Frustrated searching for cheap cruiser for the Stort

[hertsmas]

Lo all. I'll try to avoid 1000 words

 

I've had one boat years ago on the tidal River Arun. It was only a 17ft daycruiser but I have always wanted another 'cruiser'

Since. I'm looking for a 22 to 28ft cruiser cheapish but with a sound hull and have narrowed down my mooring choices on the stort. I live nearby ish and commute from the local train stations. I'm looking to stay on the boat maybe 3 nights a week mid week.

 

Now for my frustration. I'm mainly finding cruisers on either flea bay or Apollo duck but sellers don't reply to e mails , eBay messages or even texts and I'm a genuine chap ! Its getting really annoying tbh.

 

Anyway special lo to anyone on the stort.

 

Regards.

 

Mas

[Naughty Cal]

Don't limit your search range with small cruisers. They are cheap to transport so look far and wide. There are plenty around.

 

Good luck with your boat hunt.

[Emerald Fox]

Aha! Born next to the Stort! Harlow, near Parndon Mill. If you need any info about the area, I may still have some valid tips/ideas.

We've just bought our first narrowboat and have in mind to head to the Stort/Bishops Stortford within the next year.

I wonder if Ryanair air hostesses/stewards live all crammed together in narrowboats in Bishops Stortford? I mean, handy for Stansted!

[hertsmas]

I live very near to stortford myself so am very o fey with the area , any tips re the navigation / boats / etc very welcome though as that I know zilch about really. I'm often found on weekends having lunch at the weatherspoons by the waterside . Cheers. Mas