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Online Marine SourceProviding the Best Boats at the Best Price Online. 5225A South Washington Ave Titusville, FL 32780 321-806-8196 Introduction: Online Marine Source is a small marine dealership specializing in online marine sales across the globe of late model high-line marine products from multiple manufactures. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible service we can offer. If this vessel is not the style or manufacture of boat you are looking for, please contact us and request that we post another boat on eBay that better suits your needs. We have many different boats in inventory at any given time and we turn over many vessels locally off of eBay as well, let us find exactly what you want. We keep our pricing very low as a key example of customer service. Our philosophy is not to get the most money from our customers as possible, but rather to personally satisfy you with this purchase to keep you coming back to us for all your boating needs. And to spread the word that you bought a boat from an honest, well respected company that prides itself with customer satisfaction. We are able to do this by being a small company with very little overhead. Please take time to compare our pricing to any other competitor around and you will find that our prices are very reasonable, in fact, unbelievable. If you are not impressed with the price you find on our vessels, or if you have any questions concerning our "Reserve" price or "Buy It Now" price, please call me to discuss a price that is comfortable for you and for us. We have been selling many different styles and brands of boats and cars on eBay for many years and have built a reputation of honesty and trust with our customers that is second to none. We have an excellent feedback rating on ebay and are here to stay. You may notice some other dealers on ebay jumping from name to name to "reset" their feedback, not Online Marine Source. We have over 775 Transactions on eBay and a feedback rating of 97% Positive. That is not an easy task to accomplish. The only way to do that is to be honest and have integrity. Also, we are an eBay Power Seller. This means we sell tens of thousands of dollars worth of boats on eBay every month. If you think you are interested in buying this boat, I invite you to please call me directly. I am the president and owner and I want you to be as comfortable as possible in making such a huge decision to purchase such a large item over the internet. I would be more than happy to speak you over the phone about your specific needs and situation. Everyone is different and has different thoughts about their next big purchase. We are in the business of making our customers happy and we believe that something as important as your next boat or yacht purchase should be a personal experience, not just an electronic one. So, please do not hesitate to call me. 321-806-8196 and ask for Tom Rating System: Just as a reference, I want to try to explain my rating system throughout my description of this boat. At the end of the description, I try to give an "overall" rating. This rating is a number on a scale of 1 to 10. A 1 would describe a boat that you would find in a local outside junk yard that is completely full of deterioration, contamination, and damage. A 10 would describe a brand new boat or yacht with zero hours on it and basically right off the showroom floor. So a good condition boat that has had average use and care, would be somewhere between a 6 and 8. International Shipping: For those of you that are interested in purchasing this boat and having it shipped to your home country, No Problem. We ship boats internationally every month. We can ship boats up to 34' internationally and we have found very competitive rates with three companies in particular. Please visit these websites to obtain international shipping quotes to your home port. The first is ASF Logistics, www.asflogistics.com , the second is Fitzgerald Forwarding Company, www.fitzgeraldforwarding.com and the third is Water Craft Mix, Inc. www.watercraftmix.com. Water Craft Mix, Inc. specializes in containerizing boats up to 28' in length. They do an exceptional job and have cradles for most any vessel. If you have any questions for us about transporting the boat inside the US to a particular port, that is no problem either. We are here to help in any way we can. We can also disassemble towers, consoles, whatever you need to bring the shipping cost lower. Boat Up For Auction: 1999 World Cat 266SF Fishing Machine w/ Twin Mercury 200HP Optimax Saltwater Series Motors!! Complete Compression test on both motors was perfect!(readings given below) Runs like a Top!! Hard Top!! Tuna Tower with Full Controls!! (need to be rigged) Mercury Full gauge Package! Furuno GPS Chartplotter w/ HUGE screen! Furuno 48 mile Radar! Furuno Depth/Fish Finder! Garmin GPSmap 215 Back-Up GPS!! Danforth Compass! iCom Marine VHF Radio! FloScan Digital Fuel Computer! RaytheonDepth/Fish Finder on Upper Station!! Ritchie Compass on Upper Station! Full Gauges on Upper Station! Steering, Transmission, and Throttle Control on Upper Station!! Marine Head in console! HUGE Livewell with light! Huge Fishboxes Forward and Aft! Dive Tank Holders throughout! Raw Water Washdown forward and Aft! Freshwater rinse! Anchor! Tons of Storage Compartments!! 200 Gallon Fuel Capacity! 