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by Jimbobs
Wed May 10, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: First buy 640? Advice appreciated
Replies: 10
Views: 7005

Re: First buy 640? Advice appreciated

Many thanks all, great insight. Have to say getting a bad feeling re this boat especially as three quotes already done for a trailer for it and no one thought it good enough to purchase.

Shows that this is a forum well worth being part of!

James
by Jimbobs
Tue May 09, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: First buy 640? Advice appreciated
Replies: 10
Views: 7005

Re: First buy 640? Advice appreciated

Genuinely appreciate your response and input

Many thanks
James
by Jimbobs
Tue May 09, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: First buy 640? Advice appreciated
Replies: 10
Views: 7005

Re: First buy 640? Advice appreciated

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by Jimbobs
Tue May 09, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: First buy 640? Advice appreciated
Replies: 10
Views: 7005

Re: First buy 640? Advice appreciated

Many thanks for your reply,

The previous owner has owned this for 3 years but giving up due to a dibilitating illness and being unable to drive. No interior pictures, but I'm thinking of going to view tomorrow. Below is from the seller. Attached images also shows ad with a little more info.

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by Jimbobs
Mon May 08, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Newbie..to be
Replies: 2
Views: 60042

Newbie..to be

Sorry posted this on main board then saw Scotland page

Hi all from a 56yo newbie with no sailing experience.

I've seen a Shetland 640 with an old 2stroke Yamaha 70 outboard for sale at around £2500, is this way to cheap even though an older craft. I don't want to buy something that will cost more ...
by Jimbobs
Mon May 08, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: First buy 640? Advice appreciated
Replies: 10
Views: 7005

First buy 640? Advice appreciated

Hi all from a 56yo newbie with no sailing experience.

I've seen a Shetland 640 with an old 2stroke Yamaha 70 outboard for sale at around £2500, is this way to cheap even though an older craft. I don't want to buy something that will cost more to put right. I'm looking to potter about on weekends ...