[OnThePlane]

Hi there,

Thank you.

I didn't read the ad properly - it clearly says "Mercruiser" in the ad - so that's totally my mistake.

I've contacted a couple of brokers over here, and they say the Talari models aren't very popular - everyone wants the "Z", but if not, then certainly a Shabah.

Given our fuel cost, the engine of choice in this boat apparently would be a 4.3MPi - 220hp should be adequate given it's weight and the 7.4's just keep sending people scuttling off...

What were the identifying marks of the "Limited Edition" models so I know what to look out for when I go to view the boat?

I must admit, given the brokers comments about the engine being too big and unwanted over here, and the fact the Talari is also a less popular model, I'm starting to get cold feet - although the condition does seem (from the pics) to be excellent.

I'll go and look, but I might gib the price and see if I can do a deal!

Thanks for all your help.

[rajjneef]

It is certainly a limited edition. If you just cruise it the big engine is a great thing. If you run WOT then yeah, it's going to suck the fuel.

[OnThePlane]

Thanks

Do you know what the differences were between the std and the Limited Edition?

[rajjneef]

The main difference is a solid one color hull and the buckskin color interior.

[OnThePlane]

Thank you

[OnThePlane]

Hi all,

Can you tell me any more about the boat now I have found out the hull number??

It is - mab132471697

I'm also interested to know if this was a domestic (USA) model or built for export to the EU as I am not sure it has CE Marking (we need that here in UK, you don't over in USA).

Thank you in advance.

[mikeyt]

Originally Posted by OnThePlane

Hi all,

Can you tell me any more about the boat now I have found out the hull number??

It is - mab132471697

I'm also interested to know if this was a domestic (USA) model or built for export to the EU as I am not sure it has CE Marking (we need that here in UK, you don't over in USA).

Thank you in advance.

I can tell you that the boat is a '97 not a '98 model. Is there any chance that 1 (9th digit) is an I ? That would make more sense & would show as built in Sept 1996 & sold as a '97 model. Here's a link to the HULL ID reference chart.

As for the CE marking I'm guessing that the prior owner can give you that info since he appears to be in your neck of the woods and would have required it to register the boat.

[OnThePlane]

Thanks guys,

All good info. Went to see the boat today - but SO disappointed - It was not CE Plated, was a grey import, and had a trailer that we couldn't use legally over here.

So needless to say, didn't buy it.

Thanks for all your help though.