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by fatpaddler
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trailer Trouble
Replies: 11
Views: 8992

Re: Trailer Trouble

Geez, that sounds like quite the ordeal! Fingers crossed it goes well.
by fatpaddler
Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice for a potential future 563 owner
Replies: 15
Views: 9685

Re: Advice for a potential future 563 owner

Interesting, it's listed elsewhere at $8.5k (down from $9.5k), here at $6.5k. I felt it to was too expensive to consider, but at $6.5k that's worth a look.
by fatpaddler
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just bought a 563
Replies: 18
Views: 11699

Re: Just bought a 563

Just saw your other post. Well done mate. And yes, I'm a tad jealous. ;)
by fatpaddler
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice for a potential future 563 owner
Replies: 15
Views: 9685

Re: Advice for a potential future 563 owner

Ahhhhh, nice work, it was a bargain! I'm not surprised the owner hadn't sailed it, the listing was so sparse in detail (and the price so low!) I figured they might not know much about it. Well, I'm jealous mate, but there's one or two still out there I'm looking at. :)
by fatpaddler
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just bought a 563
Replies: 18
Views: 11699

Re: Just bought a 563

Nice! I'm in Sydney looking to buy one too... where did you find yours?
by fatpaddler
Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: Getting Out and About
Topic: Investigator sighting - Clontarf Beach Sydney
Replies: 0
Views: 8905

Investigator sighting - Clontarf Beach Sydney

Found this lovely Investigator whilst out paddling my surfski on Sydney Harbour a week ago. The lovely couple aboard had been overnighting with their son and little dog and were incredibly generous with my request to have a good look at their little yacht. If anyone knows them, please pass on my tha...
by fatpaddler
Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Investigator No 111 'Missy' For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 5133

Re: Investigator No 111 'Missy' For Sale

Hi CALDI4, I'm in the market for an Investigator although Wagga Wagga is a LONG way from Sydney!

Any chance you can post higher rez images somewhere? Or email them perhaps?

Cheers, FP
by fatpaddler
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice for a potential future 563 owner
Replies: 15
Views: 9685

Re: Advice for a potential future 563 owner

The phantom listing has been removed, looks like it was sold before I got to it. Damn.....
by fatpaddler
Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice for a potential future 563 owner
Replies: 15
Views: 9685

Re: Advice for a potential future 563 owner

The pic shows an outboard on the front of the trailer actually.... I'm more concerned that there's no sign of mast, boom, rigging etc!

It's not close, but not miles away. It's more a matter of timing of available funds at this stage, but as soon as I have clear cash available I'll head straight over.
by fatpaddler
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice for a potential future 563 owner
Replies: 15
Views: 9685

Re: Advice for a potential future 563 owner

Ozzie, so much good info there, thanks kindly! Once I get closer to buying I may just take you up on your very kind offer of having a look.

Here's the phantom listing...

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/canley-h ... 1100165545

Cheers, FP