Tornado 8.5

£35,000

Additional Information

Listing ownerOcean Cobra
ConditionUsed
MakeTornado
Model8.5
Year2005
LOA8.5m
Beam2.8m
Displacement1,044 kg
DriveOutboard
Number of engines1
EngineMercury Verado 300 V8
Engine hours45
FuelPetrol
Fuel capacity200 Ltrs
CountryGuernsey

Contact

Ocean Cobra Yacht Brokers
Guernsey, Channel Islands

Phone/Whatsapp: (+44) 07839 708530

Email: oceancobra@icloud.com

Message: https://www.messenger.com/t/OceanCobraLtd

Details

For sale is this superb 2006 first registered Tornado 8.5m RIB – a proven, commercial-grade offshore vessel built for performance, stability, and safety. Tornado RIBs are renowned for their exceptional sea-keeping abilities and robust construction, making them the choice of rescue services, military operators, and serious leisure users alike. This RIB handles beautifully in all conditions — fast, dry, and stable. Cruises comfortably ideal for offshore trips, diving, water sports, or as a commercial support vessel.

EX-VAT

This Tornado 8.5m RIB is available for viewing now via appointment so please get in contact to arrange a booking or click here to book online.

We can assist with arrangements for delivery should this be required. We can also assist with marine insurance and finance.

 

Ocean Cobra Yacht Brokers

Guernsey, Channel Islands

 

 

 


Engines
  • Number of engines: 1
  • Engine type: Outboard
  • Engine Make and Model: Mercury Verado 300 V8
  • Engine horsepower: 300hp
  • Engine hours: 45
  • Engine year: Mercury Verado New in 2023
  • Engine last service date: February 2025
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Propeller: 3 blade stainless steel
  • Steering: Hydraulic steering system & steering wheel

 

Tanks

  • Fuel tank capacity: 200 Ltrs (1 tanks)

 

Electrical

  • Batteries: 2
  • Voltage DC: 12v
  • Clarion speakers (4)
  • Shore power 240v
  • Battery charger
  • Access hatch to console electrics
  • Mercury engine electronic gauges
  • Fuel gauge

 

Water systems

  • Bilge Pumps: 1 x Rulemate automatic electric with float switch

 

Hull & Deck

  • Boat type: Power
  • Hull type: Mono planing
  • Builder: Tornado Ribs
  • Self-draining deck
  • Transom: Swim boarding ladder
  • Stainless steel radar arch
  • Seating forward of the console
  • Two Ullman helm suspension jockey seats
  • Back bench seat with forward and aft back bolster
  • Heavy duty rubbing strake
  • Console cover
  • Individual helm seat covers
  • All over helm seat cover
  • Cockpit seating cover
  • Good storage with access hatches aft
  • Under seat storage

 

Mooring & Anchoring

  • Anchor: Bruce with chain and warp
  • Vetus mooring bollard stainless steel
  • Bow roller
  • Stainless Steel bow eye
  • Anchor locker

 

Navigation & communication

  • VHF DSC: ICOM IC-M330 (new October 2025)
  • GPS/Chart plotter/MFD: Garmin
  • Navigation lights
  • Radar reflector
  • Plastimo Offshore 105 compass

 

Additional information

  • Warps and Fenders
  • Mercury auxiliary outboard 6hp 4 stroke

 

Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the details of this vessel, Ocean Cobra Limited, who in this case is acting as Brokers only, provides details in good faith, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and do not warrant the condition of the vessel or its equipment. Particulars are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a term of any contract. Safety equipment such as but not limited to fire extinguishers and lifejackets may be supplied as unserviced/unserviceable, it is the buyers responsibility to consider this as part of the sale. A perspective buyer is strongly advised, at his own expense, to check the particulars and specifications and where appropriate to have the vessel and equipment fully surveyed by suitably qualified independent marine surveyors and to personally inspect and sea or river trial the vessel where appropriate. Some items shown in photos may not be included in the sale. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. The owner is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated.