Scam? to good to be true?

[lukewhiting]

plus im carrying on with these scammers to see what there actual intentions are! dont worry..i definatly wont be handing over anymoney!

[mister p]

Carry on with them, let me know how you get on and if there's any chance of a trace then post it because it will help.
Other than that, a 50 on an SR4 ( two stroke) will not disappoint. Any owner will give you a demo. They are proud and smart people. And they quietly chuckle in the background.

[Boats&Outboards]

The first one is from a member on here. I remember reading a thread about some serious hull repairs needed, although the advert suggests its perfect with no damage, so maybe it's a different boat ?

Peter

[ShinyShoe]

Originally Posted by lukewhiting

Im looking at sr4's & theres 2 on ebay!!

this one has a 40hp and after having thundercat i may get boared of it

I'm potentially looking for an SR4 too... really depends what you want to do. But I think you should get 30-35kts on a 40. The most bizarre thing is they take a wee moment to shift because of the self flooding hull.

Something other than max out speed is making you want something different from the cat.

I suspect you'll be able to go out in the rough stuff far more than u could with a cat.

im just not sure about them. its things like storage & seating etc
im changing my boat for something more social but dont want to buy something for the sake of it! i would really love to test an sr4 out but that easier said than done!

How many people you gonna go out with.

What you wanting to store? Does it need to live on the boat? Dry bag? Boxes?

[mister p]

FYI
the self flooding hull is a choice, it's purpose was to be flooded for stability for divers and emptied for speed.
It is sealable and doesn't flood unless one opens up the "floodgates" to flood it.
It sumps depending upon the vents.
You can keep it waterfree for ever if you wish.

[lukewhiting]

thats what i though too about the first one! im sure ive seen a photo with the same boat and driver with yellow helmet? if it had serious damage i may steer clear then! The cat was great in the rough seas, it more skimmed over the top of them. I just want something more for comfort and casual now.

I think the most people id go out with is 4 people. & im wanting storage one the boat for general things, i pod speakers, towels, ringo, anchor. Id prefer it all to be put neatly away rather than cluttering up the deck!

[Boats&Outboards]

I may be wrong but I'm sure Nathan had the deck cut up to get some repairs sorted. I'd not be worried about it though, as by all accounts the chap that did it (also on here) is the guy you'd want to do it. So don't let it put you off!

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Poly]

Originally Posted by clydeoutboards

Hi

I know of a nice ribcraft 5.7m for sale that was only used when they were at the holiday home, trailer is ok with new wheel bearings 2002/3. Oh and it has a 1998/9 Honda 90 on it that has just been serviced by us hence why i know it will be for sale in the next few days. If interested call the workshop and we will give you more details.

Dave is that in his £3.5k budget?

Originally Posted by mister p

It won't, you'll get an SR4 with a two stroke and you'll love it, end up keeping it for years and when you sell it you'll regret it.

Indeed there are many people here who fondly remember their SR4 days and the fun they had, I think the only people who have sold one and never had a moment of regret were those who replaced it with a 4.7!

Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

I suspect you'll be able to go out in the rough stuff far more than u could with a cat.

I doubt there are many conditions you wouldn't take a Thundercat out in which a SR4 would be your preferred choice. However like a jetski a thundercat might get a bit boring after a season or two if you are out on your own.

[lukewhiting]

I swear all the good boats are too far away!! Love the look of this one but im in swanage and a trip to merseyside is a bit far!

Avon Sports Dive Ribs for sale , Avon Avon Adventure 2004 with Mariner 50 hp two stroke - Boats And Outboards

[ShinyShoe]

Originally Posted by lukewhiting

I think the most people id go out with is 4 people. & im wanting storage one the boat for general things, i pod speakers, towels, ringo, anchor. Id prefer it all to be put neatly away rather than cluttering up the deck!

Speakers - if they need to stay dry the console is an option.
Towels - you want to take home so have a dry bag for that sort of stuff. You can get some duffle bag ones nowadays which are much more practical to find things (HIGHLANDER 35L MALLAIG WATERPROOF DUFFLE HOLDALL DRYBAG: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors). some buckles/shock cord will hold it in place against the transom. I believe someone does a floating one.
Anchor - you could make a box. This is a very elaborate one for a 5.4 - Avon Searider - Bow locker Construction
Build it right and put a nice cushion on it and you have seat 3.

Going to struggle with seats for 4 on a 4m rib! But thats what tubes are for ;-)

Ringo - you have me beat... but not seen many ribs with a locker big enough for an inflated ringo!

