Gemini 730 Waverider

creachan · 24 September 2006, 10:51

Has anyone ever owned a waverider,or had any experience with this hull?
Any info appreciated, as i am considering buying one,

Roy Smith · 24 September 2006, 19:50

Nearly had one about 4 years ago
Good strong boat but very heavy

Phil Chitty · 24 September 2006, 20:09

Used one for a year a few years ago.
It had twin 115 Mariner 4-stroke outboards.

Under powered but a great hull, especially in a big sea.

Milan · 25 September 2006, 12:15

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Originally Posted by creachan

Has anyone ever owned a waverider,or had any experience with this hull?
Any info appreciated, as i am considering buying one,

Hi creachan if you do a search on Milan you will see plenty of pictures of the rib as its myself thats selling it I dont think there are to many 730 waveriders for sale out there

Searider · 25 September 2006, 21:46

Spent some time with a charter company running a 730 with twin 150 optis and then twin 200 optis.

Rigged for 12 passengers and was a great boat. Fast, stable, flew well and solid.

Traded up to an 8m Gemini with twin 200 optis but this was never as good - too big really - never flew well.

Just trying to get them to get a 730 again - the 8m was pinched

Rogue Wave · 28 September 2006, 22:04

I managed the 7.3 mtr that Searider is referring still going strong goo hulls. Do not have high thoughts of the light grey colour they use for toobs however

Dino · 01 October 2006, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I managed the 7.3 mtr that Searider is referring still going strong goo hulls. Do not have high thoughts of the light grey colour they use for toobs however

Rogue-They are from South Africa,I didn't think you liked any boats from SA

Not wanting to appear cynical but did you like this one cos you were paid to look after it?