J Craft 6.8M

We are pleased to offer for sale this J-Craft 6.8m RIB, built in Portsmouth and originally commissioned in 2007 and which has been extensively overhauled by the current owners. Between 2020 and 2023 the overhaul included: electronics in 2020, 2018 Mercury 225hp V6 fitted 2021, full rebuild / retube in 2023. We have photographs to show the extent that the vendors went to, to update this RIB and they get 10 out of 10 for effort! The boat was taken back to just the hull – old tubes removed, electrics removed, fuel tank removed, seating removed, console removed, even the elephant trunk was removed! It was then carefully and professionally rebuilt (see below for details) and put back together over about 6 months. In 25 years, we’ve never seen any boat owner go to this much effort to renew a RIB.

This RIB has been set up for fast but efficient cruising (17-27kts at 0.85l / mile), and it has plenty of storage and comfortable seating for up to 8 people. She is as much at home as a family RIB or for more serious boating adventures. 

This J-Craft 6.8m RIB is now available for viewings and is currently sat on her trailer in our main display at Northney Marina. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions and to arrange your viewing.

Dimensions:

• LOA: 6.8m
• Beam: 2.5m
• Internal Beam: 1.53m
• Tube Diameter: 0.38-0.46m
• Dry Weight: 700kg 
• Fuel Capacity: 200l (150nm +50nm reserve)
• Max Horsepower: 275HP

Propulsion / Steering:

• Mercury 225hp V6 (SEPT18/ 523 hours)
• Mercury Mirage Plus 19P 3 blade prop in good condition
• Electronic fly by wire throttle with push button start, throttle only, docking (50% power)
• 2 x Mercury SmartCraft gauges
• Mercury Active Trim
• Power Steering

Electronics (fitted 2020):

• Raymarine Element 9” Plotter with Navionics charts
• HV100 transom mounted transducer
• ICOM M330GE VHF with tri-band watch
• Fusion Bluetooth stereo with waterproof speakers

Hull and Tubes (re-tubed 2023):

• New Orca Hypalon tubes and rubbing strake, pressure release valves and stainless steel-insert handles, 3 years warranty remaining
• Deck/stringers replaced
• Lockers rebuilt and reconfigured
• Old anti-foul removed, hull checked and copper coated
• Non-slip deck

Fittings (bow to stern):

• Samson post
• Raised anchor locker with heavy duty Vetus hatch 
• Bruce anchor, 6m 10mm chain, 40m rode
• Underdeck locker with heavy duty Vetus hatch offering large storage capacity
• Double console with large locker and stainless-steel grab rails, glove box with 12v socket
• 2 x triple jockey seats with blue upholstery (replaced 2023), large storage capacity in each
• Fuel sender access
• 200l under deck fuel tank
• Bench seat with 2 x batteries and power steering pump, primary fuel filter
• 2 x bilge pumps in well
• Heavy duty 2” stainless steel A-Frame with LED nav lights, VHF antenna and ski tow
• Auxiliary outboard bracket
• Elephant trunk bailer

Trailer:

• SBS 2000 roller trailer in good condition, bought second hand in 2021 as almost new and serviced every year since
• Hub flush kit
• Spare wheel
• Light board

Other:

• Silver 'Ducks Back' boat cover
• Comprehensive paperwork inc. continuous ownership back to original VAT invoice and invoice/ receipts for outboard (2021) and refurb (DEC22-APR23)
• Miscellaneous – kill cord, lines, fenders, pump, paddles, fire extinguisher included
• 6HP Mercury auxiliary, 2.3m tender, spare prop available by separate negotiation

This J-Craft 6.8m RIB is now available for viewings and is currently sat on her trailer in our main display at Northney Marina. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions and to arrange your viewing.