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At our club interview this evening, it turned out that one of the committee had just been made aware of next years charges.
We were told that our Bridgewater licence for 2012 will cost just short of £1000 for our 45ft boat, and someone with a 57ft boat was told just over £1000. I think a 22ft boat was just over £500.
Apparently they have increased by 5%
I may have misheard, but I don't think so.
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Good News!
We've been interviewed, albeit fairly briefly, and have been accepted as members. We now have a 45ft berth at Stretford, and somewhere to have a drink and talk about boats
Now we need our survey to go well tomorrow, or we'll have a mooring but no boat
In passing, we were advised that our Bridgewater licence for 2012 will cost just short of £1000 for our 45ft boat, and someone with a 57ft boat was told just over £1000. I think a 22ft boat was just over £500.
Apparently they have increased by 5%
Cheers,
Richard
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They break.
Thanks for the comprehensive list!
Should make life simpler if it is a 4.15, (it's a 2001 boat, so unlikely to be the later model, unless it's been replaced).
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The boat we hope to buy is described by the broker as having a Vetus 41 engine, but I cannot find any reference to this exact model anywhere here, or by googling.
I'm wondering if it is likely to be a Vetus 4.15 or one of the other variants of the Vetus 4.
It may seem a bit rash to have offered for a boat without all the specifics, but we are here we are. I'm going to have a closer look at all the things I gave scant attention to on Friday, si I'll get myself up to date then. Might be able to speak with the surveyor after the survey aswell. Exciting times!,
Wanted to start looking for oil and fuel filters, alternator and cam belts, impellers etc.. to put together a spares list and source them. I'd like to change what I can before our trip, and hv a couple of spares of each to be on the safe side.
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I'm intrigued. Have we already met?
No, but I'm sure we will. Phil and Tracey of My Girl at Watch House said we should buy stuff from you, and I've seen your messages on here over the past year or so, so I know where you are based, and what you do
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When did you make your first offer? Did the seller reject it, or did the brokers say it was too low?
When did you make your second offer? What's the asking price, and what's your offer?
If we're talking a couple of weeks, then if the seller is on holiday, he's on holiday. No doubt he'll pick up loads of messages when he gets back, and you'll get a response.
If we're talking more than a couple of weeks, perhaps there is something fishy going on - might be the seller not communicating, or might be the broker..... Whichever, you could be flogging a dead horse, and might be best walking away...... There's always another boat.
BTW not sure why stuff on the boat is an issue..... They might still be using it... It might be sold with all the stuff - if you don't want it, bin it?
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Pie Eater - the meeting was arranged in the bar on Saturday night. We've already looked into each others eyes
We're hoping it is a rubber stamp exercise, but still can't help being nervous.Liam - your name has already been mentioned as the best source for diesel, coal, and wood, amongst other things.... Which I already knew anyway! We have a couple of friends at the club, so have seen the improvements, and the hard work of the past few weeks on the new "patio and barbecue area".
Thanks to all for the replies
Richard
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Janet and I have an interview for membership of the Watch House Cruising Club at Stretford, Manchester on Thursday evening!!
Been told there is no need to be nervous, but can't help it!
Fingers Crossed
Richard
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Seems that a boat I am buying was built by Blackwater Meadow Boatbuilders, rather than Gary Gorton.... Which is what I was told by the broker
Anyone know if Blackwater Meadow built good boats?
I know of one Hallmark boat that is advertised at Aqueduct Marina as fitted out by Blackwater Meadow, which is a bit disconcerting.
Many Thanks,
Richard
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Just had a look on Jim Sheads site and a search reveals that the boat was Built by Blackwater Meadow, with no mention of Gary Gorton. The broker actually said that he was told by the owner that it was built by Gary Gorton, so that is what he tells people.
Any connection between Blackwater Meadow Boatbuilders and Gary Gorton?
The Plot Thickens
Richard
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Is that £450 the full cost, and if not, how much more will oit cost to have it taken out of the water, please ?
I think when comparing survey costs people often don't make it obvious if it is just the surveyors fee, or what it will cost them in total.
(Also interested why you went for higher quote - if you can say publicly).
Alan and Alan,
The higher quote was from Steve Hands, who is recommended in several posts here. The cheaper was from Mike Chadwick in Nottingham, who isn't mentioned here, ( he is now
)In the absence of a response from Steve Hands at about the same time, I would have used Mike. He is a YDSA affiliate, and my experience of YDSA has been good with yachts. Felt a bit guilty turning his offer down, but you can only use one surveyor.
I had also perceived that a full survey was going to cost around £600 + VAT, with a few hundred more for the lift, so £450 seemed good value.
Lift out and refloat at Simtech Marine, Barton Turns is quoted at £185 + VAT, but I have seen figures quoted here of £250 or so in various places.
HTH
Richard
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Boats are not like houses some sellers put a realistic price on while for some it is a wish list. You are in a barter position and it is your money to give away or save.
Not dissimilar to houses in my experience..... Which is quite extensive, (houses, not narrow boats
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Steve is surveying our boat on the 22nd. He gave his daughter away yesterday at her wedding and is having some time off. Thats probably why you cant get in touch.
Hi Darren,
All became clear in an email from him this afternoon. I've booked the lift out and survey for next Friday
Thanks to all for the help.
Richard
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Hi, can anyone give me some more info on boat surveys please.
What is covered in a survey/ what kind of information do you get?
I have heard of a hull only survey, is this considerably cheaper and is it worth considering or would it be foolish not to have a full survey?
Approx. how much is a full survey/ hull survey? Is there a way to work out approx. how much it will cost depending on the size of the boat? Is the price about the same for a nb and a grp or considerably different?
