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Hi all Some quick advice if possible. I have had an offer accepted on a boat.....but not yet paid deposit. After my offer was accepted I was told the boiler (webasto) doesn't work. So what should I do? If I pay deposit and surveyor picks up, I cannot pull out unless repairs cost more than 5%. Which is fine.....but as I have now been told about it....would this issue be exempt from the repairs highlighted by surveyor? I.e cannot pull out Also, there is a morso that apparently has been used to heat the boat and owners weren't using the webasto. Would the morso provide hot water, or is the webasto needed for that? What should I do? Help .....please,?

Thanks Alan. Right, understood, will undoubtedly need for insurance......but not my main aim of finding a "good" surveyor. I write a lot of processes at work and there is one thing following something on paper but you learn more by "doing" I find......so being able to shadow and ask are the priorities

Thanks for the responses so far. Your time taken to post is appreciated. Valid question on what is a good surveyor....particularly for me. For my requirements, I don't need finance, so no issues with insurance. Driving down the price isn't my immediate aim. What I want is a surveyor who won't object to me being present, and taking the time to explain as much as possible as we go along. Not, as I say, to drive down the price but rather what is an issue and what is not. What is easily fixed and what is not. What is normal, and what is not. And ultimately is the boat worth what I'm paying. I appreciate there are things put down on paper and then there may be "off the record" pointers. I want to learn hands on. I do not want a surveyor who is looking to complete the job as quick as possible. I want honesty, patience and the desire to collaborate I hope that provides a bit of clarity The two names mentioned here will be on my list. There is also an Iain Jones that has been mentioned a few times. I am aware availability will dictate to a certain extent.

Hi all I am sure this question has been asked a few times.....indeed a quick search suggests as much, therefore apologies in advance and I will review those also....but could people please recommend a good surveyor in the midlands area? I expect most replies, if I am so lucky to have a few, will be positive posts about good surveyors, which would be most appreciated. However if anybody has any strong feelings as to surveyors to avoid, if there are any, then a PM would be most appreciated also. Nervy times buying a boat when you know little to nothing other than what has been learnt when hiring! So snippets of advice when appointing a surveyor are all welcome.... Many thanks to anyone who can assist.

Simple is always best with me.....although one day I might understand something a bit more complex

Thanks for the reply It's a 11 year old boat with an Isuzu marine 42 Hp. Gear box prm 150 hydraulic Not knowing much about the "technical" side of boats the learnings start now

Hi all. Looking to buy my first nb after 25 years of hiring. So I'll get straight to the point.....and if more info is required to aid in answering the questions, let me know and I will follow up. 1. What horse power is sufficient for a 57ft narrowboat? I.e what is average, too weak, powerful? General views 2. Windows on a boat I'm looking at have moss in the window rims (forgive my naive terminology) What would cause this? Is it normal? How would I resolve? I'm sure this is just a starter for 10! Many thanks in advance ?

I made the first post yesterday afternoon. It took til this evening for my post(s) to be sanctioned by a mod. This login has been on a restriction for the past year you see. So i have been posting under another name since then.

Any reason why my last post isn't allowed? Surely saying Tixall wide is 10ft deep isn't inflammatory, is it? Do i need to log in under my other user name to make the post? Thx

In the middle, its about 10ft deep. I was a good four ft under water as my feet hit the bottom.

case solved

cover for what?

shit.....you got me.

the REAL point? you mean there's another besides the one that made you look a prat?

woopy do..... sure thats a prerequisite on all insurance policies for boats these days

have you seen aqua narrowboats? cheaper than most hire companies around, and they have only new boats......(max 3 years old)

and what was unsuitable about it? and why is it still allowed in another post i made? consistency my friend

Well i commend you on noticing... tell your boy she is just shocked. Is that hard? what would you tell him about this smiley? Is it waiting for someone to insert an object into its mouth? i think not. If you struggle with issues like this when educating your kids, you must find parenting hard

And in turn if Jon doesnt want me here, he can revoke my membership, but as we all know, that will achieve nothing. So you may see yourself as a guest....i don't. i do feel free to go elsewhere thanks....but i choose not too. Doesnt mean i should keep me trap shut like a good little boy. If you can point out where i have broken a rule by placing a link to a popular football forum, please let me know. I am also aware of the different courses of action i can take, such as the european court, but just like the mods i am choosing a more extreme, annoying route