Just had a test sail on this boat which I would like to buy. Problem was that the old Universal 23 HP motor with 3 blade prop would not rev over 2200 rpm and she struggled to make 5 knots in enclosed waters with little wind. A little bit of growth but not much. Engine temps OK circa 85C and no smoke etc. Lots of vibration at certain rev levels.
Will be offshore a lot and need to be able to punch into a chop and headwind to get across a bar before tide change etc. Oz East Coast current can run up to 4 knots, usually south. Summer NE winds die at dusk, once spent days trying to make port.
Too old for that now.
Thinking of making an offer that allows for a new donk, Beta or such 30 HP.
Asking $85k Oz.
Will be offshore a lot and need to be able to punch into a chop and headwind to get across a bar before tide change etc. Oz East Coast current can run up to 4 knots, usually south. Summer NE winds die at dusk, once spent days trying to make port.
Too old for that now.
Thinking of making an offer that allows for a new donk, Beta or such 30 HP.
Asking $85k Oz.