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Originally Posted by Pizzapeetso
Hmm. I wouldn't want to look like the Pimp of Portrush. Its brilliant you've given it a good going over. It would cost me about £200 to go over for the day to do likewise. What about the interior and amenities? Everything working? I have a missus and three nippers to stow. Is it big enough for us all to kip in bags? We'd want to do a bit of everything (cruise, ski, tow, socialise). Would it be one you would choose for that? Nothing mad weather wise but seas can spring up quickly on the north coast.
It seems overpriced to me. As you say I'd rather he'd got the mechanicals 101% and left it looking a bit grubby.
I'd value your opinion.
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Pizza,
I stuck a bid of 20k on it in June and he didn't bite. From what I understand it's been sitting there for best part of two years now with no takers.
Everything seems in one piece with the exception of the cabin sliding door. That's got a broken corner off the curved perspex. An easy fix though for someone with a bit of nouse.
Bravo 1 drives so you shouldn't go too far wrong there and the 454's shouldn't be too much grief as long as you're not giving them stick continually. If you're handy with spanners they're dead easy to work on yourself and parts are easy and cheap (For Marine) to come by.
Stainless props which have been antifouled. Not sure what thats about.
Bennet tabs which are a godsend on this type of rig. Seem to remember them as dual ram but not sure now.
Shower to transom has fitting on Bathing platform but no hose. I assume that's there somewhere.
It's got a shorepower fitting but I don't think that's any more than a charger.
Cabin will give you enough room for the nippers as long as they aren't too big. I sleep a whole family of five on the san marino which is a little tight but do-able.
Fridge etc looked fine. Alcohol burner as a stove which I personally would dump and use the camping gaz burners that you can get for £15 and £1 a cartridge. They seem to do better than any boat cooker I've seen.
I'm told that everything is working fine but the batteries were obviously dead as a dodo when I went over so couldn't check wiring through. No reason to believe that it wasn't though. I guess if you do a deal you could ask that it's put back in the water and running.
Canopy is a little caravan like but very spacious so does it matter what it looks like.
A couple of nicks in the hull here and there but no more than I'd expect.
Back cushions will probably need replacing but the front seats are in one piece which is where the money is.
Dashboard is looking a little dated now but that didn't bother me as I'd quite enjoy bringing that up to date. No nav but I seem to remember there is a vhf.
If it's anything like my san marino, you won't be using this much for skiing other than a straight tow behind the boat but should be ok to tow the kids around off plane. They need about 20 - 25 knots to get up on the plane and stay there comfortably which can be a bit quick with a huge wake.
Trailer looked more than serviceable but I would guess the brakes / bearings need looking at.
This is a bastard great lump to tow around, nothing less than a range rover will touch it I wouldn't think. All up weight must be getting on for 4 1/2 tonnes with the trailer.
All in all I wouldn't have hesitated at £20k but I felt it wasn't worth it for what he's asking. Why not have a straight word with Medway Bridge before you go down and ask him what he'd take now? Be prepared for a little tidying for the first season and next winter get stuck in and you'll have a really nice boat that looks the part. It'll look even better if you have Peter Stringfellow looks as that'll match the paint job!