$145,000 | NSW | 2018 AB INFLATABLES 28 RIB | 2C SURVEY TO 2029
Here is an opportunity to acquire a proven commercial RIB already operating in a successful whale-watching and eco-tour business.
This 2018 AB Inflatables 28 RIB measures 8.5m and operates under current AMSA 2C survey for 10 passengers and 2 crew, with the Certificate of Survey valid through 2029.
The vessel presents in excellent condition and comes ready for continued commercial operations, including its registered dual-axle trailer, safety equipment and AMSA Safety Management System.
This RIB currently works in a commercial whale-watching and eco-tour operation, giving a prospective buyer the opportunity to acquire a vessel already set up for passenger operations.
The owner reports that the vessel generates approximately $360,000 per year in the current business. Buyers should independently verify the business and financial figures as part of their due diligence.
The 8.5m hull provides a practical platform for passenger charter work while retaining the flexibility to operate as a trailerable commercial RIB.
Power comes from twin Yamaha 200hp outboards, which the owner reports are well maintained.
The twin-engine configuration provides the redundancy and performance expected from a commercial passenger vessel, while the RIB design gives the vessel a stable and responsive platform for charter operations.
The sale includes the equipment required to support ongoing commercial operations:
The owner currently operates this commercial RIB in a successful whale-watching and eco-tour business.
For an operator looking to enter or expand in commercial eco-tourism, whale watching or passenger charter operations, this vessel provides an established platform rather than starting with a bare hull.
Its current 2C survey, 10-passenger capacity, twin Yamaha 200hp outboards and included safety equipment give buyers a strong starting point for continued commercial use.
The vessel is located in NSW and presents in very good condition based on the owner's supplied photographs.
$145,000
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Yes. The vessel currently holds AMSA 2C survey for 10 passengers and 2 crew.
The Certificate of Survey is stated to be valid until 2029.
The vessel currently operates in a whale-watching and eco-tourism business.
The current 2C survey allows 10 passengers plus 2 crew.
The RIB is powered by twin Yamaha 200hp outboards.
Yes. The sale includes a dual-axle braked trailer, with registration stated to be current until January 2027.
The sale includes lifejackets, safety equipment, the AMSA Safety Management System and VHF radio.
The RIB is based in NSW.
Yes. It currently operates commercially in a whale-watching and eco-tour business, making this an established application for the vessel.
The owner describes the vessel as being in excellent condition, and the supplied photographs show a RIB presenting in very good condition. Buyers should conduct their own inspection and due diligence.
The asking price is $145,000.
The information supplied relates to the vessel. The owner's business revenue is mentioned as an indication of its current commercial use, but the sale should be treated as a vessel sale unless the business itself is specifically negotiated as part of the transaction.
