Marina/boatyard to lift out for pre-purchase survey near Crooke Marina, Wigan

[Lodewicus]

Hi 👋,

 

Would anyone know of somewhere near Crooke Marina in Wigan where a 58ft boat could be lifted out for a pre-purchase survey?

 

A place is Wigan has been mentioned but might be too busy. Otherwise they're saying it has to go to Liverpool for the survey. 

 

Thanks

[Pie Eater]

Wigan drydock (Canal and River Trust) if it is not already booked.

[Lodewicus]

4 minutes ago, Pie Eater said:

Wigan drydock (Canal and River Trust) if it is not already booked.

Yes I believe that's the one that was mentioned. But very aware it's very busy. 

[Alan de Enfield]

1 hour ago, Lodewicus said:

Hi 👋,

 

Would anyone know of somewhere near Crooke Marina in Wigan where a 58ft boat could be lifted out for a pre-purchase survey?

 

A place is Wigan has been mentioned but might be too busy. Otherwise they're saying it has to go to Liverpool for the survey. 

 

Thanks

 

Are you the seller or the buyer ?

Have you already found a surveyor he maybe able to assist with locations that he can work from.

 

It is normally the responsibility of the seller to get the boat to and from the survey site - is your seller willing to take it to Liverpool ?

Edited April 11 by Alan de Enfield

[Pie Eater]

2 hours ago, Lodewicus said:

Yes I believe that's the one that was mentioned. But very aware it's very busy. 

Or Worsley Dry Dock.

[jonathanA]

Scarisbrick - you would've passed on the way to Liverpool 

Fettlers and St Mary's marinas at Rufford a detour down the Rufford branch but closer than Liverpool

I can only think of Liverpool marina in Liverpool and I bet they will be expensive....  a better bet to head onto the bridge water or up the wigan flight to botany Bay. 

 

Scarisbrick would be my first call from crooke, if Wigan dry Dock is booked up. 

[andyberg]

Ray Causey used to lift boats and blast / 2 pack them at his jetty 

1/2 mile from you on Miry Lane.

Worth a call!

 

http://www.raycausey.co.uk

[Lodewicus]

16 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

Are you the seller or the buyer ?

Have you already found a surveyor he maybe able to assist with locations that he can work from.

 

It is normally the responsibility of the seller to get the boat to and from the survey site - is your seller willing to take it to Liverpool ?

I'm the buyer but was chatting about it with the seller and the broker. They suggested Liverpool, which I think is kinda far hence me asking. 

12 hours ago, jonathanA said:

Scarisbrick - you would've passed on the way to Liverpool 

Fettlers and St Mary's marinas at Rufford a detour down the Rufford branch but closer than Liverpool

I can only think of Liverpool marina in Liverpool and I bet they will be expensive....  a better bet to head onto the bridge water or up the wigan flight to botany Bay. 

 

Scarisbrick would be my first call from crooke, if Wigan dry Dock is booked up. 

Thank you 😊 I've passed these on to the broker 🤩

12 hours ago, andyberg said:

Ray Causey used to lift boats and blast / 2 pack them at his jetty 

1/2 mile from you on Miry Lane.

Worth a call!

 

http://www.raycausey.co.uk

Thank you 😊 I've passed it on to the broker 🤩

[Alan de Enfield]

1 hour ago, Lodewicus said:

I'm the buyer but was chatting about it with the seller and the broker. They suggested Liverpool, which I think is kinda far hence me asking. 

 

If the seller is happy to take it to Liverpool and they can fit you in quicker that the other yards, why are you worrying ?

It is down to the seller to get it to a yard, not your responsibility.

 

It is your responsibility to organise a surveyor (not the broker or the seller) so maybe find a surveyor and see if he is prepred to travel to various yards in the NW.

[junior]

Worsley Dry Dock?

[Lodewicus]

1 hour ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

If the seller is happy to take it to Liverpool and they can fit you in quicker that the other yards, why are you worrying ?

