Hi folks .... so a proper bucket list moment for me 
.... i have secured a mooring and now shopping for a boat.
I am hoping to view one tomorrow. It is moored in Norfolk (i am in Kent) ..... what i am unsure of is the etiquette of the financial transaction if price agreed. Do i ...
a) Offer a deposit to the seller - and pay balance on the day i have arranged transport (what is fair deposit on £8k)?
b) Pay full amount to seller on seeing the boat, affectively taking ownership/responsibility immediately and then arrange the above?
On a side not - What im after is small cabin crusier comfortable to seat a family of 4-6 people. I am looking at around 18ft-20ft long and budget is £6k - £10k .... Something along the lines of a Shetland Family 4 ..... So on a side note if anyone has anything or know anything for sale please let me know .... It must be in good clean condition, i am not looking for a project. Happy to travel for right boat.
.... i have secured a mooring and now shopping for a boat. I am hoping to view one tomorrow. It is moored in Norfolk (i am in Kent) ..... what i am unsure of is the etiquette of the financial transaction if price agreed. Do i ...
a) Offer a deposit to the seller - and pay balance on the day i have arranged transport (what is fair deposit on £8k)?
b) Pay full amount to seller on seeing the boat, affectively taking ownership/responsibility immediately and then arrange the above?
On a side not - What im after is small cabin crusier comfortable to seat a family of 4-6 people. I am looking at around 18ft-20ft long and budget is £6k - £10k .... Something along the lines of a Shetland Family 4 ..... So on a side note if anyone has anything or know anything for sale please let me know .... It must be in good clean condition, i am not looking for a project. Happy to travel for right boat.
In reply to Post #1
Unless you know boats and engines take someone that does with you or pay for a professional survey, boats can be a money pit.
Unless you know boats and engines take someone that does with you or pay for a professional survey, boats can be a money pit.
In reply to Post #2
yes, agreed ... thankyou
yes, agreed ... thankyou
In reply to Post #3
Second best day of your life buying your dream boat, best day selling it when the dream becomes a nightmare. Lots of people told me this when I bought a boat but in my case it wasn't true, mine was an Orkney fast liner with Honda 4 stroke outboard which I towed all over Ireland fishing and brought back to England and sold at a profit four years later.
Second best day of your life buying your dream boat, best day selling it when the dream becomes a nightmare. Lots of people told me this when I bought a boat but in my case it wasn't true, mine was an Orkney fast liner with Honda 4 stroke outboard which I towed all over Ireland fishing and brought back to England and sold at a profit four years later.
In reply to Post #1
Haven't been involved in the boat scene for 20 years so much of my experience is out of date.
For the price you want to pay to get a ready to go boat like a Shetland 4 it's going to be an old boat (20 years plus) I am sure there are bargains out there but be very careful.
These tips never go out of date.
Insist on seeing the boat out of the water at the vendors cost.
Insist on a test ride of at least 30 mins and really put engines and steering through their paces, not a 5 knot chug up the cut.
Have the Hull professionally checked for osmosis problems.
Any problems with the Hull, engine or steering walk away
What you want is high risk with your budget. Sorry.
Haven't been involved in the boat scene for 20 years so much of my experience is out of date.
For the price you want to pay to get a ready to go boat like a Shetland 4 it's going to be an old boat (20 years plus) I am sure there are bargains out there but be very careful.
These tips never go out of date.
Insist on seeing the boat out of the water at the vendors cost.
Insist on a test ride of at least 30 mins and really put engines and steering through their paces, not a 5 knot chug up the cut.
Have the Hull professionally checked for osmosis problems.
Any problems with the Hull, engine or steering walk away
What you want is high risk with your budget. Sorry.
In reply to Post #1
There's a company called sea hog where you can buy a brand new boat and engine for around 12k
That's what I'm doing in the new year simply to have less headaches
I just need to find the mooring first lol
There's a company called sea hog where you can buy a brand new boat and engine for around 12k
That's what I'm doing in the new year simply to have less headaches
I just need to find the mooring first lol