wotu2uk Posted May 1, 2010 Report Posted May 1, 2010 Seems like I have only had my Arvor 200 for five minutes, but it must go to make way for a slightly bigger and faster boat. I have put an ad on this site, and will make arrangements with brokers after the weekend. Quote
niggle Posted May 1, 2010 Report Posted May 1, 2010 Go on then John,tell us whats going to take its place Nige Quote
wotu2uk Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) a Proline 2950 called Fin Addict Edited May 1, 2010 by wotu2uk Quote
great white Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 WOW John that looks a nice bit of Kit Good luck with the sale Charlie Quote
pirky Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 WOW indeed......Not in the least bit jealous.... She looks fabulous John......best of luck with sale, purchase and time afloat with her !! Dave Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 a Proline 2950 called Fin Addict Now that is my kind of boat, good choice Good luck with your new purchase John oh and the sale of course Martin Quote
TomBettle Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 Nice boat! What are the two lumps on the back? Quote
niggle Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 Flippin heck John,I know u said u wanted to go quicker but ur old boat will feel like a rowing boat compared to that beauty Hope all goes well Nige P.S if u need a chauffeur/pilot for ur new beast I am always available Quote
wotu2uk Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Posted May 2, 2010 2 lumps on back will be hellishly expensive if I don't manage them correctly, possible to run on one, alternating each trip john Quote
Rob Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 Is that twin 250 2-stokes? as per advert : http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA2536 You must have deeeeeeeeeeep pockets!!! Hold on to your hat!!! Quote
Sinbad Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 Very Nice Boat !!!!!....... we are talking of the one behind the inflatable arent we ?? You may find that the sheer enjoyment of the twin engines outweighs the prospect of managing on one. Two engines will get you up on the plane much faster, then you can throttle back so they are running sweetly - the economy will be better than running a single at nearly full throttle. The only downside is the servicing and getting the same output from both. Have great Fun in Her. Paul Quote
niggle Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 I agree with Paul,try both and throttle right back.BUT one day when its nice and flat it would be rude not to just try her out,wouldn`t it? I know I would sod the fuel,your only here once! IMHO Nige Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 If they are newish DI's ie: Mariner/Mercury Optimax it shouldn't be to bad so long as you don't kane it all the time however if they are ordinary old type 2st engines then you will definately need deep pockets. Would agree with others about using one engine, not a good idea Martin Quote
Adam F Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 Looks great fun. I looked at one of these a few years back - it had a big petrol inboard though. The two big outboards look fine... it's not as though petrol is expensive at the moment... .... I'd fit a sail Quote
TomBettle Posted May 3, 2010 Report Posted May 3, 2010 Lovely boat, defo use both engines as handling and general use will be horrible on one. If anyone is interested I know of one with diesel inboards in Ireland going for about Quote
wotu2uk Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Posted May 3, 2010 That is why I got this one for 17k, 33k buys an awful lot of petrol. Quote
TomBettle Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) That is why I got this one for 17k, 33k buys an awful lot of petrol. BARGAIN!!! Well done, sounds like a top purchase. Edited May 4, 2010 by TomBettle Quote
wotu2uk Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Posted May 4, 2010 Whole deal crashed, got gazzumped. Deal agreed on phone on Friday, completely okay all round, even agreed on wording for bill of sale. Meeting arranged in eastbourne today at 1.00pm to complete paperwork and money. Met his wife at 1.00 today at eastbourne marina, she tells me she sold boat to a german chap who turned up fresh off the ferry at 9.00am this morning, and offered her higher price. Totally pi****d off, told her to do something impossible. Going to get drunk tonight. john Quote
niggle Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 Sorry to here that John,obviously they don`t have mobile phones or morals! I am a firm believer that there is a reason for sh3t like this and something better will come along Nige Quote
Graham Nash Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 had very similar situation arise myself today .... am selling a little house I have, and was due to exchange contracts last Friday ..... Friday came and went and no exchange .... I then get a call asking to drop my price by Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 John Bad luck and poor show from them for not at least phoning you. Console yourself with the thought that you wont' be burning fuel at the rate of around 50 litres an hour Martin Quote
duncan Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 had very similar situation arise myself today .... am selling a little house I have, and was due to exchange contracts last Friday ..... Friday came and went and no exchange .... I then get a call asking to drop my price by Quote
Jim Posted May 5, 2010 Report Posted May 5, 2010 Bugger ! Not to worry. It's amazing how things can change so quickly. Jim Quote
Adam F Posted May 5, 2010 Report Posted May 5, 2010 Been there myself John - very similar circumstance too! Found a lovely little Featon 630 in Devon, offer accepted, transport arranged, went down to pay the man.... and he sold it to a cash buyer... I was furious too - but in hindsight, everything happens for a reason and I wouldnt now have JV if I'd have gone down that route. Quote
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