mickagnew

Worzel

Dont mean to be rude but how much does one of theses beasts cost
as when on our reccie in Jan they all semmed verfy pricey but maybe I was
looking at the most expensive ones in Hillarys

Mick

worzel

We picked ours up for $25K but it would probably have been closer to $40K new by the time you include all the goodies that came with it. That is about as much as upgrading the 4x4 to a new model would have cost and that was the choice the missus had. A dealer wouldn't sell anything much cheaper / older but you can pick up something older / smaller in the Quokka for a private sale. Being the end of summer and with the Recreational Skippers Ticket starting to be phased in it is a good time to buy at the moment as people are looking to sell.

Try browsing a few websites:
http://www.allboatbusiness.com.au/used.htm
http://www.boatshack.com.au/ (needs refreshing)
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/default.asp

thpinkpussycat

Totally recommend All Boat Business so far they have been great

Picture of Big Red back from sea trail (ignore fat chick - I look better when hair done and make up on - honest! )

worzel

You got it wet!

thpinkpussycat

No just scraped back hair could be bothered to wash it Think I better go and wash hair now

Sam

bal56

Hello Ian me old mate - it's been a while!

Congrats on the new acquisition - it looks great. I'm still looking to get waterbound, but with five kids it's more likely to be a kayak.

On a different subject, Paul (gajjitt) and I both have our 2 year anniversaries on 28th April - we'll have to get a celebration sussed out.

worzel

Not your hair, the boat you muppet

worzel

Sounds like a plan! Will try to spend more than 3 minutes together next time. (I was off sick for 3 days with the flu after that night). We have had a busy spell recently as my boss is leaving and having 2 leaving do's a week for the last month but there is only a week to go. It is (was) looking pretty quiet from the 28th as it happens. Trouble is you guys don't arrive until about 9pm and that's getting near my bedtime. I much prefer to go out straight from work for a few hours - much more choice / better bars in the city too. Is that any good for you?

Once we have got familiar with the boat we will start giving joyrides.

Have you got a citizenship interview / ceremony lined up yet?

bal56

No, no ceremony lined up as yet. Paul's investigated more (I see him most mornings when walking the dogs), and reckons it's not worth applying until your 2 years is up. I'll have a word with him when I next see him about drinkies - I can always get the train and bus to work and head back via the city.

bridie

I hope you broke a bottle of bubbly over it before you got it wet?!

thpinkpussycat

What and waste all that wine!!
Will fill the onboard esky with ice and plenty of beer for our first trip out and toast to the good life

Sam

worzel

We know people that booked the interview before the 2 years to be at the two year mark. You still have to wait for the ceremony though. But if you are not worried about leaving I guess there is no rush.

GinaUK

Iain,

I'll hold you to that !

Gina

P.S. Moggie says "thanks" for the address. She is now keeping her paws crossed waiting for her import permit to arrive.