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Post by thebfg on Jul 26, 2017 13:18:55 GMT
Morning all. After taking my in laws on a few holidays, they have really got into the idea of buying a narrowboat. Now her mum's best friend from school has just brought one to live aboard and is getting a mooring near Devizes. Now her friend has one the hunt is on. They have poured over loads of adverts and are going next week to look at this one. www.abcboatsales.com/boat-sales/amelia-rose/I know they will probaly look at loads before either giving up or eventually buying one. The plan currently is to use it for extended cruising and for holidays. They may move aboard at some point after either modifying or purchasing a brand new one. I've encouraged them to buy an older boat first to get used to life aboard. This will also give them the chance to see what works and what does not for them. Can I ask what you lot think of the above boat and what questions should I give them to ask? What top tips have you got to have a look for? Personally I think it's a bit of a basic fit out but as they are retired doing work on her would not be an issue over time. We are in Hampshire so the K&A is ideal to keep one on. or the GU as I have family in bucks and they have family in Leighton buzzard. Thanks in advance.
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Post by lollygagger on Jul 26, 2017 13:47:59 GMT
Fit out fights the structure with portholes in kitchen and living area, big windows in bathroom and bedroom. Wet room mad anyway, but just inside rear doors?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 14:07:48 GMT
Morning all. After taking my in laws on a few holidays, they have really got into the idea of buying a narrowboat. Now her mum's best friend from school has just brought one to live aboard and is getting a mooring near Devizes. Now her friend has one the hunt is on. They have poured over loads of adverts and are going next week to look at this one. www.abcboatsales.com/boat-sales/amelia-rose/I know they will probaly look at loads before either giving up or eventually buying one. The plan currently is to use it for extended cruising and for holidays. They may move aboard at some point after either modifying or purchasing a brand new one. I've encouraged them to buy an older boat first to get used to life aboard. This will also give them the chance to see what works and what does not for them. Can I ask what you lot think of the above boat and what questions should I give them to ask? What top tips have you got to have a look for? Personally I think it's a bit of a basic fit out but as they are retired doing work on her would not be an issue over time. We are in Hampshire so the K&A is ideal to keep one on. or the GU as I have family in bucks and they have family in Leighton buzzard. Thanks in advance. If they are bothered about appearance that boat is in desperate need of a re-paint, it has faded in the exact same way our boat did (it was a similar colour) looking at he marks on the cabin side near the stove chimney it looks like the roof is going to need a paint too so you probably wont get away with just doing the cabin sides. And I agree with LG - the layout is 'all to cock' - I know it's a personal thing but I don't like it all nor the fitout which looks like everything has just been chucked in at random.
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Post by quaysider on Jul 26, 2017 14:15:44 GMT
It might be the photo... but a wheel house at the front AND rear is quite a new one on me ;-)
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Post by thebfg on Jul 26, 2017 14:31:23 GMT
Thanks. I did notice the windows but was not sure what to make of it.
I hadent looked at the paint work. They will spot that when having a look around.
It will be good to have a look anyway as a bit of a base mark.
It's a good length and one that we have hired before but I dont think it's the one.
Does the price look about right. Seems too much for me.
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Post by Delta9 on Jul 26, 2017 14:51:18 GMT
Price is about right, maybe even a little on the cheap side.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 14:51:54 GMT
Does the price look about right. Seems too much for me. I don't think I would be offering anything over £30K for sure, possibly even less, if they do like it they can up their offer if they get knocked back, but people selling boats rarely (I believe anyway) get what they actually ask for (much like houses, cars etc etc). They shouldn't be afraid of 'offending' any one with a cheeky offer, it's a business transaction after all.
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Post by lollygagger on Jul 26, 2017 14:56:53 GMT
For the money it looks a chuffin bargain compared to a 57ft £50k one I looked round last week. Similar age. It's still all to cock though and unless it's what you want the price is irrelevant.
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Post by patty on Jul 26, 2017 17:39:05 GMT
Well i don't think coming into the wetroom a good idea..if its a temporary whilst they get used to ideas etc i would take into consideration resale prospects of boats viewed
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Post by thebfg on Jul 26, 2017 18:05:00 GMT
Well i don't think coming into the wetroom a good idea..if its a temporary whilst they get used to ideas etc i would take into consideration resale prospects of boats viewed I've just shown this thread to the missus. She said if they brought it the first thing to go would be the wet room. I have some vested interest as when they buy a boat it will be used for our holidays too. I get 8 weeks so will make good use of it.
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Post by patty on Jul 26, 2017 18:37:39 GMT
Well i don't think coming into the wetroom a good idea..if its a temporary whilst they get used to ideas etc i would take into consideration resale prospects of boats viewed I've just shown this thread to the missus. She said if they brought it the first thing to go would be the wet room. I have some vested interest as when they buy a boat it will be used for our holidays too. I get 8 weeks so will make good use of it. I suppose thats the advantage of putting them up on here cos folks can tell you what in their experience worked and what didn't
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Post by thebfg on Jul 26, 2017 20:00:44 GMT
Price is about right, maybe even a little on the cheap side. Thanks delta.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 20:11:59 GMT
Price is about right, maybe even a little on the cheap side. Thanks delta. Well of course if the asking price is offered im sure it will be accepted. I bet youd get it it for less though.
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Post by thebfg on Jul 26, 2017 21:48:42 GMT
Well of course if the asking price is offered im sure it will be accepted. I bet youd get it it for less though. I'm sure they have no intention of offering the asking price. She has brought enough houses, she should be ok at haggling a price down.
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Post by Saltysplash on Jul 27, 2017 22:29:22 GMT
On the other hand coming into a wetroom direct from the back is a better idea, especially in mucky weather as the wet clothes can be discarded without worrying about them getting soft crappy furnishings wet
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