Is it worth buying? Expert help needed

[Daniel77]

Hello, i found an Achillies Inflatable for sale on Ebay (Australia)
Please see link to view boat.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Archilles-in.../230555904226?pt=AU_Boats&hash=item35ae33e8e2

I have contacted the owner and he tells me that he would sell now for $1000.00 dollars AU (AU dollar nearly same as US dollar).
I dont need the 5hp merc it comes with as i have an 8hp Yamaha ready to go.
So i could sell the 5hp back on Ebay.

The boat looks old but in good condition, is it worth buying or should i buy a new PVC boat like the Zodiac Zoom (all my budget / wife allows for).

Any advise would be greatly appreciated... Thank you....

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Is it worth buying? Expert help needed

If the sib is in mint condition as seen on web photos, seams, tubes holds air properly, go for it, it's a hypalon boat, an excellent oldie and comes with lots of accesories included. Nothing to compare against a Zodiac Zoom that is a French pvc fabric. That price is a real bargain, you are looking at least at a $ 4.0 grand sib/engine combo. Check general conditions and decide.

Happy Boating

 

[AGENT 37]

Re: Is it worth buying? Expert help needed

Looks clean and serviceable. Could use a little material restoration to bring back the color and protect against the elements. Not a bad looking buy. A hands on inspection would be a better perspective though.