Minormatt
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Its been a bit of a challenge, but I think we have finally got a boat.
Its one we had a survey on a few months ago and pulled out because the seller wouldn't negotiate on what was needed. We reminded them of our offer and they accepted it second time around.
Deposit paid on it again for the 2nd time ? and intend to pick it up in a week and a half
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Have you noticed that Tattenhall and Venetian both have short boats at the right sort of money?
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I've been to Braunston a few times over the last few weeks and have had a brief nosey around the outside. Not the boat for me (far too small) but I love the look of it!
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Next boat found, 1 owner from new with stacks of paperwork. Not as "nice" as the last one and 5 years older but has some distinct advantages. (As with all, it will need a few mods). Was also professionally refitted in 2013
Being surveyed by Steve Hands early next month, fingers crossed for a good result!
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I was thinking blowing exhaust...
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Of course... because they arn't floating and flat the water level could go above the pipe before there is enough depth to re-float.
Should have twigged that!
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Can anyone explain the need for the exhausts on to boats to be bunged during the refloating? Im sure there must be a good reason - but I can't think what!
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Thanks guys... its a shame but this boat wasn't right for us... onwards and upwards.
Spotted another and its a private sale so not sure how well that would work survey wise
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Hi guys
Next question, next boat...
Looking at a pretty tidy uptogether one. Its a 2006 55ft Midway Boats narrowboat and its all uptogether with all the paperwork etc.
The problem is the CIN plate shows 4 people and on occasion we would want up to 6 people on board.
How much of a problem is it? Would it be possible to get it "uprated" to 6 if so what would be involved?
Thanks
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Basically the contract turned up and it became apparent that there was pretty much none of the documentation there should be... between the offer and now they have been attempting to get copies - and haven't managed it.
Still sure the boat is a good one - but the lack of paperwork was the issue
Contract never signed, no money changed hands and Nick even said he wouldn't have gone ahead when in the same position. We have been told they will let us know if anything else turns up which may be suitable and would be happy for us to put offers on other boats
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Holy thread revival...
Boat has fallen through (before any money was spent) and the broker agreed he would have done the same thing.
Been and looked at another which is ok... broker seemed very keen to point out that surveyors "always" say the bottom of boats are unpainted (and even if they were it would scrape off anyway) and that a surveyor would issue a new bsc from a full out of water survey if asked... does that sound correct?
Was looking at a 2003 boat being sold by the marina that built it
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Hmm thats what I was thinking... high impact but low probability - and potential resale issues. Will have to see what invoices etc there are. But we haven't seen them.
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So...
Found a surveyor (£10/ft)
Got the contract to sign... and it transpires that there is no evidence of VAT paid - which wasn't mentioned before.
We should get the bill of sale to the previous owner. Boat was part x'd to back to Liverpool Boats, and the new owner bought it off them (private sale). We should be getting a copy of that invoice.
What is the worst that can happen, and whats the likelyhood of it being a problem?
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Thanks very much - do you have any contact details?
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Hello again guys...
As I mentioned elsewhere the offer has been accepted on the boat...
Not having much luck with surveyors now, either booked up for months, out of area or distinctly un-confidence inspiring... at the moment the only viable option is the one the boatyard suggests
Does anybody have any other suggestions for surveyors in the Cheshire/Nantwich area?
Thanks in advance!
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Unfortunately not... thats its main drawback.
No different to the old camper van though
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We made a split the difference offer and it was accepted.
I don't know if its actually good value or not... but its a much nicer boat than the similar priced and more expensive boats I viewed... so I am pretty happy. Only thing I wish it had is a double garage
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Well... price agreed
Contract to be signed, deposit to be sent, survey to be done... then putt putt putt down the waterways
(Yeah... like its going to be that simple/easy....)
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I have been known to haggle/deal... and there have been a few odd ones.
Its been said by the broker that the seller wants to recoup everything spent on the boat during their ownership... like thats ever going to happen!
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Just now, TheBiscuits said:
Don't forget to factor in the brokers commission - the vendor probably has a figure in mind after all the sales costs are covered. If you get close enough to that figure you will get a deal.
We are 3k apart atm...
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Sounds like a back story there Chop!
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I have sailed before... and yes with an engine, but only a small one.
Yes thanks guys. I have been getting the answers!
An offer has been put in and rejected - but we arn't *that* far apart so im sure we can sort something out!
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4 hours ago, TheBiscuits said:
I think Alan's boat is a little bit bigger than the one you are buying.
He has one of those gigantic TV aerials on top and hangs bedsheets from it.
He is also very safety conscious - he has a spare for everything, including an extra hull in case he gets a hole in one of them.
Ahh.... one of those ancient things where you are stuck when there is no wind? Not my cuppa tea! Diesel runs through my veins!
Just trying to work out how to ditch the Izuzu 35 engine and fit a 2.5di from a transit... basic 70hp or lancing marine 140hp?
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Thanks all... £80,000
Well well well...
in New to Boating?
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Yup tell me about it... I put in a full price offer on a boat (with a broker who told us 1st come 1st served on many occasions) and they rang someone up and told them to come and have a look - and sold it to them for the same offer! Grrrr
Anyway the boat was overpriced but took a long time to knock it down to what it should be! (now in line with surveyor valuation)
Oh yes it needs some bits and pieces - but I won't have a problem with that