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thank you all for your kind thoughts I made a big mistake port and stilton been suffering all day but it was very good at the time keep safe hope to see you all on the other side of this horrible time john

I see that the engine has doel fins added to it. This suggests that it was thought to be slow to plane by whoever had them fitted. Could be that the engine is undersized for the hull, or that the weight of the engine made the hull stern heavy. What is the max hp for this hull? It should say on the hull plate - take a look when you go for the sea trial. Personally I've always though that doel fins are a bit of a bodge to fix undesirable characteristics that should have been engineered out properly, either by design or by fitting trim tabs/better weight distribution etc. I feel that if doel fins are truly worthwhile they would come fitted from the factory. Just my 2 pence worth though.

Congratulations on your new purchase, looking at the pictures she looks a good friendly boat. If you decide to go ahead with the purchase I would suggest to the yard that they get the boat off the trailer to allow you to carry out various checks and repairs to the trailer. It looks like that one of the mudguards is broken, this might be that the boat is sitting too low and resting on the mudguards. Whilst Rob is right that the brakes and bearings may well need servicing also check the winch and strap, this is essential to work correctly to make life easy, also all the rollers turn and if it has a rear swing pivot that this is all free to move, don't for get you will need a light board if it doesn't come with one as well as 3" tie down ratchet strap to make the boat secure on the trailer, you don't want it to fall off on the way home. When going out for a test run check to see if the engine is warm before they try to start it, if so ask why as sometimes people like to warm up an engine when selling so it appears an easy starter, also you will see if the battery is any good in holding a charge. Do all the electronics, if it has any, all work? Have you got the handbooks? Is there a service history with the engine and when was it last serviced and what was done? Ask the similar questions you would do if buying a car regarding any mechanicals and electricals. Is there an anchor and how long is the warp (rope)? Is there any damage to to hull and especially the keel? Try not to let your heart rule your decision, most of us have done that at some time in our boating career. Do go out with a buddy boat if you buy her as a safety precaution & don't forget your life jacket and wear it! Good luck 😎 Dave

Hi Guys After getting some excellent advice from Colin-58, I have scaled down the size of boat I'm looking for to something more manageable for launching. I've put a deposit on a boat pending sea trials and I would like to know what questions I should be asking about the boat and it's engines etc. Its 17ft and has a Honda BF75A outboard. Year of manufacture is 2003 and comes on a Brenderup 2 wheel trailer, extras include a Honda auxiliary outboard engine and bracket, Garmin GPS, Garmin fishfinder, stainless steel rod holders, stainless steel hand rails and grab handles, pilot and co-pilot seats, swim ladder, double "V" berth, fenders with lines and more.

Hi guys, Started clearing my workshop after years of hoarding and being given things. I will try and say condition etc, the electric bike must be worth a bit and I would like to get something for this which I will donate directly to NHS. On eBay last week there were 2 exactly the same not working which both went for over £500. I do not expect anything like that. It was my brother in laws who never rode it, (plastic still on handle bars) flat battery and tyres. The router is Jim’s if he’d still like it, the Kangol drill runs but has a problem, lots of drill bits etc, BD old drill works fine, also a mitre hand saw no picture. Donations to Nigel for HOW at the next meeting!! More stuff to come, prefer bike collected but for a pint I could be persuaded to drop at Cobbs😜 All is used and just needs use and a good home!! pm for more info. Jerry

If you put on axel stands, you can then give em a spin to ensure the brake shoes haven't bound/stuck! R

Hi Adrian, Sound advise from Dave as ever, Probably worth mentioning at this point though, you are about to make a substantial investment, dont spoil the ship for the sake of a half-pennies worth of tar, i refer to the battery, as an engineer i would say keep the one with the boat now as a spare, buy a new battery, and make sure it is rated at or above what you need, that is a fair engine to start. in my opinion the most important thing going out to sea is not actually the fishing, it is the safe return back to base. batteries and isolators are a subject of there own, Charlie put a post on here worth you reading, to avoid that happening to you. Think Safety Safety Safety then you should be O K Colin

This is exactly what I did when mine was at home, a piece of timber cut to size under the axle stands. Terry.

Mike, you could put a few planks under axle stands to protect the tarmac, you could then also put the wheels in the garage as another form of protection from the wronguns

Hi lads, Thanks for the response. I may just up the pressures slightly as axle stands will probably wreck the tarmac. Who knows how long it could be standing with the current situation lets hope we can get out soon Take care out and about Mikey B

If you're worried, you could jack it up and use axle stands. Although as Dave said I've never noticed a problem.

Once again sound advice, you've answered questions I haven't even asked, it's not a done deal yet, but yes looking forward with great anticipation Thanks Adrian

Agree with Robs comments about the trailer ,also check the wheel bearings before you tow it away. I would also suggest a boat that size with a 75 Honda (which are a bit of a lump) will need trim tabs to keep the back up. Richard

Nice good luck, hope she goes well! I suspect the trailer will need to be braked and working to be legal. As over 750kg (hull 450/500kg, engine 170kg, trailer 150/200kg, fuel, ropes, anchor&chain, general stuff) well over. Rob

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