Thanks for the sportsboat advice

[gr1mb0]

Thanks for all the advice on buying a sportsboat -- including those who highlighted suitable boats for sale... I'm very tempted, but having no storage at home, my plan is to spend the winter exploring the options a bit more and buy spring next year.

Given my first year at least will be spent close to shore in fine weather, the lesser purchase costs and extra seating of bowriders may still swing it.... especially as it seems that the received wisdom is that for one reason or another, you don't keep your first boat for very long anyway!!

Took the family for a stroll in Lymington yesterday and saw a Rinker bowrider at the Ancasta brokerage -- I was surprised at how roomy a 19' boat can be... this particular one was just out of my price range, but it did make me think that I wouldn't need anything bigger for starters (unless it was at the right price!).

Thanks again.... I'll no doubt be looking for some more views on the relative merits of various manufacturers and purchase routes (e.g. private vs broker) in the near future!


(PS> It's odd that there seems to be nowhere locally you can charter a sportsboat for the day/week (having shown your ICC certificate of course). I'm sure loads of people would pay handsomely -- those who want to extend the reach of their holiday out into the water and folk like me who want to 'try before you buy').




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[Alistairr]

I'm glad you have picked up on the Rinker brand, i was beginning to think i was the only person on hear who regonised it.
I bought a new Rinker this year after researching sportsboats for over year, I am more than delighted with it, for an American boat is must be one of the better brands, it has nice design looks, is strong and sturdy, reasonably heavy,(so it rides the wave better), and the Quality of finish is excellante.
This is was for sale at £9,995 with trailer and canvas,with a 3.0litre engine .

There are 2 Rinker dealers in the country, Rinker Direct at Eastbourne, or Cambrian boat sales at Swansea, Cambrians i bought from are showing at SIBS, are extremely nice and helpful.

P.m if you want any further info, Names and phone no.

Cheers..

Alistair...



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