Third time lucky? New boat, Princess 460

[Sticky Fingers]

Well folks, despite being retired, and having no income other than my meagre pension, and my wife being a student and all with no money at all, we decided that we needed another money pit / boat. So we’ve bought this, a 1999 Princess 460. Seems to be in great condition, very positive survey and fault free sea trial. Took possession today. Taking her round to Swanwick tomorrow with the assistance of a few friends.

Successful guesswork by at least one forum member but I didn’t want to jinx it by going early.

Previous owners have been really good, they’ve done a detailed handover today so big thanks to them. Broker was Ancasta at Chichester, positive experience with the two new guys in there.

Couple of pix.

 

[Nick1150]

What a nice classic boat!

May you have the best time ever Sir!

 

[Alicatt]

Nice!

 

[roa312]

Congratulations on your new boat - and just in time for summer!

Please let us know all the specs if you have time!

 

[ChromeDome]

Well folks, despite being retired, and having no income other than my meagre pension, and my wife being a student and all with no money at all, we decided that we needed another money pit / boat. So we’ve bought this, a 1999 Princess 460. Seems to be in great condition, very positive survey and fault free sea trial. Took possession today. Taking her round to Swanwick tomorrow with the assistance of a few friends.

Successful guesswork by at least one forum member but I didn’t want to jinx it by going early.

Previous owners have been really good, they’ve done a detailed handover today so big thanks to them. Broker was Ancasta at Chichester, positive experience with the two new guys in there.

Couple of pix.

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Magnificent! Lovely classic.

 

[Martxer]

That looks very nice indeed

 

[ashtead]

A far cry from a Bavaria - a lovely run hopefully from Chi to the hamble and you might even have some summer weather by Thursday .

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Weather looks good for tomorrow!

 

[Ribtecer]

WOW, I love it, beautiful boat.

 

[EricJ]

Congrats! Boat looks to be in exceptional state. Very nice classic Princess.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Looks a great example, gotta love a Princess

 

[benjenbav]

Well folks, despite being retired, and having no income other than my meagre pension, and my wife being a student and all with no money at all, we decided that we needed another money pit / boat. So we’ve bought this, a 1999 Princess 460. Seems to be in great condition, very positive survey and fault free sea trial. Took possession today. Taking her round to Swanwick tomorrow with the assistance of a few friends.

Successful guesswork by at least one forum member but I didn’t want to jinx it by going early.

Previous owners have been really good, they’ve done a detailed handover today so big thanks to them. Broker was Ancasta at Chichester, positive experience with the two new guys in there.

Couple of pix.

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Very, very nice, SF. Fair winds for tomorrow and I hope, no scratch that, I’m sure you will get a LOT of enjoyment out of that beautiful craft.

 

[jfm]

Many congratulations SF. A very modern classic in great condition. Good hunting to find one that good.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Thanks folks

 

[Ribtecer]

More pictures required please.

 

[volvopaul]

I thought it was your name on it , nice boat .

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Yup you were right. Delivery voyage today ably assisted and supported by @Elessar @rafiki_ and @PEJ plus WAGs. Now in my new berth at Swanwick enjoying a beer.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Yup you were right. Delivery voyage today ably assisted and supported by @Elessar @rafiki_ and @PEJ plus WAGs. Now in my new berth at Swanwick enjoying a beer.

Has the big grin worn off yet ?

 

[rafiki_]

Yup you were right. Delivery voyage today ably assisted and supported by @Elessar @rafiki_ and @PEJ plus WAGs. Now in my new berth at Swanwick enjoying a beer.

She is a cracking boat SF. Cracking delivery trip in ideal Solent conditions. Excellent parking at Swanwick. Looking forward to the next trip out.

 

[Elessar]

Spotless bilges, spotless engine room, all woodwork first class, everything works and a wheelbarrow full of paperwork.
Signs of a well loved boat.
I really think today’s weather was an omen for a happy boat. I think it’s a cracker.