Alex2020

Thanks for all your responses, they have been very interesting. I think I was maybe confusing a marina offering brokerage services as that the marina would be responsible for checking boat worthiness etc and as if the marina was the seller. We are still in two minds about the front of the boat access. I guess there are pluses and minuses on either way. To be honest, because we are a bit nervous in locks we have always made sure no one is inside the boat when in a lock, just in case! I’m sure I will be back again asking Further questions. As I’m not a seasoned boater we will definitely have a survey done prior to purchase. Another thing that has come to mind is, would any outstanding finance on a boat be passed on to the next owner (I.e me)? thanks again

Thanks A lot for your responses. We are looking to be based South Derbyshire way as able to get on to different canals. I have family near Banbury so wanted to be able to head down that way pretty easily. That’s interesting about brokers thanks. Would it be the same if buying directly from a marina? Would they have a duty of care? cheers

Hello all, After wanting one for years we are finally looking to buy our first boat, purely for leisure purposes at the moment. We have hired boats for summer holidays quite a few times. my questions are please. 1. Is it better to buy private sale, or through a broker? I was thinking about more chance of a comeback if any problem if bought through a broker. 2. Is it possible to change a boat where the bow just has a large window to having doors. We’ve seen a boat we like but not too keen on no/limited access at the front of the boat. Thank you.