4 Metre searider on e-bay

[ALANT]

Seems cheap but at the wrong end of the country anyone on easy to find wrong place on e-bay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-METRE-AVON-S...QQcmdZViewItem

[MikeCC]

Can't see it getting much interest without pics - how strange.

Looks like someone might get a bargain unless it's so rough it's better without the pictures!

[ALANT]

Yes did think that but is says it's afloat so that must be a plus point?
worth a look if you in that part of the country.

[Tim M]

I saw this a few days ago and phoned the seller. He sent me a very small pair of photos. It doesn't look that bad. Its been sat on a mooring for a while and the bottom needs a very good clean. The whole thing could do with painting. The engine runs and has just been serviced. It doesnt go into reverse (I suspect its a simple fix and may just be the gear link that needs adjusting) properly. There is a crack on the lower leg. This might be a bit worrying depending on the location and size.

[Tim M]

Forgot to add that is has a few patches which have been done by the seller, badly (by his own admission). The port tube goes down totally after about 6 hours.

[Nos4r2]

Might be a good fixer-upper for someone but I've seen an awful lot of those engines with no reverse. It may be a common fault...

[Tim M]

I think it went for too much....

[ADS]

Originally Posted by Tim M

I think it was went for too much....

Yeah a bit much considering it may need a new gearbox and a retube, not to mention no trailer with it.

[Nos4r2]

Birmingham navy are out in force at this time of year though- I saw a merc classic 50 sell for £721 last week. Cant have been worth over £450.

[ian parkes]

My little honda 2.3 just fetched £312 on ebay , you can get a brand new one for about £375 in the boating magazines ??