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Old 14 February 2012, 23:03   #1
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4.7m Searider with engine - £700...???!

Spotted this on B&O (I know it's plagued with scams but this seems to have some pedigree):

Avon Sports Dive Ribs for sale , Avon 4.7 50hp four stroke cheap - Boats And Outboards

Not contacted them but thought I would flash it up...
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Old 15 February 2012, 09:32   #2
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"engine not running"

Ex sailing club, and looks like the trailer might be their beach launch trolley, so how do you get it away?

Then of course there's the "pool use boat" scenario of a sailing club.....

probably not a bad price all things considered and in the absense of detail photos.
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Old 15 February 2012, 09:40   #3
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probably not a bad price all things considered and in the absense of detail photos.
Blimey, that's an understatement if it's a real sale!

Forget the engine, an elusive 4.7m SR for £700 is silly cheap in the extreme...
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Old 15 February 2012, 09:41   #4
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Got to be worth a punt at that price ? Could be something very simple on the engine and some TLC can go along way on a club abused boat ?

If only it was last week and I'd have been very tempted ...doh....
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Old 15 February 2012, 10:20   #5
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not bad at all.

i called and offered to buy it over the phone-someone is going to see it at dinner time so if they don't buy it i'm next.

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Old 15 February 2012, 10:30   #6
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it is a real bargain, i phoned the sailing club, they have someone going down to have a look at it as i type, but i have second dibs on it they dont have it
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Old 15 February 2012, 10:40   #7
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ummm, i would hope not as i was told the same thing!

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Old 15 February 2012, 10:41   #8
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Biff will be there by 3pm..... some hedging of bets by the club , but you cant really blame them .

BIff - if you buy it ( fighting off Xk59D along the way ) will you sell me your SR4 ?
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Old 15 February 2012, 10:47   #9
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my money is on peter is on his way to buy it right now folks-watch this space.

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Old 15 February 2012, 10:47   #10
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Well, glad that one of you will hopefully get it - whatever happens, a tidy up, good pics and a decent eBay ad and you should be up for a profit of £2k minimum. (And if the buyer spotted it through this heads-up I want a pint of beer! )

Mine was the rare 'solid' foam tubed ex-MoD model but it sold to a buyer in Ireland for £8.5k a year or so back with a Merc 60 and trailer. TBH he could have made a decent profit the next day as there was huge interest in it.
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max, yes there is money to be made but i personally would use it.

coincidently i MAY have an option on an ex-mod 4.7sr with full A frame 4.7 aswell soon.

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Old 15 February 2012, 10:54   #12
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my money is on peter is on his way to buy it right now folks-watch this space.

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Alas - I have the wonders of a 'Chartered Insurance Institute' presentation today ....... wild fun.......

I know I'd rather be spending £700 on that boat. Am off to Essex on Sat to get my latest little toy ....
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Old 15 February 2012, 11:57   #13
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max, yes there is money to be made but i personally would use it.

coincidently i MAY have an option on an ex-mod 4.7sr with full A frame 4.7 aswell soon.

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If you can get one grab it, if you need any tech info or pics on them let me know - got quite a bit of info here.
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Old 15 February 2012, 12:06   #14
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email in last few mins from seller saying its sold , but.....they have 'another' that will be up for sale soon and they have a list of people 'interested' .
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Old 15 February 2012, 12:55   #15
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SR4 will be available very soon! Just got to remove the motor :wink:
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Old 15 February 2012, 15:37   #16
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If only it was last week
Last week???? I was sat here thinking "4 years ago" when I first saw it!!!!

If only I had a time machine..... Some here may already say I do!
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Old 16 February 2012, 22:10   #17
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Anyone here get any joy with this in the end? Lost track of who was looking...or did a non-Ribnetter get there first?
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Old 17 February 2012, 08:05   #18
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Old 17 February 2012, 08:43   #19
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likewise.

my money is still on peter nabbed it still-if he never it is not like him to miss one.

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Not me - thought it was a scam to be honest so didn't bother
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