Steve Pope 243 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Interesting that Kiwi's back on the market, quick turnaround! Link to post Share on other sites
Gappy 9 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 One of the Davidsons I have always liked looks like a nice little boat is Fantail think she is a 33 she just sits on the dock haven't seen her out. Anyone know the story behind her. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Wednesday night racer, awesome little boat in its day and one of my favourites as well. Pretty sure it went into production in the USA as the Dash 34. Link to post Share on other sites
Kestrahl 6 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Mr Roosevelt used to go very good when it was raced hard in Picton/Wellington in the 90's. The owner replaced it with a Elliott 12 and didn't really go any better! People are going for internal volume now which these boats lack, The D35 and D37 are higher volume designs of his for the length. Link to post Share on other sites
floatsome 0 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 in 1987 I had a choice of what to build a Dav 42 or a Ross 40 and I chose the Ross. Never regretted the decision, although did discover first keel was built light, so second keel made the boat. All these boats you are considering are old now and my advice is spend the money on a rigorous survey and investigate all defects with professional advice so you dont get any nasty surprises. Conversely if you know the issue, then you can factor into the price etc Link to post Share on other sites
courageous 0 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Fantail was one of the prettiest & hottest boats around in it's day,(was it late 70's 80's?) can't remember..but do recall it was skippered by Jonny Lasher, with a hot shot crew of Joey Allen & Earl Williams.. They were pretty much untouchable.. these boats are now getting on a bit ... and lots of due diligence is required before letting your heart get in the way of reality ... Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Interesting that Kiwi's back on the market, quick turnaround! That's a good deal at $155K. Nice boat. Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 in 1987 I had a choice of what to build a Dav 42 or a Ross 40 and I chose the Ross. Never regretted the decision, although did discover first keel was built light, so second keel made the boat.All these boats you are considering are old now and my advice is spend the money on a rigorous survey and investigate all defects with professional advice so you dont get any nasty surprises. Conversely if you know the issue, then you can factor into the price etc Couldn't agree more. Even boats of this age in really good nick can give you a few nasty surprises and the dollars can pile up real quick. A $150K purchase can rapidly turn into a $250K investment!! They are still cool Kiwi boats though and I hope that new owners keep spending on them to keep them up to scratch. Nice to see Provincial Cowboy (Ross 40) getting attention lavished on her. Ditto Urban Cowboy with a new keel.. And for those that thing the Davos are slow, beware them in an upwind dual. A well sailed Davo 42 is hard to beat upwind in a blow. Check out Spitfire's Coastal result this yeah with doggy old sails...... Anyone know where Jesse James has gone? Link to post Share on other sites
floatsome 0 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 After sailing across the Pacific by an American couple, JJ was bought by a NZ couple intent on the Melbourne - Osaka which never happened, so I believe sold again, but havent heard or seen the boat since. Link to post Share on other sites
Boatworks 23 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Couldn't agree more. Even boats of this age in really good nick can give you a few nasty surprises and the dollars can pile up real quick. A $150K purchase can rapidly turn into a $250K investment!! They are still cool Kiwi boats though and I hope that new owners keep spending on them to keep them up to scratch. Nice to see Provincial Cowboy (Ross 40) getting attention lavished on her. "lavished"....?! Dammit I have told you before Smithy09, my wife reads this stuff! I am just fixing a few things and adding a few basic necessities.... Actually I am considering adopting the line - "you think that's expensive, you should see what Smithy spent!!!" Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Couldn't agree more. Even boats of this age in really good nick can give you a few nasty surprises and the dollars can pile up real quick. A $150K purchase can rapidly turn into a $250K investment!! They are still cool Kiwi boats though and I hope that new owners keep spending on them to keep them up to scratch. Nice to see Provincial Cowboy (Ross 40) getting attention lavished on her. "lavished"....?! Dammit I have told you before Smithy09, my wife reads this stuff! I am just fixing a few things and adding a few basic necessities.... Actually I am considering adopting the line - "you think that's expensive, you should see what Smithy spent!!!" And the sad thing is, you would be right!! Lavished can mean just working on it, not ness spending cash...... (Tui Ad here) Link to post Share on other sites
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