Forgive

[Blackfeather]

the multiple posting but I got no response on the Mobo site.

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A friend is looking at buying a Princess 30DS.

It's a 1982 boat with twin petrol Volvo 140hps on outdrives. It has been on the river for some time.

The broker is asking £29950 which will no doubt be open to offers in this market.

What does the panel think. I said it should be OK for a trip down the Thames and a bit of light coastal hopping in the right conditions.

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[Chris_d]

30DS is actualy a superb seaboat, however engine reliablilty will be a factor now. I would have thought £20-25K max if its clean and tidy.

 

[byron]

I agree whole-heartedly with Chris. In this financial climate with fuel prices as they are, I would be looking to paying a bit over £22,000 but if its particularly nice up to £25,000.
Pay special attention to the outdrives as these are very expensive to repair.

 

[Blackfeather]

Thanks Chaps that's very useful.

 

[No Regrets]

Better still

http://www.thamesboatsales.co.uk/boat_de...NCESS%2030%20DS


Younger, looks better specced and reckon on a few grand off on a good day /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[nickcred]

If its is the 30DS from Windsor, cant remember the name now, it's a colleague of mine. He spent I would estimate 10k min over the last year bringing her to excellent condition. Headlinings all replaced windows resealed. To be honest a lot of work I thought did not need doing. He decided he did not like the locks on the Thames so is looking at going to the Norfolk Braoads hence the boat sale.

Worth a look if its the same boat

Nick

 

[No Regrets]

In the ad: [ QUOTE ]
recent curtains, fabrics & headline

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It would appear to be the same vessel...

 

[nickcred]

Just remembered the boat name , it's called The Legacy so not the one in the add above.

Cheers

Nick

 

[No Regrets]

Wow. Headlining must be a common issue then /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[nickcred]

Lol actually there was nothing wrong IMHO with the existing one he had. It is his first boat and he wanted everything pristine. Just found the advert. I think he paid 33/34k when he bought her and then spent fortunes but spoke with him and I think he is looking to drop the price to sell now

Princess 30DS