Wanted Trident Marine Omega 828

[Surfacesub]

Hopefully any condition considered but must be the outdrive/sterndrive variant?

 

[burgundyben]

Surely there is only one or two like that?.

 

[Scarron]

There was one on the dry stack at Hamble Point last time I was thereabouts.

 

[Freebee]

the book suggests only 28 off 828's in total built between '72 and '78 and as reported above, only perhaps a couple with sterndrives, on the assumption that some of the 28 may fallen by the wayside in the past 42 years finding one for sale is a big ask. However by googling there was a sterndrive 828 for sale in guernsey a few years back which could be the one in Hamble now or maybe that is the 2 identified!!

 

[burgundyben]

There's an 828 in Lymington with outdrives.

 

[Surfacesub]

There's an 828 in Lymington with outdrives.

Thanks, interesting. We know from above one could be a white hull and the other a blue!
However, in the absence of boat names you may have spotted 828 SD no. 3.
The odds are improving slowly!

 

[burgundyben]

Peculiarly my Findingyourfairey brokerage had an email a few days ago enquiring about a outdrive 828.

 

[Surfacesub]

Peculiarly my Findingyourfairey brokerage had an email a few days ago enquiring about a outdrive 828.

Yes, probably me!

 

[burgundyben]

Ian?

 

[Bilson]

the book suggests only 28 off 828's in total built between '72 and '78 and as reported above, only perhaps a couple with sterndrives, on the assumption that some of the 28 may fallen by the wayside in the past 42 years finding one for sale is a big ask. However by googling there was a sterndrive 828 for sale in guernsey a few years back which could be the one in Hamble now or maybe that is the 2 identified!!

Hi - what book are you referring to? We own an Omega and I’m keen to learn more of their history.

 

[DrSpock]

There's an 828 in Lymington with outdrives.

It's still there. One of nice things were the fact they were on shafts so having outdrives always seemed odd to me.

 

[Freebee]

Hi - what book are you referring to? We own an Omega and I’m keen to learn more of their history.

The book is 25 years of motor cruisers by alex Mcmullen but there is only one page 3 paragraphs of which i have given the salient points above .

 

[Surfacesub]

Hi,
Pleased you have your answer.
Since my Omega demonstration out of Gosport late 1970 I have remained a fan. Should be able to find something in my archives that may be of interest.
When I saw your responce to my post I was quite excited, but only to discover you are the lucky one.
Does your Omega have the original name, that would be familiar?

 

[Bilson]

Shikar - it’s the original name. Would love to know more about her history.

 

[Surfacesub]

I think at best it'll be early articles one of which featured an after market aft cabin version.
Pretty sure that won't be Shikar!

Shikar - it’s the original name. Would love to know more about her history.

If you haven't already to Google Shikar and through adverts provides quite a bit of history. Likewise Fairey Owners Club forum mentions Shikar in 6 threads, visable in Hull Design search!

 

[Surfacesub]

It's still there. One of nice things were the fact they were on shafts so having outdrives always seemed odd to me.

I'm still on the look out and so far know of two.
I'm curious if you may have spotted a third.
Would you by chance be able to provide the name of the one at Lymington please?
Thanks.