For Ian Parkes

ADS · 25 June 2006, 17:21

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PBC080

Alice · 25 June 2006, 18:14

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Originally Posted by ADS

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PBC080

The seating is not ideal, but he could have a deal on the Hondabubble as it's with a dealer.

ADS · 25 June 2006, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Alice

The seating is not ideal, but he could have a deal on the Hondabubble as it's with a dealer.

True, but is anything you buy secondhand ideal! I was tempted by the 4 stroke on the back, that bottle rack could be removed and another jockey put in it's place.

ian parkes · 25 June 2006, 22:25

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Originally Posted by ADS

True, but is anything you buy secondhand ideal! I was tempted by the 4 stroke on the back, that bottle rack could be removed and another jockey put in it's place.

That was my thoughts exactly .

Iam on it in the morning

Boat may not be quite as tidy as the other one but engine will keep the value up better .

Value aside still not sure which engine is the best to have .
The mariner is 30 kilo lighter and 5 hp more so would have the edge on performance .
Just how much more fuel the mariner is going to use is the question , and what is the actual cost of that over a season . Bearing in mind the other boat wioth the mariner is at least £500 cheaper and more like a grand if I get a deal.
That dealer is unlikely to drop much off his selling price

Alice · 25 June 2006, 23:05

As a "rule of thumb" if you calculate that petrol is f'ng expensive but not as dear as beer and that outboards drink petrol not beer. Then times it by the cost of the boat, you'll end up with a hang over.

ian parkes · 25 June 2006, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Alice

As a "rule of thumb" if you calculate that petrol is f'ng expensive but not as dear as beer and that outboards drink petrol not beer. Then times it by the cost of the boat, you'll end up with a hang over.

Doh why didn't I think of that

When I heven't seen you for a week or two I forget just how f***in clever you are .

I guess what my post meant was
What I said was , forgetting the cost which engine will give the most fun

Oh shit why am I asking ho would choose a 2000 mariner 75 over a 2005 suzuki 70 , I bet nobody stands up and says I

ian parkes · 25 June 2006, 23:43

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Originally Posted by Alice

As a "rule of thumb" if you calculate that petrol is f'ng expensive but not as dear as beer and that outboards drink petrol not beer. Then times it by the cost of the boat, you'll end up with a hang over.

But as rule of a pisco git the price per litre of Jack Daniels when compared to beer is 4 times as much , but cost alone should not be the criteria when the piscosity is many times greater .

So is Jack Daniels the 4 stroke of fine Liquor ,

Downhilldai · 26 June 2006, 00:20

You get a different smell from the exhaust with beer

ian parkes · 26 June 2006, 00:23

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

You get a different smell from the exhaust with beer

And a bigger headache

Shaggy · 26 June 2006, 09:29

http://www.redbayboats.com/preowned/bombard.pdf

Looks tidy, outboard looks old.

It’s a long drive

.. Fantastic area and camp site opposite Redbay Boats, nice people met them last summer.

Opps here too http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14969

Shaggy

ian parkes · 26 June 2006, 09:30

Its MIne Its Mine
You gotta get up early in the morning to buy a boat

did a deal over ther phone boat and engine is 60 hrs from new so figured I best say yes over the phone .

ADS · 26 June 2006, 10:25

Good man!
My friends valiant 520 and 75 Mariner 2 stroke (2005) costs around £45 a day for a good day out. My 70HP Tohatsu 2stroke on a 15ft speed boat is around £40/ day just nobbing about. On this size of boat I think the 4stroke is the best bet.

Alice · 26 June 2006, 10:58

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Its MIne Its Mine
You gotta get up early in the morning to buy a boat

did a deal over ther phone boat and engine is 60 hrs from new so figured I best say yes over the phone .

So which 'Shagknacker' have you actually bought?

ian parkes · 26 June 2006, 10:58

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Originally Posted by ADS

Good man!
My friends valiant 520 and 75 Mariner 2 stroke (2005) costs around £45 a day for a good day out. My 70HP Tohatsu 2stroke on a 15ft speed boat is around £40/ day just nobbing about. On this size of boat I think the 4stroke is the best bet.

I have made the right choice then , just off to get it now .
I was lucky Just called back top confirm I was coming today after paying a deposit over the phone earlier .The guy said a man was waiting for him while I was on the phone , he had seen the boat saturday and come in this morning to buy it

Shaggy · 26 June 2006, 12:26

Which one did you buy then?

Shaggy

Hugh Jardon · 26 June 2006, 12:39

the one at the beginning of this thread with 60 hrs and 4 stroker i think

looks ok so hopefully he will be a happy chappy

Downhilldai · 26 June 2006, 18:19

Well done Parkesy.
Perhaps you'll be bringing it up to the RibRaid?

Hugh Jardon · 26 June 2006, 19:09

well the advert has been removed for the one at the beginning of this thread so hopefully we have a very happy chappy

Downhilldai · 26 June 2006, 23:15

He's a bit slow getting back & telling us all about it. Is he bringing it back Codprawn style?

ian parkes · 27 June 2006, 00:18

Yes got the one with the 4 stroker .
What a day , sort exhaust on van this morning , stuck in traffic for an hour on A30 . Finally got there , jees Bristol is a hell hole for traffic , did the deal
Boat is almost like new even the paint is still on the propellor .

Well it towed fine Trailer is great , coming over the tamar bridge I looked down and it was high tide and the water was like glass so I had to launch her there and then and go play till dark .
All is well , what a smooth engine , Ill have to get you lot to drive it for me and let me know what you think.
Iam chuffed as nuts with it .

THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR THE HELP ADVICE AND PATIENCE OVER THE LAST MONTH OR SO MUCH APRECIATED