I've recently replaced by boat so have a hull I would like to sell but have no idea of what to ask so would be grateful of any suggestions.
The boat is my Zodiac 530 Pro. 5.3m length, 2.3m beam (1.3 internal so nice and wide for the length). It was made in 1986 but has only had limited use and is a very solid little boat. The deck and transom are solid and the whole thing was renovated in 2015
(see here). The tubes are much younger and in very good condition. There are 2 patches, one of which was professionally installed and is hidden between the hull and tube but the tube fixing rail. I had the boat 2 years before I found it, so is not visible unless the tubes are deflated. There is another patch that looks like a bike tire repair patch near the bow. I'm told it covers a small snag which didn't go through the material and was "plastered" as a precaution. The tubes are removable.
I have pillaged it of all electronics, engine and trailer so its current spec is as follows:-
- Hull in good condition and very clean/polished. Has under deck trunking fitted.
- Tubes in good condition and stay up.
- One Man Console fitted new in 2015
- Built in 70l tank with sender, breather/filler and hose
- raised battery compartment with storage
- storage in bottom of console
- stainless bottle rack with removable seat pad (big enough for 2)
- bow storage box (large capacity!) with seat cushion
- steel double A frame with box holders. The frame is chrome plated and showing signs of rust, but still reasonably solid.
Just to reiterate, it has no trailer, engine or electronics.
I had a 115 Merc 4st on the back and acceleration was fantastic but top speed was about 37.5kts. It's a very dry ride and stays flat through bends and is very stable at rest so made a good dive platform for up to 4 divers. When I got it, It had a 75 2st on it and performance was reasonably good. It'd suit a 90 very well but is plated to 120hp.
Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Phil M
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