20 Gallon Fresh Water! Navigation Lights Work! Bilge Pumps work! Great seating for everyone!! Batteries w/ Switches!! Large Bench Captains Seating!! Rod Holders everywhere!! Freshly Detailed and Teflon coated!!! Triple Axle Aluminum Trailer not included in the sale, but can be purchased for an additional 3,500.00. Great condition! Stored Indoors!! (See last photo) Vehicle Condition: This 99 World Cat is in excellent condition for its age. The motors runs well and start right up with no problems. I have done a compression test on these motors and the readings are as follows; Port: Cyl 1 - 100psi Cyl 2 - 98psi Cyl 3 - 104psi Cyl 4 - 100psi Cyl 5 - 96psi Cyl 6 - 95psi Starboard: Cyl 1 - 100psi Cyl 2 - 105psi Cyl 3 - 105psi Cyl 4 - 102psi Cyl 5 - 98psi Cyl 6 - 96psi Pretty much all the accessories on the boat work well. Washdown pumps have been serviced and replaced as necessary. Nav lights are functional, Spreader lights work, gauges work, GPS and Radar Work, Livewell Pumps have all been serviced and replaced as necessary. The upper station was rigged and working fine, but had to be removed for transport, so the upper station will need to be re-rigged when you receive the boat. The buggy top folds down, and the entire upper station can be removed from the boat for transport very easily. This is a great fishing boat and will make someone very happy when they receive it. The hull is in great shape too with no stress cracks in the tunnel and no Gel Coat chipping or gouged. Bottom line is that this is an excellent fishing/dive boat and should be put to good use by a great fisherman! I found an article online about the 1999 World Cat 266SF from an individual who did a lot of research and decided to buy this exact boat. Here is what he had to say about it; World Cat 266SF Fall 1998 --- After spending a lot of time on the Grady-White Sailfish during the summer of '98 (I took a 3 1/2 month summer vacation), I decided that it really didn't meet my basic requirements. I wanted much greater range, better fuel economy, and a much better ride in rough water. After looking at and test driving many boats, I decided that the best boat to meet these requirements is a World Cat 266SF. It's a 26 1/2 foot catamaran. The requirements for the new boat were as follows: Center Console (Much easier to fish alone in a CC)Range : Ability to run from Port Canaveral to Walker's Cay and back without refueling (Gas is around $3.30/gal in Walker's). This sort of range also will also allow trips to the 120 mile weather buoy east of Ponce inlet.Much better ride than the Grady Sailfish in steep 3-5 foot seas (common from October to March). The Sailfish had a tendency to want to SLAM the bow down when slogging along in steep 3-5 foot seas.Reasonably trailerable. When I say "reasonable to trailer", I mean what I consider reasonable. I know one guy who occasionally trailers his 32' Mirage CC, twin diesel, 11 ft beam boat with a Ram 1500. Be very afraid. I have two other buddies who regularly trailer their Contender 31 and Century 30. I looked at many boats (Contender, WhiteWater, SeaVee, Conch, Albemarle, World Cat, Glacier Bay, and more!). I chose to purchase a World Cat 266SF rigged with Optimax 150 engines. I sea-trialed a 266SF with Honda 130s, but the Hondas just did not have nearly enough power to push the boat at an acceptable cruising speed. I ordered a 1999 World Cat 266SF in late September, 1998 and I took delivery of the boat in early November. It took one week to get the T-top built and installed and then about 2 weeks for the "cradle" to be delivered. I was able to really start using the boat around Thanksgiving 1998. I have about 160 hours on the engines at this point (Aug '00). Since so many people are interested in the real world performance of a catamaran, I have written my subjective observations about the World Cat. Ride Great ride into steep seas up to about 5-6'. It has never stuffed the bow into a big wave. I have not had the cat out in seas bigger than 6'. Unlike the West coast of the US, we don't normally get the big (10' plus) ocean swells here in Florida except during hurricane season. The most common adverse conditions we have are steep 3-6' seas (and bigger seas out in Gulf Stream whenever the breeze comes from a northern quadrant). I've had the cat out in steep (breaking) 5-6 footers and had no trouble cruising along at around 20 MPH. You have to hold on tight, but there was no slamming, just going up and down (whooosh). I wouldn't want to fish on a day like that, but I felt very comfortable driving the boat through it. My Grady-White Sailfish would have to "slog" through and would absolutely beat you to death on a day with steep 4-6 footers. In steep 3-4' chop I routinely run the cat around 24-26 MPH. On those sloppy/choppy real 4' days, I pass the Makos, Whalers, and Gradys like they are standing still. The boat has no problems running straight into the seas, quartering them off the bow, or running straight down seas. The only significant ride anomaly I've experienced is when running _almost_ straight down a decent sized (5-6') sea. Occasionally as the boat "steps over" the wave top, it will "catch" a hull and want to make a fairly sharp turn. Now that I know this, I make sure everyone is holding on tight when we encounter these conditions. As with any center console, it's not a dry ride in all conditions. With a quartering breeze and choppy conditions, you'll get some spray in the cockpit. The catamaran is not as maneuverable when running at speed as a monohull. You can't just nimbly dodge around things that "pop up" right in front of you like you can in a mono hull (As one poor sea-gull found out. It went straight down between the hulls and flopped out from the wake behind the boat). The cat also runs "flat" in turns. This can be disconcerting until you get used to it. I always warn the crew if I'm going to make a sharp turn when running at speed. The cat is much more sensitive than a V-hull to weight distribution (ie, the crew) when running at planing speed. Usually this can be controlled by trimming the engines appropriately, but I sometimes request the crew to trim themselves to even the load rather than trimming the