MJP
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Post by MJP on Mar 15, 2009 20:20:16 GMT
Hello all!!! just wondering does any one on here own a arvor 23 or 25??? as ive been thinking about changing my boat?? and what your thoughts on them are?  :confused: |
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Post by dave phillips on Mar 15, 2009 21:12:14 GMT
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Post by squideyebarnes on Mar 15, 2009 21:40:35 GMT
Skegsey always did well with his milo! And fished all over in that! Sugest a word with snowy on this site he has one as a charter.
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Post by snowy on Mar 16, 2009 18:38:35 GMT
Skegsey always did well with his milo! And fished all over in that! Sugest a word with snowy on this site he has one as a charter. I certainly have, and I have had the 215as as well. Plus points are that they are well built and very capable sea boats. They are also economical and comfortable. Minus points is the after sales service and all the wriggling and squirming when confronted with warranty issues. The VW engine has had issues and I dont know if they have been resolved. Some electrical fittings were of a poor quality (non waterproof switches in exposed areas). They are getting increasingly expensive with the crap exchange rate so second hand would be a better option. Avoid the VW engine and get a mercruiser if you have the option. Yes I would have another one at the right price. I love the new 280 but no way is it a £100,000 boat. I thought it was steep when it was £84,950! My phone number is on my website if you would like to ring me. |
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Post by flintstone on Mar 16, 2009 20:13:44 GMT
hi i have a 210 and love it great on fuel sleep on her in the summer and i also fitted a heater to keep warm and the windows clear i have the vw and only thing is it eats anodes for some reason been great other than that
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Post by squideyebarnes on Mar 17, 2009 0:19:53 GMT
the vw like the Cummings have some serious issues due to the electrics in the marine environment!!! Even thou they are great without the marine environment.
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Post by snowy on Mar 17, 2009 18:51:36 GMT
hi i have a 210 and love it great on fuel sleep on her in the summer and i also fitted a heater to keep warm and the windows clear i have the vw and only thing is it eats anodes for some reason been great other than that I was getting through anodes on my 215as. The first lot lasted three months and then the electrolysis ate my prop! Essex Boats Yards did not want to know and a new prop was £500. I then fitted oversize anodes and made sure they were a decent quality. next investment was a length of steel cable with a huge lump of zinc on one end and a large crocodile clip on the other. Fasten the clip onto the prop shaft and dangle the anode over the side of the boat, problem solved. My current anodes have been on for two years and have hardly worn. |
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Post by fransy73 on Mar 18, 2009 8:52:33 GMT
Hi, i have been reading this topic in which Andy replies. You don`t have the anode problems on the Arvor 25? Is the 25 well suitable as a charterboat Andy? They look a bit small for chartering?
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Post by snowy on Mar 19, 2009 12:07:00 GMT
I dont have anode problems on the 250 but that is because it has several extra ones fitted, as well as over size ones, and I still always use the trailing anode on the wire. As yet the only anode I have had to replace is the one on the prop shaft. I dont think it is peculiar to Arvor boats (except the originals MAY be undersize and of a lesser quality).
I would suggest that any boat will suffer the problem if in an enviroment (such as piles and pontoon moorigs) where electrolysis is present. I have seen one boat with both out drives eaten away so it can be a major problem.
So far as its suitability as a charter boat. It is necessary to upgrade certain switches and bits to handle the extra work that the boat is required to do but then again, personally, I would do that work anyway to avoid problems in the future, even if I only used it privately. Most commercial users have the boat rewired to an industrial standard.
You use the boat to its capabilities and the 250 can only be licensed for six and two crew. If you work it out six anglers will actually get more rail space on a 250 then ten anglers on a regular 10 metre boat. I also have the boat rigged so that all rods are in holders mounted on the cockpit rails and all spare gear gets stowed in the wheelhouse. The result of that is that the fishing area is completely clear.
If anyone is interested enough they are welcome to look at mine anytime.
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