second hand boat advise

[tengirl]

I want to buy a second hand boat/yacht. It is for around 6-12 people so that its length around 5-7M is ok. Outboard engine is ok. The yacht is only for enjoy the sea, not for fishing/wakeboard....<br /><br />Please advise which points I need to concern ?<br />Which band of engine is good and which is not good ?<br />What is the price about this?<br />Please advise.

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: second hand boat advise

tengirl--Welcome to Iboats.<br /><br />I regret that I am not one of the more knowledgable members here but later today (after they wake up for the day)they will pass on the information to you.<br /><br />EDIT:Sorry Aldo--I forgot about you Aussies and Kiwis down there.<br /><br />>>>>>>>HAPPY BOATING DREAMS<<<<<<<

 

[Dunaruna]

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Hi tengirl, welcome to iboats!!<br /><br />When you say yacht do you mean a sailing boat? I get the impression you mean a cruiser.<br /><br />Up to 12 people hey, well you are going to need more than 7 metres, probably 8m minimum (26 ft)even then it'll be a squeeze, I think closer to 10 metres might do the trick depending on the design and layout.<br /><br />I don't know your local regulations but most countries put a body limit depending on the size of the boat (its a safety thing). You will need to chose a boat that can legally carry 12 people. Then you have to factor into your sums the cost of mooring because you probably won't be trailering a 30+ footer.<br /><br />The price will depend on how old you wish to buy remembering that the older you buy the more you will need to spend renovating.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[beezee28]

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Tengirl, welcome to iboats.<br /><br />There are different types of boats around. You said that outboard is OK but there again the size of engine will have to considered. The more people you put onboard a boat the bigger the engine horsepower needed to power the boat. As for the size of the boat, the best thing you can do is go to a boat dealer and find out (look for yourself) what size is comfortable for you.<br /><br />Price is a major consideration too.

 

[tengirl]

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Hi All,<br />I am happy that so many people in here to help me. There is an example I search on the web. I haven't contact the dealer and I haven't test the boat before. I want to have well perpation before test the boat. Of course, it may be sold. It may be one of my favorites.<br /><br />Most engine band name is mercury/volve...<br />I am not sure OMC is good or not. The price is reasonable or not.<br /><br /> http://www.boatandboating.com/home/boat.asp?boatID=119

 

[Dunaruna]

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I believe Sea Swirl is a good brand of boat but the OMC drive may be a concern, someone else here may be able to more accuratly advise you about the drive. OMC is the leg, the bit that hangs out the back. The motor is a V8 GM. Volvo, OMC and Mercruiser all use the same V8 motors (basically).<br /><br />It is rated to carry 10 people. You won't get 12 people onto a 25ft boat, it's simply to small & it would be illegal. You may need to look for a bigger boat or trim your list of friends .<br /><br />HK$150,000 - what's the conversion from HK$ to U.S.$?<br /><br />Aldo

 

[tengirl]

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10 people is enough. I don't expect I have so much friend interest in it.<br /><br />HK$15000 = US$15000/7.8 = US$1923<br /><br />Do you means OMC is not good ?

 

[Dunaruna]

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I have no experience with OMC, I only read what other people at iboats say about it. You can go to the "Mercruiser, Volvo & OMC" section of iboats and ask the very knowledgable people there about OMC or maybe they will see this post and come here.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=24 <br /><br />Aldo

 

[Northern Eclipse]

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Its not a issue if OMC is good or bad, but OMC are no longer in business It may be difficult to get parts for the drive leg ( thats the part out the back of the boat). It may even be harder to get parts in Hong Kong. Mercruiser and Volvo are about the only 2 choices still manufacturing Sterndrives both are good products. Its more important that the boat you decide to buy has enough power. To carry about 10 friends you need a boat 25-27 feet and a V-8 engine capable of producing 260hp or more.