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1985 Custom John Gaff 8.25 fishing boat

Name: 1985 Custom John Gaff 8.25 fishing boat
Brand: Custom
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

Make Custom

Model John Gaff 8.25 fishing boat

Year 1985

Length 27.0ft (8.2m)

Beam 2.74m

Hull Material wood

Engine Fordson Super Major 70hp diesel engine, rebuilt

Fuel Type diesel

Location Troon Yacht Haven, United Kingdom

Engine Power 70 hp

Equipment & Extras

Engine: 1 x Fordson
Length overall: 8.23 metres

Wheelhouse with great visibility
Small cabin with V berth seating
Spacious cockpit for fishing
Navigation instruments
Safety equipment

Description

Remarks :This is a classic wooden fishing boat ideal for day fishing trips or gentle day cruising. Wheelhouse with great all round visibility, small cabin with V seating, spacious cockpit for fishing. Fordson Super Major 70hp diesel engine.Built in Nobles Yard Girvan by John Gaff and built of Larch on oak in 1984. Restoration by John S Hill, Fairlie. Hull has just been repainted and antifouled March 2025. Lying away, appointment to view necessary. Accommodation :Small cabin with V berth seating, step up to the wheelhouse. Wheelhouse with opening side windows and door to the cockpit.Seat and st...

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£3,000)

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Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£197

£17,000 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292

Insurance £25

Maintenance £47

Fuel £292

Running costs subtotal £655/mo

True Monthly Cost

£852

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Finance 23% Running costs 77%

Total Interest

£6,581

Total Cost (finance)

£26,581

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