Another Searider!

George8910 · 02 December 2005, 19:50

Following the sale of my SR4m in the summer due to new babies and the like -the obvious thing to do was to buy a bigger 'family sized' boat...

I bought it on ebay a few weeks ago - came with a substantial twin axle trailer that I managed to sell to one of Rouge's mates - hope to be afloat soon maybe christmas on the solent!

boatster_sr4 · 02 December 2005, 20:48

Looks nice. Let us know how she rides? Is that an ex-mil? Orange hull, extra rubbing strake. I like the idea of the extra strake.

George8910 · 03 December 2005, 08:57

Thanks Boatster

Yes it is an ex-navy with the double skinning - certainly seems a more substantial build than my old 'civvy' 4m - came with a 1993 clamshell 75hp mariner - interestingly the previous owner had fitted a pump to speed clearance of the flooding hull - reckoned this helped it on to the plane when full of divers!

Rogue Wave · 03 December 2005, 09:17

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Originally Posted by George8910

I bought it on ebay a few weeks ago - came with a substantial twin axle trailer that I managed to sell to one of Rouge's mates -

I am puzzled....I've only got one mate and I just can't work out what Johny Fuller wants a rib trailer for!

Looks in really good nick George looks like youl be able to answer Boatsters upgrade questions for him soon!

George8910 · 03 December 2005, 20:07

Hi Rogue - Phil Smith turned up in a very fine looking Discovery and took it away - nearly managed to sell him a rigid raider at the same time!

Rogue Wave · 03 December 2005, 20:17

cool Phils a good guy and definitely a mate, I was worried for a while that Manning had spent some money! cos that makes him very grumpy

George8910 · 03 December 2005, 20:31

Yes it was a pleasure doing business with him - mentioned he had had a few good trips out with you!