Andy135 Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Agree with the above, you did right to walk. If nothing else he will now be second-guessing himself about the asking price. Leave him to stew for a week and call him again with a realistic offer. He may just bite your arm off. If not, there's no harm in sitting tight and waiting for the right boat 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 @Jon cook are you still in the market for a raider? @headlight of this forum is looking to sell his very soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 @Jon cook have you seen this mate? https://www.boatshop24.co.uk/fishing-boats/raider-18-fisherman/618683 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: @Jon cook have you seen this mate? https://www.boatshop24.co.uk/fishing-boats/raider-18-fisherman/618683 That's a good find. @Jon cook, got to be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Sorry folks it’s under powered, you want 100hp min, no elecytronics either…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Sorry folks it’s under powered, you want 100hp min, no elecytronics either…. Agree, but still not bad for a starter boat. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Agree, but still not bad for a starter boat. Can always sell the 80hp and purchase a 115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Can always sell the 80hp and purchase a 115 Supply situation may be better now, but when I bought my 115 Merc back in the summer I had to pay a bit over the odds for it and no discount. That does look like a very nice boat. Geoff. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 @Jon cook https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat/2004-orkney-pilothouse-20-8245269/?utm_source=search alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INTL_SearchAlerts&utm_content=3122022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: @Jon cook https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat/2004-orkney-pilothouse-20-8245269/?utm_source=search alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INTL_SearchAlerts&utm_content=3122022 IIRC the mercruiser 1.7 was the vauxhall astra lump ? Proper unreliable POS, notorious for Turbo, cracked head, and oil cooler issues, so I guess a new engine will be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, GPSguru said: IIRC the mercruiser 1.7 was the vauxhall astra lump ? Proper unreliable POS, notorious for Turbo, cracked head, and oil cooler issues, so I guess a new engine will be needed. Yes, but can be picked up for £3.5k. So if a bit of time was allowed then could be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Nice boat once new engine in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Doesn't look particularly well cared for..... Would be reluctant to shell out 12k personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, suzook12 said: Doesn't look particularly well cared for..... Would be reluctant to shell out 12k personally The boat has a lot of potential but by the time a new engine is fitted it will cost similar to market value, though it will have the benefit of a new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, JonC said: The boat has a lot of potential but by the time a new engine is fitted it will cost similar to market value, though it will have the benefit of a new engine. Who says it needs a new engine. Might just be a gasket gone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, JonC said: The boat has a lot of potential but by the time a new engine is fitted it will cost similar to market value, though it will have the benefit of a new engine. Just saying it doesn't look well maintained.... You could easily add a new leg to the engine, not such a good deal then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Who says it needs a new engine. Might just be a gasket gone?? True, BUT why would you knock £6k off of quoted value for a leaky gasket? You'd just fix it surely? If it needs topping up frequently, theres a good possibilty it's run dry at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Who says it needs a new engine. Might just be a gasket gone?? I personally would personally always allow worst ways when looking at a project, going into this sort of thing with any degree of optimism about a quick cheap fix would be foolish in my opinion. Anything that comes easy is then a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, JonC said: I personally would personally always allow worst ways when looking at a project, going into this sort of thing with any degree of optimism about a quick cheap fix would be foolish in my opinion. Anything that comes easy is then a bonus. I don't disagree, but being a doom munger is also not good. A hint of optimism always helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: I don't disagree, but being a doom munger is also not good. A hint of optimism always helps. Not when buying a project suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Who says it needs a new engine. Might just be a gasket gone?? Personally I would not want that particular engine in a boat. Historically they were bad as a motor vehicle engine. If it uses a lot of oil, there is more than a fair the engine has significant issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, GPSguru said: Personally I would not want that particular engine in a boat. Historically they were bad as a motor vehicle engine. If it uses a lot of oil, there is more than a fair the engine has significant issues. Your repeating yourself Ian. As I said earlier, IF the engine is junk then a new one can be had for £3.5k. So even with fitting you'd break even when it came to sell, or possibly get more due to the allure of a new heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: I don't disagree, but being a doom munger is also not good. A hint of optimism always helps. Only way to be with projects, otherwise you get right royally reamed and drastically out of pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 @Jon cook over budget I know but..... https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat/2006-warrior-165-8247578/?utm_source=search alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INTL_SearchAlerts&utm_content=3152022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 36 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: @Jon cook over budget I know but..... https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat/2006-warrior-165-8247578/?utm_source=search alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INTL_SearchAlerts&utm_content=3152022 Think engines might be too heavy for transom,Honda`s are not light . Expensive for a 2006 boat. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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