Does anyone know of this boat?

[verytricky]

Info I have been given is that it is quite a 'tired' boat, and was not a good idea. Also something about it being ruined by adding a deck or something?

But - it handled well at 100mph, it should handle OK at 60mph!

But cats are a different animal - you should invest in the advice of a marine engineer who actually drove it in record attempts, races etc...


There is one who lurks on Boatmad....

[Pash 1]

can you explain tired? not into boating terms yet!

[verytricky]

Hey - I dont have much of a clue either.

It is aparently old for a race boat, and has had several modifications / rebuilds that may not have been up to the original high standards....

It used to be a very very fast boat, and holds some world/british records ( at least the hull does )

[Pash 1]

Thanks,
Im going to take a look and see what come from there
Cheers

[motorvator]

Martin,

just in case you didn't think to look up the history, see here

http://boatmad.com/forum/showthread....highlight=Puma

http://boatmad.com/forum/showthread....highlight=Puma

http://boatmad.com/forum/showthread....highlight=Puma

So would seem to be a mix of parts. Ply hulls so be prepared for a bit of maintenance.

Where did the phantom bit come from in the description? And how long has the latest owner had her?

Maybe Gav could look her over, it seems closer to his end of the country, whatever I would definately get someone to look her over, you don't need any more toys round the world that you can't use

Be lucky buddy

[Pash 1]

Cheers Buddy (no street cred ruined!)
am thinking about going up to see the boat on bank holiday monday

[Pash 1]

Things progress,
Have just spoken to the chap and am going up't norf to look at the boat on Monday mega special thanks to Blufin (Jon) for taking the time to talk me through the pros' and cons of owning a cat we chatted for nearly 45 mins this morning.
THats what makes this site simply the best - folk willing to lend a helping hand and advise to guys like me so thanks to you all.

WILL KEEP YOU POSTED

Who knows you may see me and my "Boat Bitch" out on her when we get back from Vegas

[Captain Chaos]

Originally Posted by Pash 1

special thanks to Blufin (Jon) for taking the time to talk me through the pros' and cons of owning a cat we chatted for nearly 45 mins this morning.

fck me, Jonny Bluefinn must have been ill or have taken a disliking to you!............... ONLY 45 mins!

Sorry, I have to give someone else gassbag abuse when I can........... best of luck with the cat. If it makes any difference to you, I think i recognise the motor as one of a pair that came from the states, until recently had next to feck all use!

[Pash 1]

Chaos,
What would this site be without your abuse??????????

Well we will see waht its like on Monday been told what to look out for and check Jon Blufin gave me the pointers.

So here goes and in the words of the Sherrif in Jaws "I think we need a bigger boat"!!

[Pash 1]

Opps forgot to mention the help from Tony Davis and Jon Fuller Cheers chaps it ment alot, Ouch Tony looks like you need a good Lawyer _ I may be able to help lol

[roofer]

I know this boat quite well and can say there was no rot and no damage when I last so it about a year ago Last time I so it it was a bare hull so can't comment on the rigging.

[Pash 1]

Thanks Roofer,
As I said going up to see her on Monday
Martin

[Pash 1]

Went up to see the boat today and she's in good nick, could'nt find any rot, the transom bracket that broke yesterday is being replaced before I take her and the break was not that bad just a weld that had gone, but the guy is getting a new bracket fitted.

So it looks like we have done a deal, as I said had a good root around in the sponsons and the stern and could find nothing suspect so that will do for me. It may be a tired old race boat but with some tender love and care it should give us a couple of years of fun.

thanks again guys for all of your help and advice.

Martin

[TimB-C]

Great news, could make a nice family day boat!! no cooking mind:

[Pash 1]

FAMILY DAY BOAT,
point one: the only family I have is my Wife (dedicated sefl named "Boat Bitch")
Point two: Im an orphan (at leat that what I call myself since my parents died)
point three: My "Boat Bitch" is a great cook!!
point four: its gona be a "Pleasure Boat"
point five: cheers for the advise about cooking on board
point six: im off on holiday soon so happy wife letting me get boat....

Hoping to complete the "Round Southampton Water" race when MV Oriana Comes back to port with the mother and father inlaw on board - beats waving at them from pier 10

[Pash 1]

Oppsssss forgot the Kids!
all bought and paid for apart from two! got five but you just cant keep a good catholic boy down!!!!!!