biggcol Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Bobi and I were up early on Fri and off on the train to the boat show. As some of you know we are looking for a new boat, so where else would we go to compare our list of potentials. We had a couple of invites to look at some of the boats on our list and have sea trials. We have knocked the list down to three. So first stop was the pontoon area to see the boats on the water. The main two for us were the Pirate and the Cheetah, having had a good look at JV the Aquafish on Fri with Adam.(Thanks again Adam). We found the Pirate and had a good look around her and arranged to be back at 15:00 to go out on the water. While I was talking boat with the Pirate guy Bobi sloped off without me noticing and when I looked across the other boats there she was two boats away on a Cheetah talking about who knows what. So I joined her and having the two boats so close together there was no contest. CHEETAH!!! We had already been to the Island and tried out the Cheetah, and were already impressed with it's ride and handling.We chatted with Sean about how to get a double birth into the wheelhouse and came up with a workable solution. We left the pontoon area to look at the rest of the show and spend some money here and there. Then at 15:00 we were back to see what the Pirate was like on the water. No Pirate!!! So they lost their chance. We went to the Cheetah and started talking prices, still too expensive! Sean said he would ring me with a possible deal later and true to his word when we got home the answer phone was flashing. Still a bit steep but looking very tempting. So I rang him back Sat morning and after a long chat and some more adjustment downwards the deal is done and only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Colin I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Sorry to bore you all but I just had to tell someone Not at all pretty exciting i'd say - good choice PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Congrats Colin and Bobi the Cheetah cats are brilliant looking boats. No need to apologise either we love being bored with boat news Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Nice one Colin Should be a nice stable craft suitable for some of the conditions we seem to get more often these days. I am sure the time will pass quickly and think of all the brownie points you can earn before she arrives. I expect there will be a small comp as to who can bring the first fish aboard, I lay odds it will be Bobbi, women seem to be able to catch fish better than us at times. Well done and congrats on the new purchase. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well done, Colin. The wait will be agony but well worth it. Will this be the first cat in the club??? BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Congrats Colin. I'll google chetah and take a butchers. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I bet you cant wait. Where are you planning to keep it. Thoses ducks and seaguls at the quay will love it. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well done to you bothfor taking time to consider your options and traying a few It will be good to see reports on the boat next summer. April is a long way off, but that said time will pass quickly if you keep busy with a list of maintenance items at home , to clear the diary once the boat arrives. Have fun chosing a name. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conger king Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 have been out on white cheeter a few times with alan a brilliant boat had cod and bass in this boat on the rips rearly nice boat to drive fast good handaling and lots of room good luck on your new boat tight lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well done guys - the Cheetah is a great boat. As we discussed, it is a minefield, so all the groundwork is worth the effort. Looking forward to seeing her. April you say? Ready for Alderney in May then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Smashing, TOTALY un-boring. Tight lines in her. Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggcol Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks for all the interest and good wishes. April is a long way off it looks like it is going to be a long long winter! We will still be out in Boblin as often as we can. Yes Adam if the trip is around half term it's a strong possibility we will be there. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Congratulations Bobbi and Colin. I am sure you will enjoy her. Tight lines. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Great choice Bobbi & Colin A fantastic short list too Will this be the first cat in the club??? I heard a whisper there's another on the way.......... Edited September 21, 2009 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I heard a whisper there's another on the way.......... ph34r.gif Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggcol Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yeah and me. Bigger than ours though. Also going to be run out of Christchurch too. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 We've all heard a whisper Now ! Don't know who, what or when though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Another one would be just Purrr-fect Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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