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  1. Hi, my partner and I are currently in the process of (hopefully) purchasing our first canal boat. We’ve had a full survey done, which has raised a few concerns about a possible air lock or pressure related issues with the engine. The surveyor has suggested it would be wise to get a pressure test done / generally have the engine checked over before we go ahead with the purchase. We have tried James Tidy and Dave O’Rourke but unfortunately not heard back (we know it’s very busy!). We were just wondering if anybody would have any suggestions of other people we could try? The boat is moored in Uxbridge at the moment, near the boat centre. We’re keen to move as quickly as we can. Many thanks!
  2. We’re having a full survey done on a NB we are looking to purchase. We have a slot for it to be craned out for the day at Uxbridge next Friday (25th) but unfortunately the surveyor we were hoping to use can’t do that day and the boat yard say it must go back in the water the same day. Does anybody have any recommendations of surveyors we could approach in the Uxbridge area please? I appreciate it is short notice booking somebody for next Friday but that’s a convenient slot for the craning and the only one in the next couple weeks. Many thanks for your input!
  3. Thanks for your reply! Yes we have viewed the boat, the engine started fine and although we think the interior could do with some love, we’re trying to focus on making a sensible choice re the structure, engine etc as we’re fairly handy and are confident we can spruce up the interior to suit our needs/wants. The research online has mainly been in terms of what else is available in a similar length and budget and also to understand the hull survey as best we can. The current owner only bought the boat in August/Sept last year so I believe the survey was part of that purchase. He says his situation with work has now changed and the liveaboard lifestyle is no longer compatible which is why he is selling it so soon. We have no reason to doubt that and with Covid etc it seems plausible. I have read that the Springer boats were the budget end of the spectrum, does this put a ceiling on the value of a boat like this do you think? Thanks for your input! Ah that’s interesting Keith, I’ll make some enquires about that. Thanks!
  4. We’re looking to buy our first narrowboat, we’re seriously considering a 1989 45ft Cruiser stern Springer. We have a hull survey from Sept last year which concludes ‘This craft has been well maintained in previous ownership and repairs have been undertaken as and when necessary. Further repairs as outlined in this report have been completed professionally to a high standard and the hull is in an insurable condition.’ The survey also states that no signs of galvanic or microbial corrosion were noted to the hull. We have receipts for the repairs mentioned which included a 6mm doubler plate to the starboard side, some pad welding of some isolated pits and replacing of the rudder stock. It was also blacked and anodes replaced. It has a galvanic isolator. The engine is a keel cooled Mitsubishi k4d marinised by Thornycroft. Last oil and filter change was Jan this year. Recent drive belt, water pump and drive plate. The rest of the boat is very similar to others we have viewed (similar lengths/ages/ inverters, solar panels etc) although surveys for some of the other boats that are comparable price wise (£30/35k) have been less positive (including widespread pitting, hulls that would not be be insurable, multiple layers of overplating etc) so this boat appears to us to be a good option. The price is £28k - does this seem like a reasonable purchase? We are doing as much research as we can online but would really appreciate the views of some seasoned boaters ? Many thanks for your time and input!
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