Impulse buy

Johnwin · 02 April 2006, 15:58

After looking for something bigger and alot more expensive I've just bought this off ebay searider have I got a bargin or not?

Pete7 · 02 April 2006, 16:04

Yes, and just in time the market goes mad from Easter onwards.

Pete

stu1288 · 02 April 2006, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Johnwin

After looking for something bigger and alot more expensive I've just bought this off ebay searider have I got a bargin or not?

No i dont think so i bought my rib for £450.00 cash, either i had a bargain or you was ripped off

Bootneck · 02 April 2006, 23:20

With all due respect, they both look a bit ropey. However with a bit of TLC they should be OK. The main thing is to get the engine serviced (including the transom mounts, compressions etc) check hull's for cracks especially at the rear etc etc etc. Shop around on ebay and on this site for descent prices for replacements and essentials.

Above all ask for help and advice in these forums !

Bootneck

codprawn · 02 April 2006, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Johnwin

After looking for something bigger and alot more expensive I've just bought this off ebay searider have I got a bargin or not?

Well fun per £ you have done very well - my chart plotter cost 2x that and you can't even drive it!!!

stu1288 · 02 April 2006, 23:41

bit ropey my ass (boots) you wana see it now she's gleaming (that was the day i picked her up in that pic) 4 months later and she is good as new. fair enuff the handles want replacing but apart from that its ok

roycruse · 02 April 2006, 23:53

Both boats look like right bargains to me - I paid £3k for my first boat - didn't look like 6 X the boat though.

But then again I did sell it for a small profit so I couldn't have got ripped off.

stu1288 · 02 April 2006, 23:59

thats right that is if you buy it use it and sell it and make money youve had a bargain
if it makes you smile then you ent been ripped off

bigmike35 · 03 April 2006, 00:27

johnwin i think you have had a bargin so what other people have payed for theres yours is original not like some others

stu1288 · 03 April 2006, 00:30

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Originally Posted by bigmike35

johnwin i think you have had a bargin so what other people have payed for theres yours is original not like some others

wat do you mean original

bigmike35 · 03 April 2006, 00:35

ok it has been painted and not quite as nice as i thaught but if hes happy

well not quite original sorry

boatster_sr4 · 03 April 2006, 06:24

Looks to me you got a bargain. The yellow searider, though not original colors still works the same and if you smile after taking her out and you smile staring at her than shes worth it. Comparing prices does no good. Theres always someone who would have seemingly gotten a better deal than you...

I never end up getting the best deals but I'm usually very happy on the deal I get and thats all that matters for me....er most of the time

Nos4r2 · 03 April 2006, 08:29

It's always the same- I threw away the original screen/console unit from my sr4 last week-listed it 3 times on ebay and no-one bid at a quid...

stu1288 · 03 April 2006, 09:53

[QUOTE=boatster_sr4] Looks to me you got a bargain. The yellow searider,
its not a yellow searider its a yellow flatacraft sportsman 5