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Biker Biggles · 01-01-10, 04:37 PM

I would get one with sails on it.That way you have an alternative when the front plug gets wet or similar.

01-01-10, 04:43 PM

im mor ethis

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...ed=0CBkQ9QEwBg

01-01-10, 05:05 PM

I dont know your budget but this one in Brighton looks lush!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REGAL-2100-SLR...item3a55b05d79

this one looks in nice order but it needs an engine and stern drive, going cheap though for what it is.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEA-RAY-Bow-Ri...item45f024885f

01-01-10, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy-james

I dont know your budget but this one in Brighton looks lush!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REGAL-2100-SLR...item3a55b05d79

this one looks in nice order but it needs an engine and stern drive, going cheap though for what it is.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEA-RAY-Bow-Ri...item45f024885f

im bidding on the second one

Wideboy · 01-01-10, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

RYA do it and as you are in Pompey should have no problem finding a course near you

Yeah thats what i got level 2 in that, god going back a while there

01-01-10, 06:36 PM

Make sure you thoroughly check the trailer - as has been said before. I used to have 16ft Shakespeare with a 40hp on the back. Was brilliant fun, but just didn't get the use out of it. I didn't get the VHF Radio, as I only used it along the coast, had a number of mobiles (in waterproof/dry bags) and flares. I did do my level 2 powerboat and have driven a fair few boats over the years.

I was towing it behind my old 106 and the insuspension unit on the trailer gave way. Dropping the trailer onto the floor at 20mph - had to fix the whole thing by the side of the road. - New insuspension units on both sides, new hubs and bearings. - Definitely grease it up and check it thoroughly.

If you are buying a boat with an outboard get some flushmuffs, then rinse clean water from your hose through the running engine after use.

Don't forget that any boat you are going to see now should be winterised, so starting it could damage the engine. It will need to be de-winterised before use - steer clear of any that haven't been properly winterised and maintained - they will cause you problems.

Make sure you lift out the seats and look behind the panels for signs of water ingress or any repaired damage.

There are a lot of idiots who own boats, but don't maintain or use them properly. - Just make sure you check it all out.

Boats are great fun, you will love it.

Wideboy · 01-01-10, 06:48 PM

most trailers are knicked anyway

01-01-10, 07:05 PM

Get a wellcraft scarab

01-01-10, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sauluk

Get a wellcraft scarab

Hmmmmm thoughts of Pamela Anderson in a swimsuit jump to mind

01-01-10, 04:37 PM	#21
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: buying a boat I would get one with sails on it.That way you have an alternative when the front plug gets wet or similar. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

01-01-10, 04:43 PM	#22
blueto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: buying a boat im mor ethis http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...ed=0CBkQ9QEwBg

01-01-10, 05:05 PM	#23
jimmy-james Guest Posts: n/a	Re: buying a boat I dont know your budget but this one in Brighton looks lush! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REGAL-2100-SLR...item3a55b05d79 this one looks in nice order but it needs an engine and stern drive, going cheap though for what it is. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEA-RAY-Bow-Ri...item45f024885f Last edited by jimmy-james; 01-01-10 at 05:06 PM.

01-01-10, 06:36 PM	#26
andywilson460 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: buying a boat Make sure you thoroughly check the trailer - as has been said before. I used to have 16ft Shakespeare with a 40hp on the back. Was brilliant fun, but just didn't get the use out of it. I didn't get the VHF Radio, as I only used it along the coast, had a number of mobiles (in waterproof/dry bags) and flares. I did do my level 2 powerboat and have driven a fair few boats over the years. I was towing it behind my old 106 and the insuspension unit on the trailer gave way. Dropping the trailer onto the floor at 20mph - had to fix the whole thing by the side of the road. - New insuspension units on both sides, new hubs and bearings. - Definitely grease it up and check it thoroughly. If you are buying a boat with an outboard get some flushmuffs, then rinse clean water from your hose through the running engine after use. Don't forget that any boat you are going to see now should be winterised, so starting it could damage the engine. It will need to be de-winterised before use - steer clear of any that haven't been properly winterised and maintained - they will cause you problems. Make sure you lift out the seats and look behind the panels for signs of water ingress or any repaired damage. There are a lot of idiots who own boats, but don't maintain or use them properly. - Just make sure you check it all out. Boats are great fun, you will love it.

01-01-10, 06:48 PM	#27
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: buying a boat most trailers are knicked anyway __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

01-01-10, 07:05 PM	#28
sauluk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: buying a boat Get a wellcraft scarab

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