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Wow Richard that sounds like a real stinger, which was what I was afraid of and had in the back of my mind. I lifted a very small hatch inside the cabin, felt around with my hand, and it came out red with rust and felt as if the steel was bubbling up quite a bit - although to be fair it was dry. I guess you can get a bit of this from condensation etc, but it did my suspicions no favours. Rosemary may well work out a bargain for someone, who knows. Back to the drawing board for me lol.

Hi guys, Thanks for all your input. With regret I have decided to walk away from the deal. I went up on Thursday to have a good look round with everything fired up, and found four or five problems, nothing serious, just the likes of the starter motor battery not charging enough, shower mixer leaking etc etc. I decided I didn't want to take a chance on the hull, so pointed this out along with the faults I found and was offered a possible reduction in price. I declined this as I'd rather the owner got a survey done, and only then I'd proceed if all was favourable. I do not think they have taken me up on the offer as Rosemary is now back up for sale. It was too much money to take a chance on, although I'm sure it will make a lovely boat for somebody. Thanks again for all the help, Mark

I would've thought that there would be plenty of second hand regulators to buy from bike breakers and the like, that may be your best option.

We use lead acid batteries inside cold stores, so don't think you have anything to worry about there.

Hi, he does have a wide dock available, but thats another 100 quid, making the docking £300 in total I think he said. I know there's more water to pump out, but thought it a bit steep to be honest

Thanks for all the info. Troy at snaygill can't get it in for 5 weeks due to a full paint job on a boat, so will have to consider other options.

Nice one, cheers Neil

I might be up for a bit of that some time. I'm in the middle of possibly buying a boat that needs an all round paint job, and I bloody hate painting! I am however, an engineer and spark! I was thinking of modifying an old car wash, bolt it to the canal, drive through paint job, sorted!

Sorry to hear about your Mum, I know what you're going through from losing mine recently. It slowly gets better day by day, and sounds like it was the right time to go before losing all quality of life. Take care mate.

Yes that might be worth a try! A bit worrying about the water tank though, just shows all the hidden pitfalls!

I guess a thwack with a hammer and listen to the ring - if any whilst in the water - is not a good test then! Jesting aside, how much would you expect to pay for a hull survey including getting it on dry land? I forgot to ask the age of the boat, but will do when I return. I guessed it to be around 12 - 15 years old...... unless you know different from hiring? Good grief I sound so green now, I must be a sellers dream! Thanks for all the pointers you have given me

I was thinking of it, but Troy at snaygill seems a genuine guy who knows his stuff and the history of the boat, and assured me all is well. Its not actually his boat, so assume its an impartial view. It has recently passed a B.S.S too, so all should be ok there..... Or am I too trusting?

Haha no worries, thanks for the reply

Cheers for the info Martin. Do you remember if the put up double bed has those little stubby supports that replace the long ones when its a table? I couldn't find them anywhere, unless they're not required?

Thanks for all the replies, certainly putting my mind at ease. I've had a good look round Rosemary, and everything looks nice enough and functional inside. I've been assured by Troy at snaygill that they "horseshoe" their boats before sold on, so the hull should be fine. I've yet to fire the engine up or test the batteries etc, but that will be done before the purchase. It has a bmc engine fitted, which seems a common basic reliable motor from reading the forums. It looks like it just needs a good paint and blackening, which will be done at the end of the season. I was thinking of initially mooring her at the scarisbrick marina, at least until I get familiar with things. Could anyone tell me if the waterways license stays with the boat, or do I have to purchase a new one? Cheers, Mark.