Olfart wrote: This is also within your budget. Bonus is the o/b was supplied and serviced by a well known and reliable company. Boat is in Auckland so easy to have a look and discuss with owner re the engine and check out any receipts... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-787039917.htm |
Mike20612 wrote: personally based on past experience, for the money and the planned use, the smaller boats like the sea nymph all similar to the marlborough dart, good boats, but quite tender at rest, so perhaps not ideal for climbing in and out for diving especially if you're on your own, ideally a pontoon 1 would be the most suitable. |
Don18025 wrote: That V146 hull and trailer is excellent, great seaworthy hull......but I think you will be rapidly looking to re-engine. But a 146 needs at least 60 hp plus. A Mac 360 will run well on 20 to 30 hp for free diving. |
MacSkipper wrote: Interesting following the conversation - I think the key point for me is that this is your first boat - I owned several boats before I settled on what I liked and required in a boat and know many who have done the same. IMO you can either get a smaller newer boat with 20hp or so motor that will be cheap to run but with limitations in terms of capacity, range, sea worthy ness or an older larger boat that will rip through your money - I know! If you buy used smart now you will be able to sell for similar money in a few years. Please consider other aspects as well - how long are you intending to keep for? Are you going on an OE in a few years? Missus or kids on the way soon? Are you expecting to earn a lot more in a few years or have more money then to buy? I just mention this because I don't know your situation and IMO we all want everything now but is not always realistic in terms of our budget at present. Cheers |
ponty wrote: http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/seaforce-360-with-4-stroke_topic104193.html That just came on the forum. I got my first boat when I was 18 spent 13 grand on a Fyran 450. Biggest things I learn't being young and owning a boat. 1.Having a small light boat is best as easier to tow launch and handle at sea 2. I spent the extra money because I wanted to get newer, glad I did as had very little issues 3. You learn while you go. Made some pretty rookie mistakes which I would never do again, better to happen in a small boat I am 23 and have now upgraded but glad I had the smaller boat to start with to learn my way. |
MacSkipper wrote: Hey Ponty sweet little boat! I would love to know if it comes with new WOF and Reg? Proof of regular servicing? Not sure about price as 9.9hp motor is getting on? I also like my Mac 360 with 30hp and S/S prop - 30 really gets up and goes when it is calm in Manukau Harbour - but that is not very often. Have used on lake Taupo and it is great. |
FizFisho wrote: i disagree re the naiad looking tidy, it hasnt got any garuntees on the engine or leaks, id check it out first and naiad bags and skins are very expensive to repair as is an engine that wont run. its also on trademe so you can see it deflated there. |
Divefree wrote: Just a question about inflatables, would having one restrict fishing capabilities? . |
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