engines so far out of wack. The weight distribution sensitivity is both side to side and fore/aft. This load sensitivity is only apparent when the hull is planed off. I suspect it's because the twin hulls have a small footprint in the water when planed off compared to a monohull. When at rest or trolling, the whole crew can line up along one side without noticeably affecting the boat's attitude. People who fish with me for the first time on the cat almost always remark how much better (not beat to death) they feel at the end of the day as compared to fishing on a monohull boat. Design/Layout It's obvious that the World Cat manufacturer really did their homework when laying out the cockpit and designing the various features. If you compare the '98 and the '99 models you'll see many subtle (and really nice) improvements which shows the company responds to feedback from dealers and customers. After I had my boat for 2 months, I sent them (World Class Catamarans) a list of the minor issues I had with the design and manufacturing process, and they've already incorporated several changes into the current production line. I've got the center console version, so yes it's a very open layout. World Cat makes a cuddy cabin version which would definitely provide more protection from the elements, but here in Florida, cold temperatures are very rarely an issue. I don't have a wife or kids, so that's not an issue either. If you're interested in a cuddy or walk-around boat, I think that the Glacier Bay boats have a better cabin layout than the World Cat. I had vinyl "curtains" built which run on 3 sides from the outside of the T-top to the gunwale. This should provide enough protection from the elements for next "winters" fishing season. The boat has tremendous amounts of lockable storage and fish box storage. The 266SF has 6'x2'x2' compartments in the cockpit deck on either side of the console. One is built out as rod storage (I fit 6 trolling rigs and 4 7' spinning rigs), and I use the other side to store 5 gallon buckets, coolers, etc. Up in the bow is a storage locker which could hold several _thousand_ feet of anchor line if desired. The only significant design problem I have encountered is that the transom ice/fish boxes were not adequately insulated. I added insulation (1" foam board and closed cell spray foam) which seems to have helped a lot. Construction/Finish The biggest concern I have with the boat is the long term durability of the hull since it's a brand new design with brand new construction techniques. I have no reason to suspect there will be a problem, but it's not like a Grady-White where they've been building them exactly the same way since before the beginning of time. So far the boat feels absolutely solid and I have had only one real problem with the boat (A livewell drain plumbing line split open and was spilling into the bilge). The fit and finish are as good as either of the new Grady-Whites I bought previously. Performance My boat is rigged with Optimax 150s. I test drove a World Cat rigged with Honda 130s, but the boat was a real slug relative to my performance requirements. All the test reports and reviews indicated that the Optimax 150s would be able to push 17" pitch props. That turned out to be not true. I had to drop to 15" props (Mirage Plus). I've got the Floscan Twinscan instrumentation package. With a 200 gallon load of fuel (5/6 tankful), fresh water (20 gallons), full fishing gear, 200 lbs of ice, and 3 guys, I've noted that the boat's performance as: RPM SPEED MPG 3800 26 2.2 4000 28 1.95 4200 30 1.80 5600 42 1.3 (WOT) With one engine pulled up, the other engine pushed the boat 20-22 MPH when running at 4200 RPM (this was into 3' seas). WOT on a single engine was 5000 RPM. The boat has no problem getting up to cruising speed on a single engine as there is no significant "planing" point with the World Cat hull. My normal gulf stream fishing day would burn 80-100 gallons with the Grady Sailfish, and now I burn 40-55 gallons. Fishing The boat drifts very nicely with little roll. While drifting/trolling it is not at all sensitive to shifting weight in the cockpit (like 4 fat guys running to one side). While trolling, it does not have great "alleys" of clean water behind the boat. The problem is the engines are spaced so far apart generating prop wash and then the froth generated between the hulls generates white water down the middle as well. Misc Notes I keep the boat in indoor (rack) storage at New Port Marina in Port Canaveral, FL. The World Cat hull cannot be safely lifted by most marina fork lifts. Therefore as recommended by World Class Catamarans, I purchased a "cradle" ($1250) from Float-On trailers in Vero Beach. The cradle is basically a very simplified version of the normal aluminum Float-on trailer (same bunks, no axles, wheels, tongue, nor winch posts). Until recently, the boat was kept on the cradle on a rack in the boat barn, but recently the marina moved my boat so that it sits on the floor in the barn. When I want to work on the boat, the marina just sits my boat/cradle on the ground out in their yard. Trailering the World Cat is more of a chore than I anticipated. The loaded World Cat/trailer weighs in the neighborhood of 9000-9500 lbs and stands about 12' 6" high. In summary, I would definitely recommend a World Cat to someone as long as they aren't looking for a race boat. My buddy has a 31 Contender and I can't possibly keep up with him in seas less than 3 feet, but once you hit about 3' seas, my World Cat provides a much more comfortable ride for a given speed. Other people must concur with me as my dealer has sold at least 14 World Cats this year already. About half have been rigged with Honda 130s, the rest with either 150 or 200 Optimaxes. And finally, I paid $63.5K out the door (with dealer prep/tax/tag/title) for the boat with World Cat options, engines, props, and trailer (with disk brakes on both axles). List price for this setup was around $74K. Adding the T-top, custom rocket launcher, outriggers, electronics, and 3-sided curtains increased the cost to over $75K. I have taken many pictures of this boat so please look at them very closely and carefully and you will know everything I do about this vessel. So now that you are well informed and know exactly what this boat is, hopefully this is what you are looking for. If this is not what you are looking for, let me know and maybe I have something else in stock that we can post on eBay for you. Feel free to pick up the phone and call me any time. That is what I am here for. My number is 321-806-8196 and my name is Tom. I have taken over 65 pictures of this boat from every angle imaginable, so please let this page load so you can see every picture. I want you to feel as if you are here in Florida walking around this boat yourself. I want you, my customer, to feel comfortable with what you see. If there is any specific photos you would like to see, just ask me and I will go take some more. I welcome all outside inspections and I invite you to come and see this boat in person if you are able to do so. It seems more and more people are bidding on high dollar items on eBay simply to then inspect and determine if they want to buy after they have already won the auction. If you are serious about owning this amazing boat, then please perform all of your inspections prior to bidding. Once you have won the auction, you have completed the sale. Winning this auction is not winning the opportunity to inspect this boat, it is actually buying this boat. If you have any questions about this or anything else, please call me directly at anytime on my cell, 321-806-8196. Overall: My Overall rating for this 1999 World Cat as a whole is a 7.5 out of 10. This boat is in good condition for her age and runs good too. As always, I am hiding nothing with this boat. Please understand that I am not the typical used boat dealer. I am honest and take great pride in my work. I hand pick all of my inventory and search long and hard for great quality boats to pass along to my customers. I try to treat every one of my customers with respect and honesty. If you have any questions, please e-mail me and don't hesitate to call me at 321-806-8196. If there are any specific pictures that you would like to see, just email me and ask and I will get them for you. That is why I am here. Trailers: Not everyone requires a trailer for their boat. Over the years of selling boats on eBay, we have discovered that not everyone wants the trailer. Some people store their boat in a dry rack marina, others store it on a personal lift behind their house, and others may keep it in the water full time. Because of this, the trailer pictured here is not included in this sale. If you are someone who does need a trailer for your boat, we can sell this trailer to you additionally, that is no problem. But the final bid on this boat is without the trailer. That seems to be the best way to level the playing ground for everyone. If you do require this trailer, it is an additional 3,500.00 added to the final bid price. Terms Of Sale: Condition of sale is the same as with any vehicle I sell. A fee of $250.00 will be applied in addition to the final bid price of this vehicle. This fee is to pay for any expenses incurred during the processing of this vehicle at our dealership. This vehicle is obviously for sale currently at our dealership, so I do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime in the event that it does sell locally. This vehicle is currently available for inspection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just call me for an appointment to look at it. I encourage you to inspect the vehicle for yourself so you know exactly what you are buying. Outside inspection companies are welcome. As I have said before, I am not hiding anything with this vehicle. Please inspect it prior to bidding, as all sales are final. Once you have won this auction, ownership has legally changed. You are not bidding on the opportunity to come and inspect this vehicle to see if you want to buy it. If you are the highest bidder, you have already bought it. All Inspections must be done prior to bidding. If you are the winning bidder, this vehicle is legally yours the minute you win it. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me directly at 321-806-8196. Conclusion: I thank you for taking the time to look at our vehicle up for auction and feel free to save our eBay name under your favorite sellers and check back often. We sell many vehicles on eBay and will have others available all the time. Again, please call me if you have any questions at all concerning this vehicle. You are our customer and we want to serve and satisfy you in your next marine purchase. 321-806-8196, ask for Tom eBay Auction Terms: By placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be available for sale. Payment Information: A deposit of 10% (non-refundable) must be paid within 24 hours of the close of the auction. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by Bank to Bank wire transfer, cash in hand, bank certified funds to Seller Fees and Tax Information: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Bidder's Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement Title Information: Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Finalizing your Purchase: We will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with us by email or phone within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. 1999 World Cat 266SF Fishing Machine w/ Twin Mercury 200HP Optimax Saltwater Series Motors!!
