Looking for a Boat

[carsarecool]

Hi All,

Completely new to the sea faring world, looking for a first boat for cruising around the Devon coast and further afield.

Ideally 4 berth, needs to be reasonably nippy.

Seen a Fairline Carrera 1989 with twin Volvo AQ131 engines for about £10k.

Would this be suitable for a first boat, or should I be looking elsewhere?

Also seen this, which looks quite suitable http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/ZndvMTYyMTkxMTd+cHZ0=-... but another £5k.

Thanks.

[Rum Runner]

The problem with this is the budget for a decent 4 berth you really need to up the £. You buy something old and it well see money out of your pocket like you cant believe. Worse to that is that you will not see any of it back.
Spend more up front .

[carsarecool]

Thanks for the reply.

Any suggestions?

[Rum Runner]

This is a good one i viewed and did the pic's . It will sell for a bit less than asking .
http://northwales.boatshed.com/glastron_gs_279-boa...

This is tidy and outsidethe office at present, only 2 berth though.
http://northwales.boatshed.com/cranchi_turchese_24...

Plenty more so give me a call if you need any help or want to have a look.

[richardxjr]

I rate Rinker 232's. Nice and wide, Deeper V than many US boats so cope well with the sea. (I had a 270, larger 4-berth)

Only 2 berth cuddy but could sleep 4 with the full cover this one has?

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F215736

Excellent hull to engine match on these: only one engine so half the maint. costs.

[andyc.]

If you are mechanically minded, Cheap is good,If not spend money as nothing worse than a breakdown at sea.

Also do your ICC or pwerboat level 2 as this will make you more aware of what to expect.The sea is a Killer.

23 ft is a good start and will get you off the ground.You may soon want more though.

[Rum Runner]

Second the RYA PB2 course, I am a instructor and some people really do have no idea when they 'rock up'.

[A911DOM]

http://www.why-yachts.com/

Here, try one of these!

Oh hang on, you said 5k not about 50 million

[Cupramax]

richardxjr said:

I rate Rinker 232's. Nice and wide, Deeper V than many US boats so cope well with the sea. (I had a 270, larger 4-berth)

Only 2 berth cuddy but could sleep 4 with the full cover this one has?

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F215736

Excellent hull to engine match on these: only one engine so half the maint. costs.

Although Captivas are a nice looking boat with a good layout the build quality on them compared to, let say, a Sea Ray is appaling. You only have to look at the JD Power boat section to see all you need to know...

[richardxjr]

Cupramax said:

richardxjr said:

I rate Rinker 232's. Nice and wide, Deeper V than many US boats so cope well with the sea. (I had a 270, larger 4-berth)

Only 2 berth cuddy but could sleep 4 with the full cover this one has?

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F215736

Excellent hull to engine match on these: only one engine so half the maint. costs.

Although Captivas are a nice looking boat with a good layout the build quality on them compared to, let say, a Sea Ray is appaling. You only have to look at the JD Power boat section to see all you need to know...

I am sure you are right. All the one's I've owned and seen look, performed and felt great though. I still recommend them at this age/price. They are not Bayliners.