Gladstone help required to inspect boat

[rustymarlin]

Hi gents I am looking at a boat that is in gladstone I am situated 1600km away and before I commit to spending 500 on airfares to go and have a look myself I was wondering if there was anyone that would go and have a look and let me know if it is worth the trouble. Please reply via PM if you can help it would help me out greatly.

Thanks Rusty

[Bull]

Hi Rusty Im in Gladstone atm. Im certainly no expert but if you want to share a bit more info I might be able to have a look for you.

Cheers Brett

[rustymarlin]

I have sent a couple of replys via PM let me know if you did not get it thanks.

[Rip it up]

Hello there.
I am also in Gladstone with a boat building background. Happy to check something over if you give me a list of questions you need answered. PM me if you need any help.

Cheers Damo.

[Rip it up]

Hey rusty

You need to clean out your inbox. No more room to reply.

I travel past the marine centre everyday for work. And at the moment I'm on nightshift which means they are open when I head to work. I will pop in tomorrow and have a good climb on board to check out your list of inspections.

I'll be in touch soon.

Cheers
Damo.

[rustymarlin]

have removed some messages now

[Jarrah Jack]

One of the best things about this forum is how people are willing to help out with inspecting a boat. It makes buying from a distance much easier.

[Rip it up]

Hey mate I have sent you a pm. Had a look today and need a phone number for communication.

[murf]

please tell me its not at Port City Marine and if it is get everything in contract/writing down to the finest degree, yes had a very bad experience and I am/was good friends with his old man

cheers murf

[rustymarlin]

This what is great about these forums Gents that are prepared to go in there own time to have a look at a boat for someone they have never met before its great and I really appreciate to guys that have had a look for me it has definately helped Thanks .

[leonp88]

please tell me its not at Port City Marine and if it is get everything in contract/writing down to the finest degree, yes had a very bad experience and I am/was good friends with his old man

cheers murf

"Marine centre" I would assume = Gladstone Marine Centre at the marina who seem to be ok most of the time?

[rumy1]

So which boat is it?

[mustang5]

"Marine centre" I would assume = Gladstone Marine Centre at the marina who seem to be ok most of the time?

I went in there a couple of years ago and enquired about pricing for a new outboard.. I was laughed at and the service was pretty much disgusting in all honesty. I must have been wearing the wrong flano that day.

In saying this, I have found only two places worth my business. Curtis Coast Marine and if you have an older outboard go Steve Fleetwood.

[rumy1]

I went to Gladstone Marine Centre for a new outboard too and the service and price was just great. I am still waiting for a quote from Steve Fleetwood ..... 12 months on and after numerous phone calls and drop in visits !!! I am not associate with Gladstone Marine Centre in any way !!! Booked my mower in for a service at Curtis Coast Marine (was also a mower shop) for a regular service, two weeks later and how rude it was for me to ask about it ! I know when I book my car in for a service I expect it back the same day not in two weeks. How hard can a mower be for christ sake to service !!!

[rumy1]

I must say that their mower days are over and alot of people like Darren and his mother at Curtis Coast Marine. He does provide good service when it comes to boats ... worth looking him up ! Sorry for the bagging but it only applies to the old mower business, time has moved on. Darren will help you as much as possible whe asked, he is a good bloke ..... sounds like I am apoligising with out apoligising !!! Sorry Darren.