ClaytonDJ
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Hi all
Getting closer to purchasing a 1996 Fairline Targa 37 in Spain. Have placed a deposit to secure and just trying to arrange a full condition survey, engine inspection by VP mechanic and sea trail.
If all goes well then I will be buying her.
Has VP KAD42Bs and DP drives. I will be hoping to cut costs by doing as much of the routine servicing and maintenance as I can - so interested to know of reliable suppliers of VP engine/drive parts and service kits.
Also interested in what upgrades are recommended. It doesn't have air con and will be berthed in Spain and I will be living onboard for 3 - 4 weeks at a time (before returning home for same amount of time as per immigration rules). Adding air con will be an expensive initial outlay but should add to the resale attractiveness when the time comes.
Currently has (I assume original) Simrad chart plotter that still works - but upgrading the electronics to include chart plotter, radar and AIS is also on my list. Is there a logical upgrade party to a MFD from the Simrad gear? Is price the only differentiating factor separating the likes of B&G, Garmin, etc
Trying not to get too ahead of myself but never been this close.
Regards,
Dave
Hi all
Getting closer to purchasing a 1996 Fairline Targa 37 in Spain. Have placed a deposit to secure and just trying to arrange a full condition survey, engine inspection by VP mechanic and sea trail.
If all goes well then I will be buying her.
Has VP KAD42Bs and DP drives. I will be hoping to cut costs by doing as much of the routine servicing and maintenance as I can - so interested to know of reliable suppliers of VP engine/drive parts and service kits.
Also interested in what upgrades are recommended. It doesn't have air con and will be berthed in Spain and I will be living onboard for 3 - 4 weeks at a time (before returning home for same amount of time as per immigration rules). Adding air con will be an expensive initial outlay but should add to the resale attractiveness when the time comes.
Currently has (I assume original) Simrad chart plotter that still works - but upgrading the electronics to include chart plotter, radar and AIS is also on my list. Is there a logical upgrade party to a MFD from the Simrad gear? Is price the only differentiating factor separating the likes of B&G, Garmin, etc
Trying not to get too ahead of myself but never been this close.
Regards,
Dave
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