Topic: Fairey Spearfish model boat grp hull and cabin (Read 8386 times)

een705 · « **on:** January 18, 2016, 05:59:55 pm »

Hopeful of some guidance concerning a Huntman 34" grp hull and cabin I helped my dad finish this boat quite some years ago and fitted an Irvine 61 and all control gear plus box and control panel,starter and remote control. I have kept it for sentimental reasons as my dad passed away but find my self with no space. Engine as been run at the most 30 mins and was bought new. My question is I would like to know what is worth as I would like to sell it to someone who would appreciate the work that as gone into it. I hope this is the right place to ask if not really sorry. It was my intension to sail her but have found I have no time or space to store. Thanks for reading

red181 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2016, 07:43:19 pm »

Hi,

without pictures and a full description its impossible to answer what value it has. Unfortunately as you only have 1 post you have not been around long enough to post in the for sale section (25 posts I think)

If you do put up pictures I am sure you will receive some guidance to the value

een705 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2016, 07:55:37 pm »

Thank you for reply will take some pictures and post them as soon as I can. Have to go to friend as that's were the boat is.

een705 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2016, 02:40:30 pm »

pics as requested I hope this helps the rudder as been broken in storage but Im sure a small problem so looking for how much to sell and if I need to do anything to her

Netleyned · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2016, 02:51:03 pm »

Looks like a Spearfish to my old eyes.

Ned

een705 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2016, 02:55:31 pm »

Im sure you are more knowledgeable than me so will check on web and alter if needed

inertia · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2016, 03:02:15 pm »

Quote from: Netleyned on January 20, 2016, 02:51:03 pm

Looks like a Spearfish to my old eyes.
Ned

Mine. too. I bet that goes with a 0.61 in it!
I'd expect it to sell for something in between £100 - £130, although you might get lucky. I'm afraid that the work that's gone into it has actually lessened its value - it would probably be worth more as a pristine kit and unrun, boxed engine and radio.
Good luck anyway!
Dave M

een705 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2016, 03:06:21 pm »

you are both right it is an MFA swordfish must have been the nearest to the Huntsman my dad could get I know he had loads of fun sailing the huntsman at Thompsons Park and Fleetwood when I was about 7-8 Sorry I dont know how to edit title.

Netleyned · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2016, 03:59:37 pm »

Spearfish.

Ned

inertia · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2016, 05:18:56 pm »

Quote from: een705 on January 20, 2016, 03:06:21 pm

Sorry I dont know how to edit title.

After about half an hour of posting your original text you can't change anything about it. You have to ~~throw yourself prostrate before~~ contact the Forum ~~Dementors~~ Moderators and ~~beg~~ ask them to do it for you. If you're very lucky they'll ~~kill you quickly~~ agree. ...and it is a Spearfish. Trust me - it seems I'm something of an authority on Faireys.......

DM

I've just changed the Original 1st heading .................see, we are human.

ken

BFSMP · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:06:06 pm »

It is always good to be an expert on something Dave, even if it is Faireys.

Jim.

inertia · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:12:43 pm »

Quote from: BFSMP on January 20, 2016, 06:06:06 pm

It is always good to be an expert on something Dave, even if it is Faireys.

Jim.

"That's caught the first one. Better sling the hook back in, Dave."

BFSMP · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:21:55 pm »

Quote from: Inertia on January 20, 2016, 06:12:43 pm

"That's caught the first one. Better sling the hook back in, Dave."

I would have chosen a cheeky icon there but I can't seem to be able to select such things.

Have I opted out for some reason?

Jim

een705 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:45:45 pm »

Im sure nobody will mind just that its a long way down to find out what fairey she is hopefully nobody will fall asleep :)

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:28:17 pm »

Quote from: BFSMP on January 20, 2016, 06:21:55 pm

I would have chosen a cheeky icon there but I can't seem to be able to select such things.

Have I opted out for some reason?

Jim

if you use w10, then some can not use the icons

BFSMP · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:14:02 pm »

Quote from: TheLongBuild on January 20, 2016, 08:28:17 pm

if you use w10, then some can not use the icons

that is me then I am afraid, and I thought it was supposed to be a better system.

Jim.

red181 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:01:22 pm »

talk about going off topic!

Anyway, I'm real sorry to say this, I know what it means to have a sentimental attachment to a boat, but here is the hard to swallow advice. You did ask

As Dave says, unmade, pristine, it has a value, however, superstructure appears to be missing, radio equipment has no real value as its old technology, engine might/might not run, it has no real detail, inside of hull is pretty rough. You might get lucky on ebay, one mans rubbish is another's treasure. It wants a ton of work, I think its £50ish.

Please don't take offence, put it on the bay, and see how you do, but any more and you have had a result, in my opinion, and its only my opinion.

een705 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:26:14 pm »

Have now tried ebay will let you all know the outcome thanks for your help and opinions

Netleyned · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2016, 02:44:44 pm »

Sale ended today no takers at £130.
Might have done better in an auction instead of B I N

Ned

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2016, 02:52:46 pm »

Been relisted but I would not put this in..

" needs windscreen and brass rudder would think ten pounds will cover it”

because if it costs more than ten pounds it could be claimed as Item as not described " daft yes I know , but then it is Ebay...

een705 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2016, 06:34:31 pm »

Thanks for that will alter listing

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