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Zen A very useful pointer..... so it's out of the water for structural, paint, blacking and engine issues but back into the water for internal refit. It makes a lot of sense it's what big shipbuilders do. So back to an earlier post about Marina's not liking boat refitting and actively discouraging or prohibiting it is there such a thing as a wet dock?? where the secondary fit out could take place. Thanks

Tumshie LOOOOL....no ...no panic here... it's on the open market.......just came for advice from wiser folk.

Lady G Sherlock Holmes needs to be careful!!!!! So it might be a waterborne cut 'n' shut??

Thanks Dave and dmr So would a 4 yr old boat be considered old??

Lay G Thanks again.........indeed...no the boat would need to be moved to a dry dock to have the work done....any suggestions?? I know I come across as bright eyed and bushy tailed with no idea of hat I'm getting into so I've spent months and months reading and investigating this. I saw this site and thought Here are some people who know what they are talking about so I'll ask some questions. Everybody has been very helpful. Thanks

Bengo....advice taken I would not be intending to live on it in a dry dock......maybe in another city whilst it's being refitted.

Alan Thanks your posts have been very helpful. When I decided to look for a boat the first thing I sourced was a place to put it and yes you're right £10 - £15K per annum is right on the button. Buying a ready to go boat would be great but I can't find one either because none have, 1.) has the right configuration or 2.) has the sort of interior fit out I like. So I could buy a boat to my spec or and remember this is my first time and I may be mad I could build it myself (using paid labour) get what I want and learn a lot along the way. I like your posts so pls continue I am taking notes. Lady G The only reason I waned a Vetus is the like for like angle. No modifying mountings and positioning etc. Thanks for your post Bengo That's useful info and would undoubtedly save money. Would a marine mechanic fitter be able to do that. I wouldn't be able. Thanks

Alan Thanks your posts have been very helpful. When I decided to look for a boat the first thing I sourced was a place to put it and yes you're right £10 - £15K per annum is right on the button. Buying a ready to go boat would be great but I can't find one either because none have, 1.) has the right configuration or 2.) has the sort of interior fit out I like. So I could buy a boat to my spec or and remember this is my first time and I may be mad I could build it myself (using paid labour) get what I want and learn a lot along the way. I like your posts so pls continue I am taking notes.

Thanks Mac I think I've got somewhere to park the boat......expensive but it will work.

Tumshie Thanks for that but I wouldn't know. If the engine is seized, bearings worn or other mechanical problems it would need to be stripped and rebuilt, it has worked with cars I've owned in the past. But that was when I had the time to D.I.Y. It would now be expensive so I think replacement is the best option depending on the structural integrity of the boat and what costs might be incurred there. I have a reasonable budget to get it to my spec on the inside and out (exterior paintwork) but need to get the boat assessed first. Mike's pointers have been very helpful and informative. Thanks again Bizzard Point taken......that would be down to my fitout directions....both access and innovative storage solutions would have to be taken into consideration. Thanks

Indeed ...Alan's 14 ft wide boat sounds great didn't know they came that wide.

Thanks Mike Will get onto those things first

Thanks Alan Just tried GRP in the searchfield and lots came up.

I have been looking for a widebeam to live on. Recently I found a "project" boat that looks interesting but it is in a bit of a state. A few questions really, is there a sort of AA inspection regime similar to when you buy a second hand car and is there an M.O.T. equivalent. The boat needs an engine replacement which if I am honest I don't feel is a problem (it would give me peace of mind). Would between £10K - £15K do this for a Vetus 65. It would be sensible to get it to a dry dock to be refurbished, are there any in or around central London?. I have a team of skilled carpenters but would need a boat specialist for the electricals, any pointers??. Any advice seasoned boaters and resi boat owners could give would be much appeciated. Please excuse my ignorance I've thought about this for years and have decided to give it a go. Thanks

I met someone moving a fibeglass widebeam sailaway on Regents Canal in the summer which had been built by the company he worked for. I became very interested in purchasing this type of boat to live on. The gentleman gave me his card which I lost and I am unable to find any Fibreglass manufacturers. Has anyone got a steer. Thanks