Im thinking of buying this

Im thinking of buying this

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7 August 2013 at 20:04 #42744
jon render
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Hi all, im thinking of buying this boat on ebay. Can get it for £160. Any advice would be welcome ty… Ebay item 271253682535
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7 August 2013 at 20:04 #5247
jon render
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7 August 2013 at 21:53 #42747
Andy C
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Hi jon

Had a quick look. Don't know much about fast electric boats, but I woould worry about the has a little wear and tear bit looking at one of those photos.

Regards

Andy
8 August 2013 at 06:21 #42749
Paul T
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Jon

Look carefully at the photos especially the stern gear and you will see evidence of wear and rust, this suggests that the boat has been used more than once and that it hasn't been maintained correctly.

Personally I would avoid it.

Paul
8 August 2013 at 07:40 #42751
jon render
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Ok thanks for the advice guys. I will give it serious thought!
8 August 2013 at 16:53 #42766
LARRY WHETTON
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There are better byes at proper dealers , its a poor bye on flea bay …Larry…
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