BarryD
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Great place for information and "candid" opinions this board! BTW what happended to DF_Lights post Kim? I'm on a sea trial tomorrow, anything I should be looking for in particular?
Barry D.
Barry D.
Sea Trial tomorrow...
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hlb
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Well I suppose you could look out for DF-Light and make sure he's all right!!
Haydn
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BarryD
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Hmm not quite what I had in mind Haydn. However if I see any Bayliners (as if I'd recognise one) I will try not to cross his bows. Do they come as standard with missile launchers?
Barry D.
Barry D.
peterg
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Re: Sea Trial tomorrow...important
1. make sure you get at the helm under way and feel if the controls are stiff (throttle/gears) or slack (steering) this is not necessarily serious but can point towards a certain neglect in servicing/maintenance, also check that the outdrives trim up and down correctly and don't make any nasty noises
2. check the exhaust for smoke before you go out and after a good run (up to and including full throttle, weather permitting), as it's petrol you're going for than there really shouldn't be much at all (just like an old but well maintained car eh Barry?)
3. try the boat in all directions so that you can see how it behaves aginst wind/tide/other boat wakes etc.
4. make sure the cutlery is well stowed and shiny with no tarnishing (oops, no this one is only for Matt on his megaboat)
5. don't be coloured by "ooh we're buying this nice boat" have an open mind as there are plently of boats for sale out there and if it's not right then walk away
6. treat it like buying a car only with more difficulty inspecting the underneath!
7. enjoy yourself and let us know how you get on!
1. make sure you get at the helm under way and feel if the controls are stiff (throttle/gears) or slack (steering) this is not necessarily serious but can point towards a certain neglect in servicing/maintenance, also check that the outdrives trim up and down correctly and don't make any nasty noises
2. check the exhaust for smoke before you go out and after a good run (up to and including full throttle, weather permitting), as it's petrol you're going for than there really shouldn't be much at all (just like an old but well maintained car eh Barry?)
3. try the boat in all directions so that you can see how it behaves aginst wind/tide/other boat wakes etc.
4. make sure the cutlery is well stowed and shiny with no tarnishing (oops, no this one is only for Matt on his megaboat)
5. don't be coloured by "ooh we're buying this nice boat" have an open mind as there are plently of boats for sale out there and if it's not right then walk away
6. treat it like buying a car only with more difficulty inspecting the underneath!
7. enjoy yourself and let us know how you get on!
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Re: Sea Trial tomorrow...important
Why're we all using images of cars now? I thought it was a boat forum...
Why're we all using images of cars now? I thought it was a boat forum...
BarryD
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Re: Sea Trial tomorrow...important
I don't have a boat - see reason for posting!!!! However my Stag has the pin sharp steering of a boat. As for the TR the less said the better.
Barry D.
I don't have a boat - see reason for posting!!!! However my Stag has the pin sharp steering of a boat. As for the TR the less said the better.
Barry D.
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Be aloof and detached. Dont ask silly questions and dont slobber - you dont want them to think it's a done deal 'coz you still may have some negotiating to do. Looks like nice weather for a trip out though.
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spect the Montego did. I can see why everyone thought/thinks it is a spoof. Still giggling. In future do please all try engage in conversation first. Much more potential fun.
Anyway, get a nice long way out on the seatrial. Then, even if you don't buy it, it's a nice trip.
Anyway, get a nice long way out on the seatrial. Then, even if you don't buy it, it's a nice trip.
G
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Make sure the drinks cabinet is full on the way out and empty on the way back! Good to negotiate on a full stomach.
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Try to appear totally disinterested and bored. Yawn a bit, ask questions and to all answers just say "hmm". If you can raise the odd eyebrow as well, even better. Get them to fill it with petrol first and then syphon out any unused into that Jeep of yours, you need all the fuel you can get for that too. Buy shares in BP. Make sure everything works. Anything that doesn't say " what would that cost to fix, about a grand?, you'd fix that of course". Anythng obviously missing, like chart plotter, radar, cooker, fridge, VHF, lifejackets, liferaft, TV\video\DVD, cutlery etc, tell em you'd want it fitted and to include in price. Then knock 10% off price 'cos boat's not as good as you thought. Subject to survey of course.
Apart from that have fun and let us know
Apart from that have fun and let us know
peterg
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pictures...
I don't have one of my boat that will go small enough and you wouldn't want one of me on here!
I don't have one of my boat that will go small enough and you wouldn't want one of me on here!
G
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One hint -
Drive the boat at around 8/9 knots in a straight line. Note how boat sounds and feel what the vibrations are like.
Then give it some right lock. Any change? Then some left? Any change.
If you notice an increase in heavy vibration, may be that the bearing is slipping in the bell housing(s). If this has been happening for some time, may mean new bell housing ... engine out and several hundred pounds of parts.
I know... I've been there.
Good luck
Drive the boat at around 8/9 knots in a straight line. Note how boat sounds and feel what the vibrations are like.
Then give it some right lock. Any change? Then some left? Any change.
If you notice an increase in heavy vibration, may be that the bearing is slipping in the bell housing(s). If this has been happening for some time, may mean new bell housing ... engine out and several hundred pounds of parts.
I know... I've been there.
Good luck
