McLaughlin Boat Works has new 480 Rib Coach boats with Honda 50 HP engines. Priced at $31,500 ($6200 off retail). This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top of the line Rib.. The features of the McLaughlin KIWI rib are ones we would want if we were the buyer. Durability, Ease of operation, Facilitate teaching sailing and provide safety in all conditions. While pictures show the boats at regattas these are new, never used. The air pontoons are constructed with ORCA Hypalon fabric doubled up in strategic wear points. Color of the pontoons chosen to reduce heat build up. The floor is a fiberglass composite with closed cell foam. There is a 1/4 inch aluminum plate under the working area of the floor.. This allows stress points to be through bolted with lock nuts to assure longevity...There are 6 lifting pads for crane launching. They also serve for tie downs when when trailering,
The pontoons have 4 chambers. Each with their own pressure relief valve.
Other items included: Anchor w line, Throw able cushion, 6 gallon fuel tank, Turbo Swing towing bar, foot activated air pump, Hypalon repair kit, stainless grab bars, recessed rabbit ear bow cleat, safety lanyard key starting, easy turn steering knob, 3 sitting areas. All wiring, steering and motor controls are run under a removable floor panel. The marine battery is hidden in steering console. All this creates a clutter free working area. The floor is design to self bail.. No bilge pump is required. All in al you will not find a better teaching RIB at any price.