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Hi everyone, Found another boat I like after a false start. Issue with this one is I think it would need a significant upgrade to the electrics to be suitable for my liveaboard lifestyle. It currently does not have any solar panels, but has 3x leisure batteries 1x starter (new this year- not sure of the watts), 1000kw inverter, a 240v plug socket by the stern doors, and a 12v socket for the fridge (but no other sockets). Boat is currently used as CC. I will be working from home a significant amount of time, so need power for a laptop and usb charging ports for other things. I would be intending to install solar panels. My question is: - How big (time/money) of a job is it to install new wiring and sockets in the living area. I wouldnt like to remove any paneling as this has been updated and in good condition. - Should this be done at the same time as solar panels are installed? I wouldn't be attempting to DIY this so need to factor this in to how sensible a purchase this is. The boat has a lovely modernised interior but dont want the prettiness to distract from the essentials and therefore an appropriate price! Any thoughts much appreciated. O

Thanks everyone, With more details emerging regarding the condition of the boat (there have been some good people out there to balance out the bad!) I made the decision to revoke my offer and ask for my deposit back. Who knows if this will be successful (I've been warned it wont be), but this was definitely the better option. Lesson learnt, the existing bad reviews of Great Haywood have been confirmed by my terrible experience. Steer clear, and go with your gut when something doesn't feel right, youve been warned!

Have just done more digging and seen that in fact the boat was first listed by brokerage on apollo duck back at the beginning of June. Seems unlikely the brokerage would therefore not have known about previous survey and interested buyers. Whether or not they legally have to disclose that, it's not sitting right with me that when asked directly if there was a recent survey the answer was no. Even if the boat seems sound now very unsure about continuing w the purchase.

Will do- assuming its worth pursuing further at this point?

@Tracy D'arth I was told by the broker it was out cruising. I was told by the broker there was no recent survey. I did not ask the seller these questions. The broker says they were unaware this was the case, and not to sound naive but I'm inclined to believe them given the reaction I got when I let them know. I had no doubt that the seller owns the boat, is there a way to check this now given the circumstances?

Thanks for the advice everyone, here's an update.. When an saw her, she was lovely and as photos depicted. Looked to have been kept up to a very high standard w sparkling engine bay, no huge rusty bits, recent blacking etc. Put in an offer which was accepted and paid my deposit. Only to find out (when doing my homework on surveyors) that she had been out for survey (not cruising as I was led to believe) last week. From what I've managed to gather via the broker a survey was commissioned, welding a foot above the base plate was conducted but the purchase was not completed. Now the surveyor who by chance informed me of this told me the repairs were well done and the boat was fine, and I've asked for photos of the repairs but obviously dont have access to the survey and only the sellers word there were no other issues. Broker also says they had no idea this had taken place. My conundrum is... lose my deposit because I've got uncomfortable w the whole thing or get a new survey (as I would have anyway) and deal w what comes up knowing I can get my deposit (but not survey and lifting costs) if there are massive issues. Pretty intimidating as a total newbie so would value any advice!

Hi everyone, Apologies if this is not the 'done' thing, but I'd appreciate thoughts on this boat to purchase for CC: https://www.greathaywoodboatsales.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Moonlight-Holly-Brochure-2.pdf At first I thought could be a bit overpriced, but please correct me if I'm being tight! I intend on doing more cosmetic updates (on whatever I buy), and with this one definitely a bathroom update, but want to make sure I'm not missing anything obvious in terms of the essentials (engine, electrics, heating)... Ta!