Buy the right boat...... or the right engine

[ontheplane]

Having had both sterndrives and outboards over the years including a 20' canal boat driving it from age about 5-16 yrs old - I am certainly used to the "weave" that doesn't bother me at all.

If as I suspect I am going to keep it on a dry stack the servicing doesn't bother me as much as I think a bi or even tri annual service on the sterndrive would be ok and an annual oil change and full bi-annual service on the engine, anodes every other year that kind of thing...

 

[Ferris]

I'd happily sail it over once I'd got used to the boat - but as a first-time-out trip I'd be way too twitchy.

The towcar isn't a problem I can buy something suited - the problem is going to be whether the rig is legal on a trailer - some are saying yes some are saying no - too heavy and too wide.....

I will see if the owner has ever put the trailer and boat on a weighbridge.

On transport another option could be to trail/truck the boat south to Rosslare and get the ferry to Pembroke? Its 230miles and dual carriageway / motorway most of the way. Would need some consideration on VAT upon entering the EU but if your destination is still UK then is should be okay.

Kennedy haulage have a very good reputation in Ireland. Potential to get a return trip to UK?
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[Dino]

GBNI Transport are worth checking with too. Www.boattransportgbni.com
They are NI based and a friend of mine got a good deal with them

 

[ontheplane]

Thank you both - if we move forward on this one I will contact both of them I think.

 

[bowler]

I used Kennedy a while back. Very accommodating and very professional. 10/10.

 

[gjgm]

I think a bi or even tri annual service on the sterndrive would be ok and an annual oil change and full bi-annual service on the engine, anodes every other year that kind of thing...

Personally-I wouldn't. I wouldn't be keen on buying an older boat where at least the current owner could not demonstrate a good maintenace regime. In fact, I wouldn't go near it !
Changing oil,filters,bellows isnt going to bust the bank. If you dont change the drive oil, how are you going to know there isnt a leak- and that is when problems do potentially kick in.
You dont need VP parts for most of it-just use good quality filters,belts,oil etc. YOU also then have some confidence things are ok.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Yes, I agree with this, sterndrive fails due to water ingress are all too common, so the last thing you should be doing is extending the service interval. Going to 3 years is absolute madness. Unless I suppose he means three times a year...? don't think so.

Stern drives become especially expensive when servicing is skipped, leading to premature failure of internal parts, which are expensive and time-consuming to change. Leaving aside accident damage, there's no reason why properly serviced and maintain stern drives should not give excellent service.

 

[ontheplane]

Fair point - I was just hoping as it was dry stacked it would need a lot less maintenance - but as you rightly say its also about maintaining the value of the boat and I am also keen to see good service record so the next buyer will be just the same.

 

[Dino]

Another 805 in Northern Ireland and very well priced
2003 Jeanneau Leader 805.
2003 Jeanneau Leader 805. for sale in Fermanagh for £23,950 on DoneDeal
Looks like an early version with a stainless steel add-on bathing platform rather than a moulded fibreglass one.

 

[bowler]

Another 805 in Northern Ireland and very well priced
2003 Jeanneau Leader 805.
2003 Jeanneau Leader 805. for sale in Fermanagh for £23,950 on DoneDeal
Looks like an early version with a stainless steel add-on bathing platform rather than a moulded fibreglass one.

That's a good price!

 

[Sianna]

Another 805 in Northern Ireland and very well priced
2003 Jeanneau Leader 805.
2003 Jeanneau Leader 805. for sale in Fermanagh for £23,950 on DoneDeal
Looks like an early version with a stainless steel add-on bathing platform rather than a moulded fibreglass one.

thats a nice boat for the money, KAD43 power too.

 

[ontheplane]

That is a stunning price for one of these. As said it's the older engine and the stainless platform and the "less nice" green upholstery - but at that price you can't argue. Might give them a call!

 

[Dino]

The price has dropped on the other Northern Ireland boat too, now down from £31k to £27k
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[Greg2]

If I were in the market the other one with the nice and simple KAD43 would be my choice over the KAD300, where things get more complicated with associated higher risk of problems.

 

[ontheplane]

Also the KAD300 was never fitted to the 805 - so its aftermarket retrofit and I don’t know what the insurance would be. And it’s EU VAT paid not UK VAT paid so there’s a heck of a potential VAT bill - if I were going to buy one of them I’m inclined to the cheaper one

 

[bowler]

Looks like the cheaper one has been sold. Not surprising.

 

[ontheplane]

No - someone's had a good buy there I think.

 

[ari]

sterndrives i believe need mucho servicing anually& weave about @ low spds

'Believe' being the operative word here.

From someone who has actually owned many sterndrive boats. In reality.

A service every other year (neither complicated nor especially expensive)

No they don't.

 

[aerobat]

If I were in the market the other one with the nice and simple KAD43 would be my choice over the KAD300, where things get more complicated with associated higher risk of problems.

The smoothness of EDC throttles and shift , virtually smoke free operation, perfect syncing on a twin installation , way quieter compressor and significantly more power convinced me to never look back .

That said a kad43 is also a great engine !