Ribtec 655 Camel Trophy

We are pleased to offer for sale this Ribtec 655 Camel Trophy edition RIB.

This RIBTEC 655 Camel Trophy RIB is powered by a lovely Yamaha F150 4-Stroke engine (2005 model year). The famous strong hull on this craft was constructed to meet the demands of all weather conditions, especially for the ocean race so this RIB offers a reasonable range of cruising in comfort, has excellent handling and is a very capable and reliable RIB.

This RIB seats six people easily – this one has been updated to have two single jockey seats at the console and two, two-person reversible bench seats behind them. This gives a great social space at the rear of the cockpit which incorporates a table with drinks holders. This configuration is believed to be the only one of it’s kind and it was fitted out by the previous owner. There is lots of storage under both bench seats plus the huge bow locker. The current owners bought this RIB in 2018. They are a family of five and they have thoroughly enjoyed their times out on the water, but busy lives have meant that they now struggle to use their boat, so it was rarely used during 2022 and 2023 and it hasn’t been used by them at all during 2024.

A little bit of history about the Camel Trophy race in 2000 (press release):

“The world’s biggest RIB event took place in the South Pacific in July 2000. Sixty-one boats were built by Ribtec for the event which was an extraordinary feat of logistics and endurance. A total of fifty boats set off from Tonga and after more than 1,000 miles of open sea crossing, all fifty craft finally arrived safely in Western Samoa. The Honda-powered Ribtec 655’s carried competitors from thirteen different countries through the most spectacular conditions, putting the boats to the ultimate test.”

This boat has had considerable money spent on it in recent years, to modernise and future-proof it which includes:

New tubes

New bench seats fitted with all new cushions all round

Console professionally painted black along with new grey deck paint

Recent seat & console cover made

Original fuel tank removed and replaced

Service and maintenance history that we are holding includes:

Boat valeted and tubes professionally cleaned, and UV protected (Feb 2024)

Boat valeted (May 2023)

New started battery (Apr 2023)

Engine winterised (Nov 2022)

2 x new wheel bearings plus one new tyre (Nov 2022)

4 x new injectors (Aug 2022)

New bilge pump (2021)

Engine service inc. new impeller and spark plugs (Dec 2020)

Fuel system flush inc. new filter and water separator (2020)

VHF radio

Yamaha multi-function gauges inc. fuel, time, trip, temp, tacho, engine hours

Stereo radio

Compass

Storage locker in front of console

Anchor locker

Windscreen at the helm

Stainless steel ‘A’ frame on transom

Ownership history we are holding includes:

Bill of Sale (2018) to current owners

**Please note: we do not hold a copy of the original VAT invoice**

**Please note: Raytheon GPS unit is original to the boat and will need replacing. Navigation lights known to be broken/not working**

This RIB is in our display and is available for viewings with us 6 days a week.

Please don't hesitate to call us or email us with questions and to arrange your viewing.