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can anyone with knowledge of this boat please contact me, as i am thinking of buying one in the near future.
thanks in advance
Max
thanks in advance
Max
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Never owned one but worked on a couple, right, buy one after the show there will be a few around as there are now, dont pay more than 200k for one, better buy is the 460 with the later interior and big platform, that will keep you away from davits, give you something to walk on when mooring up and your not paying mooring charges for fresh air. The best engine option in my opinion is 435 catterpillars, the volvos are trouble, the 72 and 73 series are sometimes bad engines, search on the forum about 73p engines to read my input about these engines.
They are a good sea boat, the only thing that lets them down is the small sidecabin with bunk beds in, the saloon is good, most boats will come with a good sized generator and fairly uptodate nav gear, best looking wood is cherry not maple it looks sickly. Good hunting, best prices abroad, one other thing dont be tempted to buy an early one with 380 71 b engines its too underpowered.
Another option is the slightly larger 470 and 480, also consider a squadron 43.
Paul js.
They are a good sea boat, the only thing that lets them down is the small sidecabin with bunk beds in, the saloon is good, most boats will come with a good sized generator and fairly uptodate nav gear, best looking wood is cherry not maple it looks sickly. Good hunting, best prices abroad, one other thing dont be tempted to buy an early one with 380 71 b engines its too underpowered.
Another option is the slightly larger 470 and 480, also consider a squadron 43.
Paul js.
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Agree with Paul. Dont pay more than £200k and try to find a Cat 3208 powered one although far more Volvo powered ones were made. I think they all had a 6 kva gennie and bowthruster fitted as standard so look for nice extras like aircon, leather, good standard nav kit.
The 440's supposed to be a good sea boat. Personally, I would'nt bother with the 460 as it's the same boat with a bigger platform so you'll only pay more for the boat and berthing charges will be higher, of course
The 440's supposed to be a good sea boat. Personally, I would'nt bother with the 460 as it's the same boat with a bigger platform so you'll only pay more for the boat and berthing charges will be higher, of course
ari
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Squadron 43 sexier inside and out, but a lot smaller inside and ladder to the flybridge rather than stairs.
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adrianbarker
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Had a 460 last year.
Lovely sea boat, had the TAMD74's never gave a problem.
Travelled to Brittany etc, and many times to the C.I's.
IMHO davits spoil the view from the cockpit, not sure quite how big the platform is on the 440, but the 460 was big enough to put the RIB on.
Personally, depending on what you have now, I'd go for it.
You didn't have that one the last time we saw you !
Lovely sea boat, had the TAMD74's never gave a problem.
Travelled to Brittany etc, and many times to the C.I's.
IMHO davits spoil the view from the cockpit, not sure quite how big the platform is on the 440, but the 460 was big enough to put the RIB on.
Personally, depending on what you have now, I'd go for it.
You didn't have that one the last time we saw you !
petem
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Squaddie 43
I reckon the styling's a bit dated now. My local dealer had one for sale for ages (about a year).
I reckon the styling's a bit dated now. My local dealer had one for sale for ages (about a year).
