PaulRainbow
Well-Known Member
Easter weekend 2022, sitting in the cockpit looking at a friends boat advert, being nosey. Peering over my shoulder Mrs Rs eye is drawn to an ad’ for a Princess 45, looking through the brokers pictures it looks quite nice and we have to pass by the marina she’s in on the way home, may as well stop for a look. She’s been sitting idle for two years, looking a bit grubby, but should clean up.
After a closer look and a few hours crawling though every corner of the boat, she's basically solid and the engines, generator etc are in very good condition. But finding lots of minor things that don't work or need updating and very dated electronics, most of which also don't work. Fast forward to the end of May, after some negotiations on the price and a sea trial, we're taking delivery and being lifted out.
Not too bad after two years.
Looking better now though.
Still looking grubby up here.
A weekend with the polisher, sanded the go faster stripes off and repainted them with more modern colours.
Time to get back in the water and make a start inside.
After a closer look and a few hours crawling though every corner of the boat, she's basically solid and the engines, generator etc are in very good condition. But finding lots of minor things that don't work or need updating and very dated electronics, most of which also don't work. Fast forward to the end of May, after some negotiations on the price and a sea trial, we're taking delivery and being lifted out.
Not too bad after two years.
Looking better now though.
Still looking grubby up here.
A weekend with the polisher, sanded the go faster stripes off and repainted them with more modern colours.
Time to get back in the water and make a start inside.
a classic that’ll serve you well!
