Anyone want to buy one of these?

That first one is amazing. "Selling due to lack of time for use" - yeah right, no time even to take the cover off for a photo!

And the second one... they don't even have a build date? Definitely an enigma, that one... :P
 
jellyellie said:
That first one is amazing. "Selling due to lack of time for use" - yeah right, no time even to take the cover off for a photo!

And the second one... they don't even have a build date? Definitely an enigma, that one... :P
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They quote 1995 - slightly optimistic as it looks very like a Kent Class 27-footer from the 1960s, though as I think the hulls were Tyler built she might well be structurally sound-ish. It could actually be a nice project for someone as long as they don't mind two years work to sail very sedately at the end.
 
Fitzroy said:
I wonder what the notices say on the second? Bet it's not his/hers to sell...
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Looks a lot like the notices that my yard put on boats where the owner has stopped paying the fees. Perfectly legal if the proper notice requirements etc are followed and any surplus cash (there never is any as the boats are usually wrecks and the unpaid bills massive) is returned to the former owner.

Pete
 
I would have guessed the second one was a Snapdragon 757 or similar built by Thames Marine, most had inboard engines and as this one doesn't, I'm probably wrong!
 
prv said:
Looks a lot like the notices that my yard put on boats where the owner has stopped paying the fees. Perfectly legal if the proper notice requirements etc are followed and any surplus cash (there never is any as the boats are usually wrecks and the unpaid bills massive) is returned to the former owner.

Pete
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Only if the contract (if any) for storage provided for this. In the absence of such, a possessory lien cannot become a transfer of ownership, and a sale may only take place by court order. Nightmare if much work was carried out, then the original owner wanted it back.
 
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Wandering Star said:
I would have guessed the second one was a Snapdragon 757 or similar built by Thames Marine, most had inboard engines and as this one doesn't, I'm probably wrong!
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Has a prop, so would have an engine at some stage. Judging by the fact that she is {was :) } steered by a dinky little wheel I'd say she was meant to be a motor-sailer.
 
The first one has all the hall-marks of the trader.
Knows sod-all about what he is selling.

Here we have a Fireball Sailing Boat for sale

All in good condition no holes as these have been repaired just needed the varnish to finish.

Been under cover. Still under cover

Selling due to lack of time for use.

Could do with new ropes etc possibly so may be okay. What? :confused:

Comes with a trailer to tow. What? :confused:

Not original cover present... although I believe these are easily available. What? :confused:
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I see his marketing skills have produced some generous bids.
 
The second one looks like it could be much improved by cutting a hole in the bottom and adding an outboard.
 
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