longjohnsilver
Well-Known Member
Been in Southampton area for last few days looking at various boats, never cease to be amazed at the way some people leave them, the one that we were looking forward to seeing was an absolute disgrace, both heads stank to high heaven and the carpet was so filthy that I'd have chucked it out. Windscreen wipers missing, those that were there were covered in rust, dash area filthy and covered with dead flies, upholstery worn and again filthy. How do people manage to stay on board with a boat in such a disgusting state? I felt as though I needed a good shower after being on that particular boat.
But every cloud has a silver lining! Fromn there we thought rightyo, we're here for a few days, let's see what else there is around at the used shows. Had definitely decided against anything with an aft cabin, had to be much newer than Blue Fisher, nothing over 40'.
So now we've fallen for an aft cabin American boat, much older than we'd ideally like and longer than 40'. But it ticks almost all our boxes. So now to the questions. It's an early 80s boat which pre-dates CE marking so presumably doesn't need a CE mark? looked at various web sites but none of them seem to cover older stuff now being sold. My assumption is that it doesn't matter and no CE mark needed.
It's also got Detroit diesels which I know virtually nothing about except what I've read over the past day or so. They're 2 stroke diesels, Detroit being the worlds largest diesel manufacturer. More complicated than standrd 4 strokes but seemingly pretty bullet proof if well looked after, but somewhat thirstier and noisier than 4 strokes. Anyone have anything much else to add? Any personal experience of the make?
But every cloud has a silver lining! Fromn there we thought rightyo, we're here for a few days, let's see what else there is around at the used shows. Had definitely decided against anything with an aft cabin, had to be much newer than Blue Fisher, nothing over 40'.
So now we've fallen for an aft cabin American boat, much older than we'd ideally like and longer than 40'. But it ticks almost all our boxes. So now to the questions. It's an early 80s boat which pre-dates CE marking so presumably doesn't need a CE mark? looked at various web sites but none of them seem to cover older stuff now being sold. My assumption is that it doesn't matter and no CE mark needed.
It's also got Detroit diesels which I know virtually nothing about except what I've read over the past day or so. They're 2 stroke diesels, Detroit being the worlds largest diesel manufacturer. More complicated than standrd 4 strokes but seemingly pretty bullet proof if well looked after, but somewhat thirstier and noisier than 4 strokes. Anyone have anything much else to add? Any personal experience of the make?
