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Thanks for your reply I'll certainly put a panel in, like the idea of keeping wine cool in there

Having found the perfect boat for me, a 2010 Skater marine , (who were taken over by Liverpool boats in the same year) 57' narrowboat with cruiser stern. The survey is good with only a couple of small problems, except one thing worries me and that's that the surveyor yold me on the phone that gas bottle compartment has never been painted, would this mean that the whole of the interior hull has not been painted ? Unfortunately the bilge is not visible without cutting a panel in the floor. Unfortunately I wasn't able to be present for the survey and am still waiting for the written report What are your thoughts on this as it's a £50,000 plus boat. Any advice would be very welcome.

Thanks for that it answers my question

Good morning everyone, I've found a boat I like, built by Skater marine does anyone know if these hulls are of a good standard , as their website seems to be unavailable. Many thanks Phill

It's a big , can't call it an investment as it will decrease in value with time, so I will have a survey, two other boats I don't like as much but am hesitating about are only asking for 1000 deposit so 10% seems a bit over the top. Anyway thanks for your view

Hi everyone , I've at last found a boat I like The only problem is that the broker is asking for a 10% deposit in this case over £5000 non refundable subject to survey. The subject to survey isn't very clear on what that means. Now I would never pay that for a house non refundable, is it normal when buying a boat ? any input would be very appreciated. Phill

Agreed but go off topic never

Thanks you've backed up what I thought, second hand boats seem to be cheaper when in the 60,000 range but they are ugly and the wider top will make it more difficult for me alone. So I'll just have to fork out for a good looking boat. Many thanks.

The cabin not the hull I've edited the post to make it more clear , thanks

Oh Thanks 'Tumblehome' They seem a lot cheaper but They do look ugly, So I'm looking for a good reason not to save £10.000

Hi I'm looking for a 57' narrowboat and an awful lot seem to have more upright sides than what I consider normal, I can see the advantage but personally prefer the more slanted ones. Is there a disadvantage to upright sides, low tunnels for example or doesn't it make any difference apart from the look. I'M REFERING TO THE CABIN TUMBLEHOME Thanks