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Fairline Mirage 29
FOR SALE £18,950
Fairline Mirage
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Here at MBO we have a fondness for a classic Fairline, and to us the Mirage is the very essence of an affordable, first cabin cruiser. Built between 1975 and1987, the roomy 29ft Mirage is suitable for a family or a couple, offering oodles of internal accommodation within a spacious, five-berth, full standing cabin area. Originally designed for coastal pursuits, these boats were available with a choice of single or twin, diesel or petrol configurations, and many are now enjoying retirement on the inland waterways. We uncovered two mid 70s versions in the common aft cockpit guise for sale through Norfolk Yacht Agency, fitted with petrol and diesels twins.
Length 8.67m Beam 3.09m Engines twin Volvo AQD32 diesels or twin Volvo AQ130 petrols Broker details: Norfolk Yacht Agency 01603 211033 www.nya.co.uk
FOR SALE £18,950
Monterey 235 SC
For those who are looking for style and speed, then a sportsboat with a cuddy cabin is an excellent option. Priced at £15,500, this US-built Monterey comes ready to go on a double-axle trailer and is fitted with a gutsy, but thirsty, MerCruiser 5.7L V8 sterndrive petrol engine. Built in 1999, this is a high quality 23 footer ideal for ‘park and ride’ weekend blasts, skiing and towable toys, but could also be used for sedate inland day boating in conjunction with a mooring. It has a large open cockpit with adaptive seating and is covered by a new canopy, while inside the generous cabin offers a V-berth that converts into a double, with a chemical toilet and a compact wash basin-cum-storage unit.
Length 7m Beam 2.6m Engine Single MerCruiser 5.7L V8 EFI petrol sterndrive Broker details: Morgan Marine 01206 302003 www.morganmarine.com
FOR SALE £15,500
FOR SALE £16,995
Fletcher 19 GTS
Our line up would be at a loss without a British-built Fletcher, and luckily it came in the shape of a 19 GTS for sale on the River Thames through Boat Showrooms. This 2007 version will almost certainly offer decent performance with its 3.0-litre MerCruiser petrol sterndrive. Overnighting, albeit basic, is possible due to its crawl-in V-berth-cum-double cuddy cabin, which is also an excellent space for storage whilst day boating. It comes as a package with a twin axle trailer, ready to hitch up and explore inland and coastal destinations in the UK and abroad. Again, buyers need to consider ongoing costs of maintaining and running a sterndrive.
