of those who would buy a car or furniture, say, without seeing it in person.
 
Defender doesn’t ship dingy’s I recall. Purchased a west marine Hypalon 10.2 and 20 hp Tohatsu. Nice combo. WM quality just fine. Bay Area too.
 
I ordered an Achilles RIB and trailer from Defender last year. The whole rig was shipped in one piece on a gooseneck car trailer.
 
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