spNOam Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 All for nothing! both MG 530's I had my eye on were sold before I could get my hands on them.....any suggestions where a similar boat can be found at similar cost? The Drago Sunday fishing may be an option, anyone had a go on one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 The Drago has only been on the scene for a few months. Doubt there are any 2nd hard knocking about. Boat Fishing Monthly did a test on it about 3 months back, the review is quite positive (then again most reviews are). If you haven't a copy, I can get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 How about this one? Good price too. If you don't want the outboard, you can flog it for a few grand. Quicksilver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spNOam Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Bit on the (percieved?) small side this is probably due to poor layout, no lockable cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 It's only 30cm shorter than the 530, what's that, 12 inches? Couldn't you do with 12 iches less...... ? It does have a lockable door according to the ad. Having a big boat is nice, you can carry everything you need plus many more things you don't need. Take it from me it ain't all that cracks up to be. Very often I wish I have a small boat, less gas used, quicker wash down, easier to tow plus easier to launch and retrieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spNOam Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Conway marina is just up the road from me, the Quicksilver 500 is available new for -http://www.mcaleesemarine.co.uk/detail.php?id=29701 - Ireland is just a short journey accross from Holyhead for me, but a trailer would have to be added to the price...think....think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doggy Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Look at this one !! Only 2 hours up the road from you , with a braked R/C trailer full package they will take your engine in p/x probably Edited by admin Reason possible trade ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Doggy / Dave, Would that be one you have for sale yourself by any chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 The wheel house looks very tall, wonder how it will handle on a cross wind/rough sea with such a high centre of gravity in a small boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Look at this one !! Only 2 hours up the road from you , with a braked R/C trailer full package they will take your engine in p/x probably Private ads only allowed on this site so the link has been removed. Please contact either myself or any member of the admin team for details of how to put trade adverts on this site Martin Admin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spNOam Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Ad was removed.....hope it was not too good to miss as I am currently getting the gear off my old boat on to my new Mg 530, now pretty much sorted, looking forward to taking her out over the weekend, will keep you guys posted on how she performs. Just a couple of questions.....is there any tidy way of fitting the gps receiver, that is with a bare minimum of cable showing, not that I dislike the cable...just that I want it in the least vunerable place. Has anyone else found a 'nice' way of routing the cables from the remotes through the bulkhead, I managed to fit a 'pocket' looks a bit like a fibreglass version of a mini van filler recess....pictures available on request. Anyone got any suggesions on what I should name her? Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spNOam Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Well I finally got everything sorted....took her out for 'sea trials' today & I must say I am well impressed. There was a good chop on which gave me the opportunity to try her at all angles in the waves, at no time did I feel uncomfortable. All in all a nice ride, looking forward to a calm afternoon to see what she's like 'on the plane' Photo of 'the boat' me & junior sorting out the moorings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Geoff She looks sweet, I hope you have many hours of fun aboard her Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spNOam Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Decided to call her 'Morwen' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Nice boat, all the hardwork is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spNOam Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Many thanks to you all for your help (& patience) I shall look forward to visiting this site & reading about your exploits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Many thanks to you all for your help (& patience) I shall look forward to visiting this site & reading about your exploits. Geoof And we look forward to hearing some of yours, please keep in touch and post your catch/trip reports on the forum Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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