valiant 450

PeterM · 12 August 2013, 09:36

anyone own one? good/bad bits about them?

mate has just bought one (sorry Peter)

likewise it's got a 4 stroke merc on it , both boat and engine 2007 I think.

Pete

Boats&Outboards · 12 August 2013, 10:07

Glad he's sorted (ours sold on the day we spoke anyway). Are you sure its a Valiant and not a Narwhal ? There was a cheaper one on the bay, 450 with Merc 60 4 stroke. 2004 engine.

www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk

PeterM · 12 August 2013, 10:11

defo a valiant. was at cobbs with the broker there. looks ok but I'm just trying to get ahead of the game on what to look out for.

Boats&Outboards · 12 August 2013, 10:43

Looks nice, shallow but great for general use.

TRevor Lawson · 12 August 2013, 21:24

Mine seems ok, not had any probs with it, 60 hp 2 stroke mercury engine, tubes look fairly robust, seems to be a nice dry boat obviously if used within its limits,mine has a center console jockey type seat, great for two but can get a few more on if sensible, managed last years trip to yarmouth in solent chop ( but was a bit small for the waves),

matt h · 17 September 2013, 13:38

Is the PT version of the Valiant any good? much deeper hull etc etc

PeterM · 17 September 2013, 13:50

Spent some time on the boat pictured . Seems well put together and practical for short hops.

The rig of the boat has made it very stern heavy - something that I am sure the centre console boat wont suffer from .

Going to put some lifting fins on the OB shortly. Max speed with the 40 is about 30knts - very close performance wise to my boat ( 4m with a 50 & fins).

Does seem to be a much drier ride than my Avon - but this maybe due to the Mattesqe bow high trim at the moment.

Need to get a cushion made for the bow seat as I kept sliding off on the way to Yarmouth on sat .

Usual boring video here ( with family pics for the owners;

Small Ribbing Aug/Sept - YouTube

Toonribber · 17 September 2013, 16:35

Nice video! Music good too!!

Amcarrapatoso · 01 October 2013, 00:09

I had a 4.50 m ( Valiant 450 V - 2001) with a 2 ST 40 HP Mariner. It was a little slow and hungry.
I now have a 5.20 m (Valiant 520 PT - 2006) with a 4 ST 90 HP Suzuki. Fun to ride, a little stern heavy, not that hungry.
Never had any troubles with tubes and body.