Jon cook Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the heads up, I'll give em a buzz tomorrow. Looking on the website, I'm thinking that its likely sold as its not actually listed on their for sale section, but ya never know. A shetland 536 has come up local to me, very well priced an with a good engine / electonics package. Been busy googling them if anyone has opinions. Edited February 3, 2021 by Jon cook Fat fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jon cook said: Thanks for the heads up, I'll give em a buzz tomorrow. Looking on the website, I'm thinking that its likely sold as its not actually listed on their for sale section, but ya never know. A shetland 536 has come up local to me, very well priced an with a good engine / electonics package. Been busy googling them if anyone has opinions. @suzook12 is the Shetland man I believe?? suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Jon cook said: Thanks for the heads up, I'll give em a buzz tomorrow. Looking on the website, I'm thinking that its likely sold as its not actually listed on their for sale section, but ya never know. A shetland 536 has come up local to me, very well priced an with a good engine / electonics package. Been busy googling them if anyone has opinions. When I was looking, every one had a very high opinion of shetland boats in general. The 536 is a double skinned boat with the layer of foam, so a bit heavier than mine. Owing to their age, attention to floor, transom etc a must and they usually have older outboards attached. They are well spoken of for sea keeping ability but they are quite small compared to the newer generation of boats.... Best bet, have a look, if ya like it, blag a sea trial then haggle.... If uncertain how to check transom etc, take someone who does, and if you can't fix yourself, expect to pay around a grand..... Cant remember what engine size they are rated to, the 535 was 60hp, I have a feeling the 536 may be 75hp, but please don't hold me to that, and the old helpful website was taken down when it changed hands Saintly Fish and Jon cook 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy135 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, JonC said: A lot of boat for the money. That one's in the Southsea Sea Angling compound in Eastney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 22 minutes ago, Andy135 said: A lot of boat for the money. That one's in the Southsea Sea Angling compound in Eastney. Won’t take long to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 35 minutes ago, JonC said: Won’t take long to sell. There's a friend of one of the ECA guys already interested in it. It'll go quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Andy135 said: There's a friend of one of the ECA guys already interested in it. It'll go quickly. Your loaded mr two boats. Why not snap it up then sell it to @Jon cook then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Your loaded mr two boats. Why not snap it up then sell it to @Jon cook then. Cos we don't even know if @Jon cook is even interested in it, and it would be just my luck to end up as Mr Three Boats... 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Cos we don't even know if @Jon cook is even interested in it, and it would be just my luck to end up as Mr Three Boats... 🙄 Well not a problem if your saying it won’t hang around long, or are you talking out of your opinion (little thread cross there)! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Well not a problem if your saying it won’t hang around long, or are you talking out of your opinion (little thread cross there)! 🤣 Lol. Very good. 🤣 But there's still every chance I'd get left with it... if only cos I might decide not to sell it! #boathoarder Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Lol. Very good. 🤣 But there's still every chance I'd get left with it... if only cos I might decide not to sell it! #boathoarder That would be taking tackle tarting to a whole new level🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Andy135 said: Cos we don't even know if @Jon cook is even interested in it, and it would be just my luck to end up as Mr Three Four Boats... 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Apoligies, meant to reply these last replies earlier but forgot...... 20' is pushing it an jumps the price of the mooring too. Its all yours @Andy135🤣 This is gonna sound naive, and i appreciate lockdown is making it harder but trying to find a bloody boat is much harder than I imagined!!😂 Almost came good on a 17ft centre consol not far from me this week but the engine is crap, (and over rated for the boat) no electronics, and having done some digging could end up being a nightnare for various reasons. Plus I don't like being taken for a ride! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jon cook said: This is gonna sound naive, and i appreciate lockdown is making it harder but trying to find a bloody boat is much harder than I imagined!!😂 Not naive at all. It takes time to find the right boat. The usual method is to travel to see a boat, no matter where in the country it might be. Of course, lockdown has made that nigh on impossible so don't beat yourself up about it. When lockdown ends I predict there will be lots of pent up demand for boats, and also lots of sellers marketing their boats. Give it until lockdown ends then commit to travelling wherever you need to, to find the right boat. It'll all be worth it in the end 👍 GPSguru and Jon cook 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 @Jon cook as Andy says, after lockdown get out there. But you’ll have to be quick, even if the boat you like is at the other side of the country. I have a feeling they won’t hang around too long. Always have cash on your hip too and test drive the damn thing before parting with some hard earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Jon cook said: Almost came good on a 17ft centre consol Well this is a twist isn’t it?? I don’t remember you having centre console on your list? Jon cook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Well this is a twist isn’t it?? I don’t remember you having centre console on your list? I like a Center console boat, but I like fishing in a warm dry condition so I wouldn’t buy another boat without a shed. They are great for summer fishing but when you’re catching a big wave in the mouth in January they are no fun. Jon cook and Saintly Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I think it's hard to know what the market will do after lockdown. There is a chance there will be a glut of boats and prices coming down, there is chance there will be more unemployment before we're done yet, but on the other hand, there could be a shortage of boats as people want to use them after being locked up best part of a year..... We will have to wait and see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, suzook12 said: I think it's hard to know what the market will do after lockdown. There is a chance there will be a glut of boats and prices coming down, there is chance there will be more unemployment before we're done yet, but on the other hand, there could be a shortage of boats as people want to use them after being locked up best part of a year..... We will have to wait and see... I remember us all saying in spring last year that prices would crash, telling @Andy135to wait but they up and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, JonC said: I remember us all saying in spring last year that prices would crash, telling @Andy135to wait but they up and up. Yeah, I think that's down to more leisure time and less people selling, seeing the same in the dirt bike market at the moment... At some point they will come back to normal. Prices may crash, or may not, we won't know until it happens. I think people getting furloughed helped as well, more leisure time but with a wage..... We haven't seen the effects of all this crap weather will have on the food markets yet either, there are more puddles than fields in this area, albeit currently frozen, but with a week of heavy rain predicted, might have to quickly find a bung for the shetland lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Well this is a twist isn’t it?? I don’t remember you having centre console on your list? I fish on a mates center consol, a wellcraft 22'. Whilst it wasn't at the forefront of my mind it kinda makea sense given that the majority will be luring or drifting. Realistically i can't see much use in the winter months unless weather is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jon cook said: I fish on a mates center consol, a wellcraft 22'. Whilst it wasn't at the forefront of my mind it kinda makea sense given that the majority will be luring or drifting. Realistically i can't see much use in the winter months unless weather is spot on. Then maybe a rib is worth considering?? @GPSguru is your man for advice on those, he loves a throbbing lump of rubber between his legs!! 😉 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Then maybe a rib is worth considering?? @GPSguru is your man for advice on those, he loves a throbbing lump of rubber between his legs!! 😉 French tickler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, JonC said: French tickler? Rampant rabbit I believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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