[lukewhiting]

Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

Speakers - if they need to stay dry the console is an option.
Towels - you want to take home so have a dry bag for that sort of stuff. You can get some duffle bag ones nowadays which are much more practical to find things (HIGHLANDER 35L MALLAIG WATERPROOF DUFFLE HOLDALL DRYBAG: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors). some buckles/shock cord will hold it in place against the transom. I believe someone does a floating one.
Anchor - you could make a box. This is a very elaborate one for a 5.4 - Avon Searider - Bow locker Construction
Build it right and put a nice cushion on it and you have seat 3.

Going to struggle with seats for 4 on a 4m rib! But thats what tubes are for ;-)

Ringo - you have me beat... but not seen many ribs with a locker big enough for an inflated ringo!

Ive definatly got enough dry bags already! i have 6 normal role up dry bags & i have 2 30ltr overboard backpacks (which are absolutly great by the way! )
The ringo fits deflated in my overboard bag with a the pump & cable so thats not a problem!

That seat looks pretty fancy! My friends dad builds poole canoes & he might be able to build something with fiberglass for me if i ever needed something!

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by lukewhiting

I swear all the good boats are too far away!! Love the look of this one but im in swanage and a trip to merseyside is a bit far!

Avon Sports Dive Ribs for sale , Avon Avon Adventure 2004 with Mariner 50 hp two stroke - Boats And Outboards

Scam!!!

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[lukewhiting]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Scam!!!

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

your kidding right?

[Boats&Outboards]

Think of it this way. If its such a good deal, why is it still available ?

Honestly if it's stupid money from a private ad with one picture, forget it

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[PeterM]

Of the two sr4s...I'd be buying the second. The first was/is Nathan k on here, and while good enough the second has power trim and tilt and is not painted.

Sr will trounce an adventure....simple....and for 3k you'll get a decent one.

[lukewhiting]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Think of it this way. If its such a good deal, why is it still available ?

Honestly if it's stupid money from a private ad with one picture, forget it

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

hmmm spose!

[Poly]

Originally Posted by lukewhiting

I think the most people id go out with is 4 people. & im wanting storage one the boat for general things, i pod speakers, towels, ringo, anchor. Id prefer it all to be put neatly away rather than cluttering up the deck!

This is what you want

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by Poly

This is what you want

Oh you cynic surely a classic SR with porn seats etc suits ? & dont you recall the member with a microwave, hydrogen fuel cell, dance hall & football pitch on his SR ?

I think the classic phrase of Yoda to Luke something like ..'This boy has no patience'.

I'd sell the cat , sit on the cash and a great SR will come up over the winter or early spring ....it is the boat to suit and you wont regret it...

[lukewhiting]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Oh you cynic surely a classic SR with porn seats etc suits ? & dont you recall the member with a microwave, hydrogen fuel cell, dance hall & football pitch on his SR ?

I think the classic phrase of Yoda to Luke something like ..'This boy has no patience'.

I'd sell the cat , sit on the cash and a great SR will come up over the winter or early spring ....it is the boat to suit and you wont regret it...

sounds like a plan! & yeah...think im rushing it alittle

[lukewhiting]

So the guying wanting to buy my thundercat is seeming a bit fishing too!
Story is hes a marine engineer & currently out at sea. Hes buying this boat for his son as a present. But as hes at sea the only way he can pay is through paypal & he is having a pickup agent to collect the boat. Now turns out hes having trouble with the agent and wants me to pay him but he'll cover the fees in the amount he sends me. Im not feeling happy...

this is the last email i got from him...

Sounds good Sir


My Son will be one to take care of the bearing and replace them when the boat get to his place .......


before we proceed i will like to let you know this , i had this little problem now with the picking up, I got email back from my agent.. which i taught i included that in my previous message. he said, he won't come for the pick up unless i pay him the agent commission fee first in order be able to schedule a pick up time ,and all commission payments made for pick up, from anywhere in the world is sent to their head quarters and the only form of payments they accept is Western union money transfer and i tried to do it online but i will need a credit card which i didn't bring along, so i want you to help me with the pick up fees, i will include the £400 they charge me for the pick up and delivery to my son home, to the payments i will send through PayPal. After i have made the payments and it has been confirmed by PayPal, i will need you to help me send the £400 to the pick up agent through Western union money transfer at any Western union office........




Get back to me with your PayPal account email address so that I can proceed with the total payment of £3,950once now


Get back to me ASAP