Galia 485 / 530 boats

[Patrick1964]

Hello all, first time poster and an almost total boating newbie living in North Wales. I have my level 1& 2 keel boat qualifications but decided that life under sail is not for me.

I'm looking at buying a first motorboat, which needs to be trailerable. I want to do some general cruising, some not too serious fishing and tow some toys now and again.

Amongst the boats I've seen for sale are Galia 485 & 530's, both of which appeal, but apart from a few videos on YouTube from a boat seller in Northern Ireland I can't find a lot of information about these.

Has anyone owned or experienced one please ? If so, please can you share any pearls of wisdom ?

Anything similar I should be looking at ?

Many thanks

 

[stelican]

They are built by the Polish builder Galeon. Built in large numbers and to a good robust standard.
I visited the builders about 20yrs ago and was very impressed with the quality of build but not the then styling.