New Hardy 40

[Whitelighter]

Seems like Oliver chose motors having done zero reserch.

More likely he chose the engine deal that helped the cash flow most

 

[aquapower]

More likely he chose the engine deal that helped the cash flow most

Those were already sorted when Oliver got involved, Hardy have always favoured MAN engines after falling out with Volvo many years back they refused to use them.

 

[jfm]

I love the look of it too BJB. Way to do this is sign up now for hull #1 or #2 at big discount (so they can use for magazine tests and boat shows, 50hrs on engines) but pay extra to have the right engines like Cummins 5.9s or whatever, and better internal joinery. You'll then have strong residual compared with all the crappo Yanmar engined boats that will come later. A bit of VAT planning on top (eg just take it to Malta to pay the VAT there, say) and the job's a good un. Net net you'll be well ahead of the curve. Fab boating for 5 years with £50k depreciation. What's not to like?

 

[benjenbav]

I love the look of it too BJB. Way to do this is sign up now for hull #1 or #2 at big discount (so they can use for magazine tests and boat shows, 50hrs on engines) but pay extra to have the right engines like Cummins 5.9s or whatever, and better internal joinery. You'll then have strong residual compared with all the crappo Yanmar engined boats that will come later. A bit of VAT planning on top (eg just take it to Malta to pay the VAT there, say) and the job's a good un. Net net you'll be well ahead of the curve. Fab boating for 5 years with £50k depreciation. What's not to like?

Now you're talking. I am actually going to SIBS tomorrow so might do a bit of poking around on this subject.