Has anyone heard of Nautica?

[Hood_Lum]

Bare 03 RIB - Should I get it?

I have a chance to get a 2003 Nautica 18' inflatable rib. It's completely bare. No console, outboard, or trailer. But it's in pretty good condition.
They are asking $5k. Is that a good price? Haven't really heard of this brand until now. Looks like they got shut down in 2012.
How much does it usually cost to install a center console on one of these?
I already have a yamaha 115hp to use with it.

Thanks

 

[Hood_Lum]

Didn't get a response on the rib section. Then I realized not too many ppl go there. So I'll try my luck here.
Here's what I posted:

I have a chance to get a 2003 Nautica 18' inflatable rib. It's completely bare. No console, outboard, or trailer. But it's in pretty good condition.
They are asking $5k. Is that a good price? Haven't really heard of this brand until now. Looks like they got shut down in 2012.
How much does it usually cost to install a center console on one of these?
I already have a yamaha 115hp to use with it.

Thanks

 

[jbcurt00]

Hood, try not to start multiple topics in multiple forums. If you decide that the forum you started a topic in isnt a good fit or you want it in a different forum, just PrivateMessage any Mod. They can move it for you.

From 9p on a Fri til 10a on Sat isnt a very long time to wait for a reply. But hopefully, now that its in Boat Topics, you'll get some replies.

Thanks

 

[Sea Rider]

Nautica is a good Sib/Rib brand, are Hypalon made which is preffered to plain PVC, will last longer if highly exposed to sun. Priice is all about its condition and it's always negotiable with seller, if in a hurry will surely accept less. To add a Nautica center console and seat is always more costly than buying say same asian elements. Will need a steering wheel, steeering system, cables, linkages.

Check Defender for center consoles & seats. Nautica is still on bussiness.

Happy Boating

 

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[Watermann]

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Hood, there's quite a bit of price difference depending on where your located. You can try checking NADA and don't list a motor to get a rough idea. There is a few different models of that rib but they seem to hold their resale pretty well. Also does the rib come with a trailer?