It is down to the seller to get it to a yard, not your responsibility.

 

It is your responsibility to organise a surveyor (not the broker or the seller) so maybe find a surveyor and see if he is prepred to travel to various yards in the NW.

Yup I've got a surveyor who is happy to go to whichever yard is nominated. 

 

I thought it was my responsibility to pay to get the boat to the survey? 

 

Also cuts me wrong to not try to help with the situation, it's just who I am. 

[David Mack]

11 minutes ago, Lodewicus said:

 

I thought it was my responsibility to pay to get the boat to the survey?

Will the seller trust you to take his boat away for the survey?

[Lodewicus]

25 minutes ago, David Mack said:

Will the seller trust you to take his boat away for the survey?

Nooooo. As in pay someone to get it there, someone the seller trusts. I think I maybe got the wrong end of the stick. I would never suggest I take someone's boat for them. 

[Alan de Enfield]

1 hour ago, Lodewicus said:

I thought it was my responsibility to pay to get the boat to the survey? 

 

You pay for the survey, the seller gets it to and from the survey site - but, you can of course offer to pay for anything extra you wish to pay for.

[MtB]

Just to clear up a possible misunderstanding. It is not mandatory to have a survey. There is nothing stopping you just buying the boat and taking the risk that there is nothing expensive wrong with it (or even that there is!) 

 

If you still want a survey done you can have your own done at your leisure, next time you dock it for blacking. 

 

 

[Lodewicus]

On 12/04/2025 at 12:34, Alan de Enfield said:

 

You pay for the survey, the seller gets it to and from the survey site - but, you can of course offer to pay for anything extra you wish to pay for.

Thanks. I'll see what they come up with. The seller was going to look for somewhere this weekend so I guess I'll find out on Monday. 

23 hours ago, MtB said:

Just to clear up a possible misunderstanding. It is not mandatory to have a survey. There is nothing stopping you just buying the boat and taking the risk that there is nothing expensive wrong with it (or even that there is!) 

 

If you still want a survey done you can have your own done at your leisure, next time you dock it for blacking. 

 

 

Oh I know it's not mandatory. But the boat has not been blacked for 5 years so I think I need to have a survey done. It's been moored in a marina not attached to shore power. I'd like to know the state of the hull before I do or don't hand over the cash.

[MrsM]

Just in case it is relevant, we bought our boat privately from the deceased vendor's son. He paid for a experienced, but unofficial, boat handler to move the boat from the home marina to the lift-out marina. We had permission to accompany the boat. We ended up cruising the boat ourselves (under close supervision of course) which was invaluable. We also had ample time to test its handling and all the services (loo, water etc) and figure out what worked and what needed attention. After the survey (which we were present for) we were happy to buy the boat. We cruised it back to its home mooring and paid by bank transfer. Deed done and happy parties all round. 

[Lodewicus]

On 13/04/2025 at 18:55, MrsM said:

Just in case it is relevant, we bought our boat privately from the deceased vendor's son. He paid for a experienced, but unofficial, boat handler to move the boat from the home marina to the lift-out marina. We had permission to accompany the boat. We ended up cruising the boat ourselves (under close supervision of course) which was invaluable. We also had ample time to test its handling and all the services (loo, water etc) and figure out what worked and what needed attention. After the survey (which we were present for) we were happy to buy the boat. We cruised it back to its home mooring and paid by bank transfer. Deed done and happy parties all round. 

Oh wow that sounds great. I'm contacting the broker today to see what's been planned. 

[MrsM]

1 hour ago, Lodewicus said:

Oh wow that sounds great. I'm contacting the broker today to see what's been planned. 

Good luck. Hope everything goes well. Exciting times for you!

[Lodewicus]

1 hour ago, MrsM said:

Good luck. Hope everything goes well. Exciting times for you!

Thanks 🙏 I'm trying really hard to not get excited until the survey happens. But I have everything crossed!