SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I`ve just been advised by fellow forumite Blue Moon of the sale of Maffett Cruisers original Kingfisher. on Boatshed for £10,450. Apparently she is in need of a lot of work, but not too much if you have the kills to diy. http://www.boatshed.com/bounty_30-boat-177306.html I put on a post only last night i would be more than interrested if this boat came up for sale, but now i`ve spent out on a few extras, it`s no longer an option. DAMMIT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watershed Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Ain't that always the way things go? Feel for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Looking at the state of her, offer £5000 cash. well you never know! Especially as you have the "kills" to diy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 That`s a coincidence, that` was the first thing that came into my head. It sounds as though John from Maffetts has had a look at it, as i was told he`d quoted a figure (yard prices) possibly as much as £10,000 ish in work.There`s a bit of rot in one of the fwd lockers, but nothing serious, but also things like wiring and batteries, and i think the engine. and possibly even the gas system etc etc.It`s also coincidence that there`s a thread regarding the cost of boating, with several posts refering to how boats deteriorate when not used. This boat has been under cover for years, so has not been able to be ventilated. Yet another classic example. I thinki i might be able to stretch to £5,000 :naughty: . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Put in an offer, they can always say 'no'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 They may even say "YES". Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 No, seriously though, i would have done so earlier, but i`ve spent lenough on 2 new cars and Lightning. I could always go out and buy a lottery ticket though?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Good luck if you go for it Neil, for goodness sake don't let Alan (JawsOrca) see it he'll have your side lining ripped and do all sorts of things with your prop thingy Lol .Grace 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 They may even say "YES". Good luck. Hi Eric, I canny wait tae see you cruising on yer new avatar on the Broads Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Good luck if you go for it Neil, for goodness sake don't let Alan (JawsOrca) see it he'll have your side lining ripped and do all sorts of things with your prop thingy Lol . Grace Hmm might have guessed Gracie wid be in there up to her arm pits in bilge oil , blaming that quiet, young, easy going, widny scare a flea Alan (I'm sure that its wat his parents said on here ) . Oh BTW Neil goooooooooo for it! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Was a nice boat, could still be a nice boat, at the right price and in the right hands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 If anyone is interested in her, we have information to help with the decision making process, please PM us, she really is a, or rather has the potential to be, a stunner. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 well, is it a BOUNTY or a DAWN CRAFT the boatshed listing gives both one or the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Looks like a DC 30 hull. Bit of a time warp, when was it last on hire? it looks more original than I have recently seen anything.. I remember when all boats looked like this inside, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 If we recall correctly, she was sold 10 years ago. John (Maffett's) clearly has a soft spot for her and waxed lyrical about her attributes, nice guy. Regards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Kingfisher is a Bounty build with custom timber top. She IS as Clive says built on a DC30 hull. Bounty built 4 i believe, one of which is, or was, called "Goodall Gal" and moored in Stalham, possibly Broads edge. She was the one that was called Cherokee and hired through Paul pleasure craft at Beccles (not to be confused with Poolcraft) which later became "Arrow Boats". The other 2 were in the Swancraft fleet (Regent and Regina?) which i think had slightly different cabin sides, though they may have been modified at a later date. Totally agree with Blue Moon too, she WAS a stunner, and with a little work could still be so. She was always my favourite hireboat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Reduced to £8,995 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 If it goes down to £4,995. i`m giving John at Maffetts a ring with a plan?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Oh No Neil.. have you catch the restoration bug from us from yesterday To be honest she doesn't look too bad (I was gonna say offer £4k but it looks ok .. I'd say £6k looks good.. timber looks ok in the pics but you will probably have work to do.. if superstructure is bad go in at £4k... Ton's of character! Do it.. I mean don't do it.. do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Just thought i`d have a look to find out what`s going on with my old favourite, and she`s GONE. I did wonder if John from Maffetts has got her back, as he did say he`d like to have her back in their fleet. I`l just have to keep an eye on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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