Jimmiboy Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Can anyone recommend a boat brokerage where they have a large stock of boats. Ideally in the South Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) No idea if they are any good but: http://vcmarine.co.uk/inland-waterway-boats-for-sale/ Edited February 14, 2020 by rusty69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) You will not find a larger stock in one place anywhere else than Whilton Marina. However, if you are unfamilar with Whilton Marina, it is worth using the forum search facility to see what people think of them, as they undoubtedly have some sharp business practices. But if you just want to crawl freely over many boats unaccompanied with nobody giving you the hard sell, to get an idea of what's around, you probably will not do better. Edited February 14, 2020 by alan_fincher Missed letters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 25 minutes ago, Jimmiboy said: Can anyone recommend a boat brokerage where they have a large stock of boats. Ideally in the South Buy a Waterways magazine - Waterways World or Canalboat, or pick up free copies of Towpath Talk from chandlers or look at on line. All these sources show Brokers and may give links to their websites. Google Inland Waterways brokers. You should be able to find enough suitable information to allowyou to sort out a wish list and an itinerary of visits. Howard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 3 hours ago, alan_fincher said: You will not find a larger stock in one place anywhere else than Whilton Marina. However, if you are unfamilar with Whilton Marina, it is worth using the forum search facility to see what people think of them, as they undoubtedly have some sharp business practices. But if you just want to crawl freely over many boats unaccompanied with nobody giving you the hard sell, to get an idea of what's around, you probably will not do better. If you are going to Whilton (which would be a good idea if you want to see a lot of boats) try to get to Rugby Boat Sales - which is just down the road (not in Rugby) at the same time. You will see some unusual boats, well presented by a broker with a very good name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmiboy Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 8 hours ago, alan_fincher said: You will not find a larger stock in one place anywhere else than Whilton Marina. However, if you are unfamilar with Whilton Marina, it is worth using the forum search facility to see what people think of them, as they undoubtedly have some sharp business practices. But if you just want to crawl freely over many boats unaccompanied with nobody giving you the hard sell, to get an idea of what's around, you probably will not do better. That’s exactly what I want to do, in my mind I want a reverse layout cruiser. But I’ve been on so few boats I need to have a proper look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandV Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, alan_fincher said: You will not find a larger stock in one place anywhere else than Whilton Marina. However, if you are unfamilar with Whilton Marina, it is worth using the forum search facility to see what people think of them, as they undoubtedly have some sharp business practices. But if you just want to crawl freely over many boats unaccompanied with nobody giving you the hard sell, to get an idea of what's around, you probably will not do better. Whilton a great place for viewing boats, and probably not a bad place for you, or your estate to walk away from a no longer loved boat, with the simple instruction of "just get it sold and get what you can for it" Actually buying a boat from them, read the forums, if you know what you are doing, it appears you can do well, but otherwise caveat emptor seems paramount advice. And good searching, the more you see, the more focused your searching will become, and the better you will become at judging the price that somebody else might pay for any boat on sale, including that boat that entices you to place an offer. Edited February 15, 2020 by DandV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Todd Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Jimmiboy said: That’s exactly what I want to do, in my mind I want a reverse layout cruiser. But I’ve been on so few boats I need to have a proper look around. I'm a tad concerned by that statement. There really is no safer way than actually staying on several boats for at least a week. Otherwise you will not really appreciate the very complex nature of the boat design process and the number of compromises that have to be made. Something that looks pretty may well divert attention from a mundane feature that will just annoy you, or worse, every day. Even those with years* if experience get it wrong. *my auto correct initially had this as tears, probably should have left of that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmiboy Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 28 minutes ago, Mike Todd said: I'm a tad concerned by that statement. There really is no safer way than actually staying on several boats for at least a week. Otherwise you will not really appreciate the very complex nature of the boat design process and the number of compromises that have to be made. Something that looks pretty may well divert attention from a mundane feature that will just annoy you, or worse, every day. Even those with years* if experience get it wrong. *my auto correct initially had this as tears, probably should have left of that way! Hi, thanks for your concern. But I’ve got to start somewhere. My plan is to look at plenty of boats to get a feel for them. Once I have my shortlist I’ll do my best to rent something similar. However at some point I’ll have to take the plunge, there’s no way I can possibly know if something will start to bug me later on, but to be fair the same could be said about, a house, a car, a bike, children! etc. Especially considering those with years of experience can still get it wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldog Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 If you decide to visit Whilton I suggest you also put aside time to visit ABNB just up the road at Crick as well as Rugby boats as previously mentioned. You will find very different approaches to the art of boat selling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Eldog said: If you decide to visit Whilton I suggest you also put aside time to visit ABNB just up the road at Crick as well as Rugby boats as previously mentioned. You will find very different approaches to the art of boat selling! Indeed there are several brokers very close together in that general area. As well as the ones mentioned there is GHBS at Wigrams Turn Marina near Napton, and Braunston Boat Sales at Braunston Marina. Perhaps best to drive to the area and stay in a B&B for a night or two whilst looking at the many boats these brokers collectively have to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirweste Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 15/02/2020 at 07:17, Jimmiboy said: That’s exactly what I want to do, in my mind I want a reverse layout cruiser. But I’ve been on so few boats I need to have a proper look around. That's kinda what I have. From the rear deck you walk into the kitchen, then a 6ft open space, then bathroom, then bedroom and finally front room with doors onto the raised front deck. I'm moored in Leighton Buzzard at the minute, if you were local and wanted to pop your head in for 5 minutes drop me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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