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Hi. I'm buying a boat (survey dependent) in Chester - currently moored near Tattenhall Marina. I'm based in the south and don't have contacts in the area. If there are some names you're happy to recommend, I'd be grateful. I'm also looking to have some solar panels fitted (with controller) and a security bar fixed across a bow door (steel doors, wood lined in inside and painted on outside). Again very grateful for any recomendations. Thanks all!
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Dear all, Hello! First post on the site and a very green member here. But thanks for taking the time to stop by and hopefully answer. I went to look at a boat today, made in 2006 and having only had one owner, the broker said she wouldn't probably bother with a survey- she knows the hull needs blacking but not plating. She said they would recommend to lift it out of the water at another marina, who have quoted £1400 for the job of blacking the hull- the current owner is open to some negotiation and will lower the asking price accordingly subject to a quote for all the work needed- i asked if that include an engineers quote to make sure the isuzu engine is fit for service to which they were sure the answer is a yes. My naturally slightly skeptical mindset thinks this to good to be true. But if i get the boat lifted have it blacked and the engine serviced- would people still recommend it for a service? It has only had one owner and been used as a weekend cruiser, Many thanks, T
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Hi Everyone A similar question may have been posted before, if so just direct me to that thread. So to keep a long story short, I have recently put down a deposit on an Inland GRP Cabin Cruiser with the main intention as using as a 'liveaboard' (Bit crazy, I know). I planned to have a pre purchase survey to double check the boat is all good around the hull, however due to a long series of events i.e. high water levels, surveyors who don't cover GRP cruisers etc. I have since decided to carry out the survey myself, I have already booked and paid the fee to have the boat lifted out the water anyway. I know this might sound a bit daft since I have little to no experience about boats and only have a small understanding of internal combustion engines. My aim here is to assemble a list of things I should look out for such as common faults that are overlooked, areas on where to look and what in general to check. This is one of the few times the boat will be taken out the water I hope, so I want to make the most of it. For context of what I'm planning to do with the boat: I'm planning to have it moored at the marina for the majority of the time and using it as a 'floating apartment' using shore power. Leisure cruising is not a top concern right now. (I know you experienced boat goers are gonna be reading this thinking "he's way in over his head" however any advice, tips and pointers would be more than appreciated) Cheers!
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