Coastline 7.25m Rib - 2005
Volvo Penta D3 turbo charged inboard diesel engine, supplied with trailer
Mechanical
Coastline 7.25m Rib - 2005
Volvo Penta D3 turbo charged inboard diesel engine, supplied with trailer
Mechanical
- Volvo Penta D3 turbo charged inboard diesel engine
- SX-MTD 3 Drive
- Cruising speed 18 knots
- Maximum speed 28 knots
Stainless steel fuel tank of approximately 180 litre capacity.
- Fuel consumption at 18 knots is approximately one litre per nautical mile.
New propeller, water pump, turbo and alternator - 2019
The engine and stern drive have just been serviced (August 2021),
Stern drive bellows - 2021
Electrical
- Two Numax 80AH Deep cycle Batteries - 2019
Navigation
- AIS (Automatic Information system) equipment
- DSC/VHF Radio
- Navigation lights
Deck
- Jockey seating for 6 and bench seating for 2 although she can carry more if required
- Anchor and chain - 2019
Canvas
- Winter storage whole boat cover.
- De-mountable Bimini hood which reduces the jockey seating by two - 2019
- Bimini hood side panels with clear window panels for camping and weather protection - 2019
Miscellaneous
Documentation
- Bill of Sale evidencing 5 years clear title
- SSR certificate
- Evidence of UK location on Dec 31st 2020
- RCD plate onboard evidencing RCD status
Safety
- Two automatic bilge water pumps
- One automatic engine bilge water pump
Owners Comments
Happy Days as she is known is a 7.25 metre RIB powered by a Volvo Penta D3 turbocharged inboard diesel engine. Built as a category B chase boat for a yacht in 2006. Bought by me specifically to enjoy a tour around the North Scottish Coast on my retirement in 2019. In preparation for my two-month cruise and given the waters I was going to cross, I had a major engine and stern drive overhaul by a Volvo agency before departure. She was fitted with a new propeller, water pump, turbo, and alternator. The engine and stern drive have just been serviced (August 2021), work which included the replacement of the sterndrive bellows.
Happy Days is the most stable and comfortable RIB I have ever driven. Her very low center of gravity means she does not tip or rock easily. She cuts through waves to provide a gentle ride and is very dry. In the seas off Scotland she proved herself to be a very capable vessel. I have cruised the south coast, the Scilly Isles, and the north coast of Brittany in her and will be sad to see her go but my age makes this type of activity unpopular with my family.
