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nightdrive
New member
Username: nightdrive
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 06:54 am: | 
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any thoughts? Questions i should ask the seller? common faults and things i should look out for?
I know a bit about engines but not alot about vintage marine. Are parts still available?
here is the link
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=300670265&open_homes=®ion=&di strict=
thanks folks |
russell
Advanced Member
Username: russell
Post Number: 32
Registered: 08-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 02:38 pm: |
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I had a look at this one a while ago. The engine looked honest enough and parts are available -see previous discussion on Stuarts, there has been a lot on these sort of questions. I was not sure what the seller meant by "needs a new oil seal".
The reason I didn't buy this one was the boat itself. It's very rough and will need a lot of work. The engine would be easy to fix by contrast. |
nightdrive
New member
Username: nightdrive
Post Number: 2
Registered: 07-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 04:50 am: |
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Thanks for the tip. I am thinking of driving to AK from Whangarei to have a look. Is it worth my time or is it too rotted to float?
cheers |
russell
Advanced Member
Username: russell
Post Number: 33
Registered: 08-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 05:19 am: |
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She must have floated last time or she'd be under. Depends on the pumps I guess. She's a bit rough in places the original stuff is ok but it's always the repairs that are the problem. Ten minutes with a chainsaw would get that top off and she'd look much better! That's too much engine for the boat really. Reminds me of a similar boat a mate of my father's had in the '50s. Easy to live with. I'd buy the whole thing for $1200 I reckon: Not much more. He's been trying to sell her for a while. She's in a warehouse/workshop in Onehunga plenty of junk around. We'd fix her up for you at Whangateau Trad Boatyard |
nightdrive
New member
Username: nightdrive
Post Number: 3
Registered: 07-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 02:49 am: |
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Thanks for your thoughts on the boat. I went to have a look and you were right she is quite a project. I made an offer but no dice so I ended up getting an 18 ft Pelin to play with. I think it will make a better dive platform anyway 
Cheers again for the info |
