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Old 28-08-2005, 05:41 PM   #1
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New toy wanted

Unfortunatley not a "Power Boat" this time ( found one of them )

Looking for a 23 - 26ft trailerable 4 berth boat capable of pulling a tube (or two) ... something similar to the 2355 bayliner layout that the wife and kids + friends will be happy on ..

budget of 15-16G ( cash )



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Old 28-08-2005, 06:04 PM   #2
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Didnt you buy a large powerboat not so long ago?
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Old 28-08-2005, 06:20 PM   #3
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that is the "Tullio Abatte" which i still have available and still intend to buy ... ( the owners getting desperate and the price is still going down ) ..Hence:
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( found one of them )
just working on the power/drives before i commit ..
But seeing as it would be a long-term project I /We
want something "turn-key" for family use in the meantime
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Old 28-08-2005, 06:26 PM   #4
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Got a pic of that one?
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Old 28-08-2005, 06:46 PM   #5
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http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/DEV396/
26ft Wellcraft.
This is a 'project' boat but looks pretty much complete.
Has been on the market for about 12months so could be open to offers.
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Old 29-08-2005, 08:31 AM   #6
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Check out Boats & Outboards (Australia) there's some really nice looking sports cruisers for not a lot of money. Don't know what it would cost to ship one back to the uk though.
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Don't know what it would cost to ship one back to the uk though.
About a 1/3 less if it only goes to Spain Mike!
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Old 29-08-2005, 12:46 PM   #8
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Check out Boats & Outboards (Australia) there's some really nice looking sports cruisers for not a lot of money. Don't know what it would cost to ship one back to the uk though.
you could always ship it back yourself
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Old 30-08-2005, 07:30 PM   #9
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Although it's a horrible feeling ( not havin a BOAT ! ) i am now wondering wether it's worth waiting a couple of months for this one and concentrating on sourcing the bits for the possible "abatte" restoration ?

I know there will be a FEW bargains around once the season ends (mostley problematic old shite) but: do you think its better to wait it out or spend it now ?

PPS: "Mr Rob" a pic (or a few) of the "Abatte"


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Old 30-08-2005, 08:22 PM   #10
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Bloody hell! Thats a project and a half!
Whats the asking price for that?
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Old 30-08-2005, 10:20 PM   #11
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Honestly it's not as bad as it looks

The gell coat is (under the grime) in very good condition

My main concern is finding a couple of "V's" to fit in the same space as a pair of str8 sixes !

pps: give it a few more weeks and about a grand will buy it .....
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Old 30-08-2005, 10:37 PM   #12
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be bloody sure it aint got rotten structures!
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Old 31-08-2005, 08:41 PM   #13
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its got look a bit grotty! If I was you I would go down there with a cordless drill and drill a few holes to find out. That trailer also looks a bit fubar'ed too.
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Already made a few holes

lookin good............

Anybody got a "moisture meter" ???
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