... and another one ... $8000 in Cairns

by **MelF** » Sun May 12, 2013 9:05 pm

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cairns-4870/sail-boats/tophat25-popular-cruising-boat-bargain/1019432023

by **Ianb** » Mon May 13, 2013 12:42 pm

Interestingly they are also offering this boat for overnight accomodation. I have got to go to Cairns next week, and will try to see if I can use the boat for one night. Will be a bit different to a hotel!

by **di_namic42** » Mon May 13, 2013 12:59 pm

Check her out f or me a little if you have a moment!

by **Ianb** » Mon May 13, 2013 4:03 pm

OK, booked for one night Wed 22nd. Will be getting there in the afternoon, so will have a good look at the boat, but of course, not possible to check the underwater hull or the sails. Will have a chat to the lady owner about the sails, osmosis, age of rigging etc. IMHO a 4hp is not big enough for offshore work, but I know it is the cut-off size in Queensland for registration costs, and quite a lot of owners go that way on smaller boats.

Any owners out there with 4 hp motors like to comment?

by **Troppo** » Mon May 13, 2013 5:22 pm

I saw that boat advertised a few weeks ago and I think they were asking way more than that. Big price drop. Could be good value for the buyer.

by **DESIREMK1** » Tue May 14, 2013 8:53 am

Hi Guys ,

This Mk2 represents what a great opportunity it is for prospective Top Hat owners to buy in this current market , I have seen this unit Online with its nice interior , and feel that THs such as this , deserve to be considered more favorably .

Unfortunately , with the advent of Personal Computers etc , we are living a more reclusive lifestyle , I have been guilty of this to a degree over the last decade , though with my newly gained Mk1 , the magic is in having my young family enjoying Sydney's waterways , for this reason , the opportunity to buy a beautifully designed sailboat ( TH1-3 ) is priceless !!!

Brad
DESRIEMK1

by **Jeremy** » Tue May 14, 2013 10:31 am

I motored down from pittwater with a 5hp and was surprised at how the boat went. I took an 8 hp and a 5 hp, naturally the 8 had just been serviced by a mechanic and didnt work :evil:

I scrubbed the boat before the trip so it was fairly clean... may be a different story if you have any growth on the boat.

If its a newish 2 stroke 4 you might be ok. A friend of mine just bought a brand new 5 hp tohatsu for $1300 so you may be able to trade up.

Jeremy

by **MelF** » Tue May 14, 2013 3:01 pm

Are we thinking it is this one?

http://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/25-top-hat-mkii-sailing-yacht/120108

Motor is on bracket; mkii had a well didn't it? So a converted diesel perhaps?
How is the fridge vented??
Ian can be our super sleuth...

by **Ianb** » Tue May 14, 2013 6:02 pm

Yes, it is that one. For the $8k you dont get the wind generator or the dinghy. Although, if you have a fridge, you need some heavy duty charging device. Will have a good look next week. Why do these boats have to be so far far away....

by **DESIREMK1** » Sat May 18, 2013 8:15 pm

Hi Ian ,

Some things in life are worth journeying that extra mile , in this case this Mk2 . She certainly presents being worthy of that extra effort . Take a week of work , and get to know this beautiful lady and her magic qualities , she looks like a keeper !!! ( lol )

Brad
DESIREMK1

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