camperlove

Currently 2 miles outside Wigan but generally travelling around in my touring caravan

Hi Thanks for the reply, you summed it up really well ! It is remarkably similar but when I ended up with with the bow and stern pinned to opposite banks in a strong crosswind, I thought maybe I could do with some extra advice !

Yes it's looking like Fleabay may be easier just that I'm not home for a few weeks to pick up.

OK, thank you

Thanks everyone. Think they have closed the campsite too but will ring again tomorrow. (was told caravan storage only)

Thanks Ray will look it up

Thanks, lots of variations, all year round and not a bad price.

Just on my way from Kendal down to Wigan to do a bit of volunteering till I find a boat. Need to buy a few tools and a life jacket etc. Anyone know a good chandlery in that area? (and canal side caravan park if possible)

I see the difference now and neither are secured on the boat so in with a good chance on financial side.

Thanks, that's interesting as I thought finance was the biggest problem and that many boats would be financed. However, I can see that getting finance on a boat could be harder than getting a personal loan. Guess most people would probably find it easier to get a personal loan secured on their property.

Yes I think that would help too, thanks

Thanks for confirmation of that, it's a crazy system when some of these boats are the same price as a house.

Thanks that's a good starting point

In a nutshell what's the best financial and legal advice when buying a boat? Have read many of the posts and from what I can see, it's almost impossible to prove legal title or outstanding finance on a boat so a very big risk when buying? One post mentioned that you would need to see every bill of sale in the chain and even then they could be faked. Is it any safer buying from a broker, at a glance it appears not and even they can go bust. Recently had a narrow escape when large car dealer went bust the day after my vehicle came out. Some boat builders offering new build with no money up front and no survey required, starts to look attractive proposition?

Thanks, I notice that some Trads have 2 small seats at the back but I'm guessing that's really just for one person to swap sides?