Unwanted Prize- Fairline Targa 38

[laser_jock99]

Unwanted is the wrong word- unfeasible maybe?

Either way I went down to Essex yesterday for the handover of my new Targa 38- and she's gorgeous! I only wish I was in a better postition to keep her. We had a couple of runs up and down the River Crouch and took a few photos for the benefit of the Press. Here are a few of my own pics.

I've decided this a rich man's toy- and so with a tear in my eye I had to walk away and leave her. Much as I love boating, keeping this one is out my league!

 

[SimonA]

How did you win the boat?

 

[AIDY]

was this the daily mail LIBS comp ? mmmm very nice and well done

 

[nyx2k]

so what next? leave it there and sell it on?

 

[laser_jock99]

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was this the daily mail LIBS comp ? mmmm very nice and well done

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Yes- this is the Daily Mail / London Boat Show boat.

 

[geardownthreegreens]

You lucky person.
I'd be jumping for joy but it must hurt to know that it has to go,but i'm sure the cheque you receive for it once sold will put the smile back on your face

Good to know someone wins these competitions!!

 

[nyx2k]

ive never known if these competitions were legit but its nice to here someone will make some money out of it. shame you cant keep it but maybe you could look at something around 10-15k for coastal fishing etc. i have my eye on a nice arvor 20

 

[LittleShip]

The big question is...............

How much will you accept for a quick sale!

That maybe considerably less than the cost of a new one or a trade with cash adjustment, I'm sure somebody will be interested.

Sorry that you cant keep it but you may make somebody else a very happy chappie and still get some benefit out of you lucky win!

Tom

 

[Geoffs]

This might give you an idea.

Lovely craft, I'd be gutted to have to part with it, though I guess a fe £££'s might help a bit.

 

[LittleShip]

Oh I know how much they are but,....... this is an unwanted gift which needs to be moved on so there is scope for a potential cost saving for a quick sale?

Tom

PS It's not the one to "float my boat" so to speak but it would have made a great gift! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Geoffs]

I've no idea what list price is, but would have thought the figure mentioned was a saving. It would 'float my boat' but, like laser jock, out of my league for running costs. I guess 20k a year would be needed, what with diesel an' all.

 

[Tugw]

Remember the forum limit is 200 quid /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[oceanfroggie]

Well done. I hope you get good honest advice when selling her, and she fetches a fair price for a new boat. I hope you and your family benefit from your good fortune and wish you all well.

 

[geardownthreegreens]

I'll swap you my Rinker 212 WITH trailer and 25K in cash tomorrow

 

[Renegade_Master]

bet the kids'll be gutted too

 

[Richard Shead]

I may be wrong bu did you not win a shed load of cash, a villa and flights for 10 years? or was that last year?

 

[rubberduck]

Eby just sold a 2007 version for around 10k more than this.

http://www.essexboatyards.com/stocklist/boat-details.php/Fairline-Targa-38-1517

So should move fairly quickly /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[laser_jock99]

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I may be wrong bu did you not win a shed load of cash, a villa and flights for 10 years? or was that last year?

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Last years prize was a villa in Turkey+ a boat (don't know which)+ a car + a pot of cash + free flights. Still beggars can't be choosers......just one nice boat will suit me fine!

 

[Argonautical]

I think I would have raffled it!

Why not? Make another competition out of it! Everyone's a winner, why's it always a 'Speedboat'!!

Sick as pig to get shot of that I'll wager.

 

[Nautorius]

I think you have taken a very tough decision...and made the right one. That Targa 38 will cost an arm and a leg to run.

Best to sell her straight away and then put say 1/2 in a pot to buy a boat and run her for 3/4 years...i.e. free boating!

I look forward to the 'What boat shall I buy' posts in a few weeks time!

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif