Trade-A-Boat — February 2018

“A seagoing

vessel

that will

challenge

the

bluewater

swell on an

offshore

escapade,

and then

retire to

the sweet-

water

comfort of

asecluded

hideaway”

quick specs

Arvor 280AS

PRICE $220,000

MATERIAL Fibreglass

TYPE Semi-planing

monohull

LENGTH 8.48m (9.5m

including platform)

BEAM 2.99m

WEIGHT Approx. 3600kg

BERTHS 4

FUEL 390lt

bowrail. Overall, the entire
external motion feels solid,
welcoming and very easy
to live with and features
an attractive burgundy
hull with white decks, plus
she’s very easy to drive
with assistance from the
bowthruster.

DIESEL POWER
The featured package is
fitted with the ever reliable
320hp Mercury/Cummins
4.2 QSD, inline six-cylinder
common rail turbo-diesel,
which incorporates a
seawater after-cooler.
These engines combine
smooth performance with
key diesel advantages,
such as high torque and
optimum fuel economy. It
has a very low 620 engine
hours and should have
thousands in reserve for
longevity. The engine,
drive and all pumping and

electrical items are very

easily accessed through

the floor hatch which

also gives terrific area for

service and the 390lt fuel

tank allows many nautical

miles in range particularly

as the effi cient engine uses

only 9.3lt/h fuel burn and a

top speed of a brisk 24kts.

There’s even an automatic

fire service fitted as

standard and shorepower.

FROM WHERE, TO

WHERE?

Arvor Boats has gone

from strength to strength

in Australia and are now

produced by the huge

worldwide Brunswick

Corporation. They are built

in Europe and distributed in

Australia through Collins

Marine and many models

are now available with both

outboard and shaftdrive

alternatives.

This beautiful Arvor

280AS is a seagoing

vessel that will challenge

the bluewater swell on an

off shore escapade, and

then retire to the sweet-

water comfort of a secluded

hideaway. I consider the

price very attractive,

particularly considering

the overall condition, low

engine hours and amount of

functional accessories and

trim.

This very complete

package would have been

worth in excess of $220K

when first built in 2009 and

an estimated replacement

price for a new comparative

model would certainly be

more.

Premium quality and

low-volume products such

as the Arvor 280AS will

always provide excellent

residual value with

second-hand packages

still gaining similar prices

to their original purchase

price. Should you wish to

retain the mooring for this

immaculate and well-

serviced Arvor package

there is still four years left

on the Blairgowrie Marina

berth that is for sale.

Enquiries: Jim the owner

on 0417 358 410. More info:

tradeboats.com.au/detail/

arvor-280as-559463

CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN

Terrific all-round vision in the

cabin; The forward berth has a

sink with mixer tap; A rollover-

style anchor fitting is a feature;

Mooring for this impressive

Arvor package is also for sale;

Cabin security is provided by a

lockable sliding rear door.

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