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Post by hilda on Aug 1, 2016 21:07:09 GMT
we have just sold our boat,and we are looking for another, because of my disability we would like one with a side hatch so I can see out , but the problem is,there is none out there, all the ones we like are sold or deposit taken, just the tu*ds are left...Ihave never known boats sell so well, the marinas are crying out for boats to sell. so what do we do, wait till later in the season, or keep on searching,I have got boat withdrawal symtems . hilda
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 1, 2016 21:32:54 GMT
Keep on looking I suppose... boats are selling like hot cakes at the moment because of the Tim and Pru effect and people being able to get their hands on their pension funds at 55.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 21:47:40 GMT
we have just sold our boat,and we are looking for another, because of my disability we would like one with a side hatch so I can see out , but the problem is,there is none out there, all the ones we like are sold or deposit taken, just the tu*ds are left...Ihave never known boats sell so well, the marinas are crying out for boats to sell. so what do we do, wait till later in the season, or keep on searching,I have got boat withdrawal symtems . hilda
Why not just buy one without and have one fitted? |
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 1, 2016 21:57:33 GMT
we have just sold our boat,and we are looking for another, because of my disability we would like one with a side hatch so I can see out , but the problem is,there is none out there, all the ones we like are sold or deposit taken, just the tu*ds are left...Ihave never known boats sell so well, the marinas are crying out for boats to sell. so what do we do, wait till later in the season, or keep on searching,I have got boat withdrawal symtems . hilda
Just picking up on the technicalities, I'm not clear how a hatch allows you to see out better. Surely windows can be just as low as a hatch? Better perhaps to get a boat with a raised dinette so you are sitting higher. Alternatively there are those boats like the Napton Narrowboats one that have a lowered gunnels / large windows in the saloon area. Or just a boat with low-to-the-water gunnels and correspondingly taller cabin sides. A problem with a hatch is that it has to be open for you to see out, not the best situation in the dead of winter or when is raining. Yes you can have a Perspex filler I suppose but that will still be cold in winter. |
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Post by Delta9 on Aug 1, 2016 22:07:22 GMT
What exactly are you looking for? length, style etc.. and what is your budget? Someone here might know of something.
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Post by hilda on Aug 2, 2016 9:10:45 GMT
the boat we are looking for is all steel, sound hull,sound engine, around 50ft,side hatch if poss.after year2000 max £30,000 , tough one eh. hilda
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 9:21:54 GMT
the boat we are looking for is all steel, sound hull,sound engine, around 50ft,side hatch if poss.after year2000 max £30,000 , tough one eh. hilda As I posted earlier if you see a boat you like but it doesn't have a side hatch you can have one added. This guy is a forum member on CWDF and has done work for forum members and seems to have a very good reputation. One of the things he does is add side hatches to boats that don't already have them. www.kedianengineering.co.uk/index.html |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 9:52:03 GMT
Have you phoned the big brokers and sales companies with your requirements? Posted some wanted ads?
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Post by hilda on Aug 5, 2016 9:45:08 GMT
at last my youngest son, has found us a boat, pay tomorrow, fetch it sunday got a side hatch, lovely condition,bit smaller than we wanted(45) but who cares,cant wait, hilda
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 5, 2016 9:57:04 GMT
at last my youngest son, has found us a boat, pay tomorrow, fetch it sunday got a side hatch, lovely condition,bit smaller than we wanted(45) but who cares,cant wait, hilda Excellent news! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. |
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Post by peterboat on Aug 5, 2016 10:06:36 GMT
Its hard work sometimes to find the boat you want this my second boat has had to have a lot of altering to make it right for me. A 7 foot stretch wheelhouse and 2 side hatches!! plus the whole inside turned around I wonder why sometimes
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Post by kris on Aug 5, 2016 10:16:30 GMT
Well that didn't take long, good luck with your new boat.
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Post by Andyberg on Aug 5, 2016 10:37:58 GMT
Not by any chance a 50' NB cruiser stern in dark blue, maroon and cream stripes and a cream roof with the Stenson logo SB laser cut into the steel?
Last seen speeding away from Mercia at a heady 4mph with all the CWDF detectives in hot pursuit??
Good luck with the new purchase!
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Post by sunset on Aug 5, 2016 11:08:55 GMT
at last my youngest son, has found us a boat, pay tomorrow, fetch it sunday got a side hatch, lovely condition,bit smaller than we wanted(45) but who cares,cant wait, hilda nice to start a friday with good news , usually only the bills or nasty letters come on a friday ! best of luck I hope it is all you wish it to be |
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Post by twbm2 on Aug 5, 2016 14:37:35 GMT
at last my youngest son, has found us a boat, pay tomorrow, fetch it sunday got a side hatch, lovely condition,bit smaller than we wanted(45) but who cares,cant wait, hilda Erm, well done and all that ... all seems a bit quick, so can't help asking if you've seen a survey etc. etc. Having a hole in the side of the cabin is clearly important to you, but you should check for others. |
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