Owned this boat from new and have simply got to old to use it (and have bad legs now)..... it is a very portable boat, with an engine that can be lifted from the boat and carried in a car. The whole package will 'plane' over the water at about 20 knots with 1 or 2 people on board. If you want to, you can carry 8 adults with ease - but more slowly. There are three inflatable keels underneath the boat and these allow the boat to turn on a sixpence. Its an amazingly manuverable boat. We have used the boat on the Thames (slow cruising up the river, fast cruising down to Westminster and out past the Thames barrier). It has been down to the west country, with a few weeks holiday in the Cornish estuaries (is fine in the sea, but I would not cross the channel other than with a group of boats). We have also used in the lake district, but regulations are making that more difficult. We have only ever left the boat inflated for a few weeks of its life (when in Mylor harbour) or camping at Hurley on the Thames - always with water in the boat, or pressure let out, to protect the High Pressure floor (if left in the sun, uncooled, they can expand and burst the honeycomb structure. The High presume floor is a gem - it gives the boat performance rigidity, but allows the boat to be easily put up, and down rather than trying to insert boards or metal plates. We have a protective floor we put over the high pressure floor - so our Dog (see photo) could come out on the boat. It has not been used for the last three years and before that, maybe 1 week a year, and 4 or 5 day trips on the Thames - over the last 10 years, quite a low amount of use. The engine has ALWAYS been flushed clear after saltwater use (and it looks like it!) The 18HP Tohatsu motor is a classic - one of the last two strokes - with a pre-mix fuel which is easy to manage. The fastroller boat has a slimmer float at the rear of the boat, as later boats had to be enlarged to carry the weight of the 4 stroke. It was serviced when under warranty, and I have changed the gearbox Oil and grease gunned all the lube points, a grease gun and marine grease will come with the sale. The engine is in very good cosmetic condition, and the prop just shows a little wear from hitting river floor when coming in (you try to 'lift' the prop as you come in - sometimes you fail!). The boat has the front storage bag - still all works - ie zips etc. Essential for carrying the spare petrol can (recommended!). The launching wheels are OK, one has a regular flat but I have got away with just inflating when needed. There is a stowing bag at the rear on the transom, and two collapsing paddles - one has seized near closed - but still useful. Only have 1 dead man cable for the engine (recommend you carry a spare) - this is IMPORTANT SAFTY issue - you wear this around your wrist and when you fall out of the boat (happened to me) - the engine is cut off. I have two fuel tanks - a LARGE fuel tank that can be fixed down to the front of the boat (maybe 40 litres) - and a smaller tank (maybe 20 litres) which is used when the boat of full of people, and the fuel can sit by the driver. When out solo, or just 2 of you, it is essential to push as much weight forward as you can to keep the front of the boat down - so use the big tank then. Remember - with the 18HP engine you get 'reasonable' fuel consumption, and can still brake most of the inland waterway speed limits! I have two electric pumps to inflate the boat - the original pump that can get the main boat inflated, but can't get the high pressure floor to pressure, and a special high pressure pump to get the floor to rigid pressure. There is also a manual pump which you should carry with you on the boat. The electric pumps run off your car battery - you will get used to parking the car, with boat 'battery side' when setting up. Look after the high pressure pump - its brill, as hand pumping the high pressure floor is hard work. We have always setup the boat by working on old curtains, bedspreads and any sheeting to ensure the boat does not get dragged/scuffed onto the floor. The boat is really a 2 man lift (or man and wife or teenager). Keeping the boat clean has been important and the boat has had 3 or so 'deep clean' services, where the high pressure floor is removed, the boat washed, hosed and cleaned down inc kitchen towel wiping to remove every last bit of grit. We have a scruffy boat bag, and a nappy thing to hold the roll together. We also have the original boat cover - hardly used, which can also be a boat bag, but has never been used as such. The whole package is very complete, including, approx. 8 life jackets (you need a variety to keep children, pets and adults all safe). There is a home made (but quality) bench seat as Zodiac do not make one, and a separate cushion (see it in the photo's). An over the side ladder - essential to get back into the boat when you are on your own. - very compact and sensible - and fixable to the transom and engine. There is also an extending tiller arm, and a wheeled Tripod to enable towing the boat around (by hand only!) when on the launching wheels - ideal for campsites to river movements. I have a collection of petrol cans which would be a good idea to have with the boat. You can take as little or as much of the kit with you for a trip, which typically requires the use of an estate car with the back down. Or we have a large box trailer - (looks like rubbish) but is the ideal length to strap down the inflated and setup boat from one place to another (ie Cornish holidays going to 2nd locations). The engine and boat are a brilliant combination, but, when we originally use the boat is had a significant amount of 'cavitation' - splashing from the prop at the rear of the boat. Its a fluid dynamics thing. The solution was to raise the engine by about an inch, with a lump of wood, on the transom. So, I extended the transom by about 1 inch by fixing a sculptured length of wood with brass screens, sealant and marine varnish, so make this adjustment permanent. It has worked well for the last 8 years. If I was keeping the boat, I would consider replacing the 'boston valves' - which are the one way air mechanisms to keep the boat fully inflated. There is no need to do it - but at about £3.50 a time - it may be worth doing as a batch job - to ensure reliable service for the next 10 years (they are just about the only moving parts on the boat). This is not a fault - just my knowledge of the boat in detail. So, a very complete boat, in fab condition, with all you need for a great deal of family or lads fun - with almost everything thrown in so you should not have to buy anything more. I am very sad to see it go as it has been a real adventure and fun. But - with the ladies in the family all doing 'horse' stuff - and my aged body - I just cant use it any more. To set this lot up new today, would probably cost over £6,000 - thanks for looking and good luck bidding. I'll try to answer any questions if I can.