Marshan's on Ebay

Woody · 21-05-2006, 10:01 AM

Does anybody know anything about the history of the 2 19ft Marshan's currently on Ebay ? Both appear to be identicle in spec 19ft with a circa late 80's/early 90's XR2. I am interested in either but finding it difficult to make a decission on which to go for. Shockwave has now reached its minimum whereas the other has not.

Has anyone anyone any divine wisdom to offer as i know about phantoms but not much about Marshans.

Thanks

Woody

Jon Fuller · 21-05-2006, 10:13 AM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Power-speed-bo...temZ4640679785

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marshan-19-Pha...mZ260000122097

There's also a 162 on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marshan-17ft-P...temZ4641630740

Rebel Skier · 21-05-2006, 10:29 AM

im only going by what i have heard, but apparently the marshan 19 doesnt run as fast or nicely as the 21. however i may be wrong and im not sure how it compares to a phantom......i hope this is of some help.

gar163y · 21-05-2006, 01:36 PM

The 16' Marshan, I think was the best boat Terry and Colin ever designed - it was totally forgiving in all respects. I ski raced two, one with a Merc 90 and the other with a Johnson 140 and you could do anything in them. The 162 was the later model with the wider rear cockpit. The 21 drove and felt much like a bigger and heavier 16 but having said that I considered the 19 to be very disappointing in comparison. I very nearly bought one but at the last minute decided on a Ring 18 and never regretted my decision.

michaelcaine · 21-05-2006, 01:59 PM

i was once told by a creditable member on this site that a well set up marshan 21 is easily as good as a phantom 21.

gar163y · 21-05-2006, 05:14 PM

Yes but he's got a Phantom now!

Jon Fuller · 21-05-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by gar163y
Yes but he's got a Phantom now!

Actually, I think the person in question (If my assumption is right) hasn't owned a boat for nearly 20 years!

sinkunit0 · 21-05-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gar163y
Yes but he's got a Phantom now!

so he's seen the the light then

michaelcaine · 21-05-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Actually, I think the person in question (If my assumption is right) hasn't owned a boat for nearly 20 years!

your right jon,good guess

i suspect little pete would have good veiws about them too

gar163y · 22-05-2006, 09:19 AM

I know how well Motivation goes because I once raced it in appalling conditions in Penarth. It was then called "South Godstone Sportsboats" and had the Merc. well worked by Neil Holmes.

Rebel Skier · 22-05-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by gar163y
I know how well Motivation goes because I once raced it in appalling conditions in Penarth. It was then called "South Godstone Sportsboats" and had the Merc. well worked by Neil Holmes.

was owned by Brian, Jennifer and nigel newland wasn't it?

michaelcaine · 22-05-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gar163y
I know how well Motivation goes because I once raced it in appalling conditions in Penarth. It was then called "South Godstone Sportsboats" and had the Merc. well worked by Neil Holmes.

i havnt actually been in the water with her yet,still lots to do,by the way where abouts in uckfield are you,i work on the belbrook industrial estate