I’d definitely like to go for one of those. Not found anything for sale in budget though…of course, if anyone knows of one for sale around 25k, even stretch to 30k, let me know! Everything diesel of that class seems to be way out of budget or just not available. There doesn’t seem to be much around at the moment!
All of these GM petrol engines are dirt cheap to maintain Marcus. Honestly so cheap to service. But with older carb twins like those…you’ll need a few Bob to run them for sure. I’d think these days and with a decent budget like yours…if you were to consider anything petrol powered…it had to be mpi/gxi engines for sure.
Hi QBhoy. Maybe I need to redo my research. I seem to remember looking a few months back and concluding that servicing would be around 1k/year if I average out an annual engine service and an out drive service every 2 years (Per engine). At that price, I can cope with one engine. The thought of 2k/year starts to make me cringe a little. My problem is that I’m so new to all of this, I really don’t know what I’m looking at. My head‘s in somewhat of a spin!
I hadn’t spotted that one. Thanks
Hi Marcus. It would depend if you get a dealer to do it or not. But you’d be nothing anywhere near that for one of these otherwise. Even with a dealer. Nothing close. I’ve an mpi V8 mercruiser in one of my boats. Even using OEM parts and oil etc…for an annual service, most years you would not spend any more than £100-150 on consumables. If your in the salt and doing things by the book. You’d be about £500/600 for manifolds every 4/5 years to make sure (but these are safe risers on the mpi anyway…so when they go, they don’t usually damage anything). Every few years you’d be about £80 for spark plugs. They are iridium spec. But last a good few years at least easy. Impeller, bellows etc every 4/5 years (perhaps less for impeller) would be about £150-200 at most.
Hi QBhoy. Thanks again for the info. My previous estimates that led me my 1k conclusion were from one of the Marine service yards associated with Weymouth marina (where I currently plan to keep the boat). To be honest, I can remember the exact figures they quoted, so may need to revisit them. I may be getting confused/scared with all the pound signs that I keep seeing!!
Hi Jim. Can’t say I’ve heard of those before. Just had a quick Google search and they do look quite nice. I’ve certainly not stumbled across one for sale in my searches. I’ll keep a look out!
Hi Nito. Definitely a nice looking boat. Probably a little too much of a stretch for the budget, particularly at its size and having twin diesels. With berthing costs being as astronomical as they are, I’ve been trying not to exceed 8m!
I've been keeping an eye on the market for sometime, for the right boat to upgrade to.
Hi Chillee. I’ve a feeling I’ve seen that 270S. Whilst there’s a chance I could stretch the budget that far for the right boat, that’s really top whack and wouldn’t have anything left for any TLC!
4 Would definitely be a plus but may consider just 2. Really depends on the boat. Appreciating there are always compromises, and of course there are lots of wish list features, but I’ll consider anything with space for min 5 without being too on top of each other, separate heads compartment, some lounging space and ”turnkey ready” (although obviously don’t mind a boat that comes in a few grand under budget that needs a few grands worth of quick fix item!)
Hi Chillee,
277 would be better for 5 of you too. Well built boats, and a great hull.
Just had a look. A little too “commercial fishing boat” style for me! Looking for something a little more sporty.
I agree, get you home in most weather without all your fillings dropping out. Top speed of around 20 knots, and not too costly on fuel.