Thanks!
I've just booked a full survey on a 45ft cruiser in the Midlands - £450 inclusive. It would only have saved about £50 if I had only had a hull survey. Another surveyor quoted £375 for a full survey.
HTH
Richard
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I hope he will get in touch, but Steve Hands hasn't responded in 24 hours, despite an email and a couple of phone messages. Of course, he may get in touch tomorrow or Monday.
Another surveyor recommended by the broker, Iain Jones, is busy until 28th Sept.
Can anyone recommend a surveyor from further afield, even if we might have to pay travel expenses?
The yard can lift a week on Monday, so we'd like it done then if possible, so we can get her back to Manchester before the weather gets bad
Many Thanks
Richard
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Great replies, and good advice. We've got a headlamp so that should be OK. I've got BW keys etc. on my To Do list, but good to be prompted on the anti vandal one/s.
The boat is licensed until November I think. I presume this will transfer to me, but how do I get the various keys and things?
Thanks again,
Richard
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Made an offer today that was accepted on a boat at Barton Turns Marina. Should be surveyed end of next week or early the following week and not expecting any serious problems.
Then we have to get her to Stretford, Manchester, where we hope to have a berth sorted out in time.
We've sailed from the UK to Malta and back, amongst other things, but this narrow boating fills me with trepidation..... What with locks and swing bridges and tunnels etc.
I guess we'll be experts after the inaugural trip, with 66 locks, a few tunnels, and stuff in a 6 - 8 day trip.
I've done a route on Canal Plan.... 6 days to Middlewich one week, then a couple of days to Streford the next, but wonder if anyone is aware of any stoppages on the way. It's all Trent & Mersey to The Bridgewater as far as I can tell.
Many Thanks,
Richard
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Hi folks,
We're about to take the plunge and buy a narrowboat to live on.
We'd like to gauge what the average 'accepted' price for a boat is compared to the 'asking price'. This would help us understand the real cost of boats.
For example a 1992 trad in good condition with a popular layout but lots of miles on the clock. Asking price £40k :-)
Ta in advance...
Most boats we've been interested in, we have been thinking of offers of much less than asking price, ( 20% to 25% less in most cases), although we didn't actually make any cause they went under offer before we made our minds up.
Today, we offered the asking price for a boat which felt it was as good as others we had seen, and the asking price was much less.
The answer is that it depends - mostly on the actual asking price.
There might even be some boats where you would consider paying more than the asking price, particularly if there were a few bids at the same time.
I would suggest not thinking that all boats are always worth less than the asking price, or that all sellers will have to negotiate if they want to sell.
Good Luck with your venture, id like to do the same thing one day.
Richard
If you look at quite a few boats, you will see a variety of prices for similar boats, and you should get a feel what is a good deal or not.
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Hi , and thanks,
Steve Hands has been recommended by the broker, which always makes me a bit wary, (in the house buying Market, rather than boats).
I guess if he has been seen to be harsh on a boat being sold by a broker recommending him, he can't be biased.
Who was the broker who recommended him... We are buying through Simtech Marine at Barton Turns Marina.
Any other suggestions?
Many Thanks
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Hi,
Made an offer on a boat at Barton Turns Marina today and need to find a surveyor in the area.
Anyone used anyone they can recommend.
Many Thanks
Richard.
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Sad. Gary Gorton is dead. My dad says he passed away about 2 years after they had their boat. Theirs was completed in 1999 and dad stayed on the site for about 6 months to start their fit out. It was the 3 rd to last Gary Gorton boat made. The trade name Gorton something makes good boats which have some have the original Gary style as the lads all worked together for some time prior to the exchange if business.
I love my dads boat. It's a beaut. My boat is pretty cute too
Drove to Barton Turns Marina to have a look at it this afternoon, and put a deposit on it at the asking price of £18k, subject to a survey and documentation. The broker says that the owner tells him it is a Gary Gorton boat, and that the RCD paperwork will be available. However, the plate on the boat says it was "manufactured by" Blackwater Meadow. Presumably the hull could be Gary Gorton, and the fit out Blackwater, or Gary Gorton had nothing to do with it.
Anyway, it's a really tidy boat and, even if it had been a Hallmark, we would have bought it at the price offered. Didn't even bother negotiating - every boat I have been thinking of even considering over the past couple of months has sold within a few weeks, such that one that shouted "BUY ME", needed to be bought on the spot.
From the info above, if built by Gary Gorton in 2001, it was either his last boat, or one of the first of the new owners/management?
It will be interesting to see the paperwork.
Thanks for the responses so far. Whatever else, the first few convinced me it was worth going for a look!
Cheers
Richard
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Considering a long drive to look at a 2001 45ft cruiser built by Gorton Brothers.
The only reference I can find to "Gorton Brothers" is a mechanics in Wigan.
Anyone heard of them? Good., bad, or in between?
Many thanks
Richard
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If you want to cruise the med get a sailing boat. While i was crossing the Med in 2007, I met several people, often couples, who had spent years on boats as small as a Westerley 26, (26ft). If you anchor for most of the year, it can be very cost effective.
Motoring at 6 knots on my Moody 44 used around 3 or 4 litres per hour, with a bit of help from the sails sometimes, and what's the rush?
Have a look at the forums at www.ybw.com
Cheers,
Richard
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I work for one of the largest (if not the largest) outdoor companies in Europe, and I wouldn't touch any of it with the proverbial 'barge pole' !
(Edited to add: If I had to buy it that is...)
Why not? What's wrong with it, and what are the alternatives?
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Not as far as I'm aware. But I'm just relaying what was said. It will be good if I, or they, are wrong!