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samboocockuk


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Date: Jan 18, 2008
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I am looking for an 18ft to 20ft speed boat to buy. must have 4.3 inboard engine or more and trailer. Suitable for skiing. also dry dock or garage to house it. Thanx



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Hannah


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Date: Jan 23, 2008
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Hi Sam!

If it were me, I would buy a boat either built before 1998 or put into EU service before 1998 because otherwise you need to ensure the boat complies with loads of EU regulations....

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/news/46.aspx

In fact, I'd go for four canoes strapped together with an outboard at the back;)

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samboocockuk


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Date: Jan 23, 2008
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Hi Hannah

Thanks for that advice we really need to get organised on this boating ! jeff thinks he'll get to the marina on May 1st and a spanking new boat will be sat there waiting for him !

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Hannah


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There might be something here...

http://www.ibizamarket.com/index.php



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blackswan555


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Date: Jan 27, 2008
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Hi, What sort of are you looking to spend ? There a few about at the moment , but some of them, I don`t know who told the owner`s the value of them ,,,,,, but lets just say, ha ha ha you must be joking smile.gif for that pile of sh*t !!!!!.
 I am looking for one myself, although I am not that fond of Inboard, so if you let me know what you are looking for in a bit more detail, eg more Ski or Wake ? If I see anything around, I will pass it on, no matter what it is, you will definatly want a bimini on it,

Also be a little carefull if you buy anything with an engine here, especially a boat !!!! not all but most peoples idea of servicing and maintainance, is if it stops in needs servicing, Some of the even larger dealers have not got a clue,  
 I repaired one in the summer, little jet boat with a Merc inboard, the dealer took the engine out, compleatly stripped it, said the reed`s and the exhaust gasket were dead, thats what the problem is, charged 1800, Put the boat in the water, exactly the same as it was not a very happy bunny that one smile.gif ,,,, I cleaned the blocked jet in the carb, Fine then , oopss

Another (probably better) Idea would be to buy something in England, And have it brought down (transport companies will tow it down for you , Jiggins brought my car on a trailer for less than the petrol/tolls etc would have cost me )  They are cheeper, especially with the at the moment, also you get out of the transfer fee`s etc, and get it registered as a uk Boat. you will also need a licence to drive it. (well you should do smile.gif
Be careful if you are tempted to buy something here that is cheep because it has no papers ( registration ) It has been known for the Guardia to walk up and ask for paper`s, If you can not provide them with enough proof on the spot that the boat is legal, They can and wiil confiscate it, and charge you for the privilage of getting it back when you can prove it is yours,
Have a good one
Tim
ps If you see one of these about at %70 off in the sales give me a shout , mmmmmmmmmmmm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2008-Sea-Doo-SPEEDSTER-Wake-430-HP-2-Year-Full-Warranty_W0QQitemZ130193144719QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1296QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

pss Hanna You need a spell checker,,,, or maybe I do smile.gif

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samboocockuk


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Date: Jan 28, 2008
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Thanx for the advice we are going to buy in England and have it towed over . we have seen a great 19ft bayliner just for skiing and doing the beaches it has a 4.3 engine and has only been used in fresh water ! sounds too good to be true ! its £18000.00 but the owner will take less (not sure how much less !)
my partner is doing his competant crew course in Liverpool next month so all being well we may be whizzing round the bays by May ! if not it will be back on the lilo ! thanx again sam

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Hannah


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Date: Jan 28, 2008
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Make sure it has the correct EU paperwork. I read somewhere that if it doesn't, you have to pay the EU 4000 to come out and measure it!

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blackswan555


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Date: Jan 29, 2008
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keep an eye on ebay, there are some cheep things on there at the moment, post xmas credit card bill`s , wife nagging about money in drive that could be spent on her etc, best time of the year to buy, you can drive a hard bargain  furious biggrinbiggrin furious 
Which bayliner ? I must admit to not being a fan of them myself, I have used 2, probably both around 98 ish year, I found the big heavy engine and the fuel tank in the back, gave a (skiing) slow ish pull out and a big wake to fall over smile also the one of them I boarded on, the wake was nice but it was very difficult to get the speed right as it was just on the edge of planing, kept falling off the plane, on the plus side, they were very nice "lazing about" boats due to the size/space/ platforms, and compared to my previous 18ft Picton with a 175 mariner ski, fuel cost`s were very good,
Have a good one
Tim

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samboocockuk


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Date: Jan 29, 2008
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Cheers for the info ! its the bayliner 205 we've looked at but not had a test drive yet ! looking at my credit card bills ! it may be a blow up dingy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyway theres always the lottery to win !!!!! i wish ! will take all your tips on board and let you know when she's having her first voyage ha ha ! Thanks again Sam

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blackswan555


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Date: Feb 1, 2008
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oops, all this talk about boats, I bought my family, ( not for me of course smile.gif a polaris 21 ex yesterday biggrin
Have a good one
Tim

edited to add, The bloke I bought mine off imported it from the state`s, Florida, I did mention you, He said to find out what it is you are looking for more exactly, And he will have a word with his contact over the pond and see what he could find, drop me a mail on timharris@timharris.plus.com and I will pass his on to you if you are interested.

-- Edited by blackswan555 at 12:38, 2008-02-01

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blackswan555


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I have a 21ft polaris for sale if you are interested , well a choice of 2 actually smile
Red 2004 with 80 ish hours or a blue 2005, I have 1 here in Ibiza you can have a look at / trial if you are interested,
Have a good one
Tim

http://www.boattest.com/oem/general-info.aspx?ID=504&lp_id=295

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samboocockuk


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Date: Feb 28, 2008
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Thanks for thinking of us we are currently in the middle of negotiating a deal in the U.K but if it goes pear shaped will be back in touch .Not over till first week in June due to work but will keep you informed !

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