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Thanks guys.... Next newbie question - it transpires the RCD document(s) are missing. Suspect the current owner has it somewhere bit doesn't know where (deceased partner seems to have been the stickler for this stuff) How much of a problem is it?

Thanks very much The boat was moored up there before being put up for brokerage. Have been on and interior layout works better than I have seen. Not the highest quality fit out in the world - but certainly above average from what i have seen. (Only better quality fit out i have seen was £20k more). Its all very tidy and appears in good order In the engine bay is a small (2" cube maybe?) Box with 2 chunky earth wires with a label saying "galvanic isolator". One goes to the hull, not sure about the other. Stern gear replaced by the yard thats got it for sale - and was replaced before the husband passed away... when they were intending on keeping it for some time. Believe it was worn due to a misalignment which was corrected at time of replacement. UJ angles etc all look reasonable to me. I can't be present for survey... but my dad (who is also an engineer) probably will be. The tents arn't my cup of tea... but I can see distinct advantages when staying on it a few days a week (fire wood/muddy boot store etc) but would almost certainly be taken down/removed when its pottering along... Thank you very much for your help and advice!

Thanks, obviously didn't mean to do that! Came up with an error 1st time so assumed it hadn't posted...

Hi Guys Im looking at buying my 1st boat (post elsewhere about that already)... Does anyone have any recommendations for a surveyor that will cover the Nantwich area? (Cheshire) Thanks very much

Close enough Any thoughts based on picture (and not yet complete) listing? 12 x 58 = £696 so £700ish would be reasonable? Did you buy a boat via that brokerage then TheBiscuits? Thanks

Thanks guys Tbh a week is probably the minimum hard standing charge... and whilst I don't think it needs to be out for long it gives me a chance to give it a good going over and familiarisation below the water line too... so not too worried about that bit. The boat is near Nantwich (Cheshire) if anyone knows a good surveyor in the area? (Or is there a better place to ask on the forum for recommendations who is good/who to avoid?)

Hull coating was done in August - prior to bereavement. Quoted £850 for the survey, £120 each way in/out the water and £50 for a week storage on dry land... so a smidge under £1150 alltogether

I wouldn't have thought that will be an issue then from what I have seen

thanks guys, going off topic is par for the course for most forums - so not worried about that in the slightest! I thought i had said... sale is via a broker. Survey cost is overall including pulling it out of the water, a week on hard standing and its not been a hire boat. Typically how would one prove ownership?

Hi Guys, I know these sort of questions are probably asked a lot - so maybe chancing my arm a bit. Im a first time buyer, but have done a few waterway holidays etc. Primary reason for purchase is live aboard during the week (4/5 nights) for work at a marina with hookup etc instead of forking out (marginally) more money in hotel rooms. But will also be used by family for occasional weekend jaunts... New marina located, checked prices and availability and plan to scope it out tomorrow I am looking at 2007 Liverpool Boats 57ft cruiser at a broker. 4 cyl Izuzu engine, webasto water heating etc. The fit out all looks to be good quality, and still in good condition etc. Small amount of water in the bilge - but doesn't seem excessive. Reportedly 2 owners from new. Will probably make an offer on the boat subject to survey etc. Reason for sale is a bereavement. Would an 85% offer be a reasonable place to start negotiations? Is it normal practice to ask for a test sail? The boat has a safety cert until 2021, new stern gear and reblacked in august and some service history. What else do I need to consider? As a newbie - I will be getting a full out of the water survey done and have been advised to budget around £1200 - does that seem right? Thank you very much!