rolyhammond

All noted and taken on-board. Many thanks, and of course apologies for causing any offence.

Mixed messages throughout! Cut deep beneath those of you who appear to be providing "constructive" criticism, is a more sinister bitter ignorance completely contrary to the good nature and community boaters are associated with. To those of you who have been genuine and provided sound advice, I thank you and rest assured I have actioned your suggestions and advice. I have seen everything necessary to see this as a legitimate transaction, only backed up with the required documents.

Gentlemen, Many thanks for all the knowledge and advice. Furthermore and to answer some of the questions. The boat has an Annex III, it was bought as a shell and constructed to the owners own specification, using a variety of professional companies. All manuals and warranties are present with the boat. Mooring / Cruising - a bit of both to be honest, I have put my name down on a number of Marinas in the London Area, but as you are aware it is pretty busy. So in the interest of the reason we buy theses boats, I am going to do a bit of cruising and learning. For A Laugh - He allowed me to test drive yesterday and I was unfortunate enough to very lightly clip another moored boat whilst rounding a bend. Nil damage to both boats, just a little red faced potential customer!!!

All valid point which will be taken onboard. I will be scrutinising paperwork this evening and be in a better position to pursue. http://www.apolloduck.com/advert.phtml?id=279550. This is the link if it makes things easier.

Afternoon, I'm Sean and I am definitely a newbie to boating. So a few Q's. Rest assured I have trawled all of the forum over recent days, but I truly believe a personal bespoke view is not to be sniffed at. This afternoon I'm going to look at a 2011 57ft high spec wide beam, for the second time. The owner seems a top bloke and genuine reason for sale. I am awaiting final confirmation of the offer of finance, which in principle has been accepted. The cost is 80k. As its a private sale, do I offer him a price and if accepted pay him a deposit directly? What % is the norm. Obviously this is subject to survey. Any key questions I should be asking? Any further advice will be much appreciated, Sean