tooquicktostop Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Anyone on here own a boat, I am thinking of getting a sea going 6 berth boat to spend weekends on and take day trips out, looking at spending about £25K and there is such a chopice it is difficult to choose, what should I be looking for besides service history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Holes You may jest ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Doesn't Christian on here detail boats for a living? Might be worth firing him a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 I think he does detail boats, very expensive boats though, every time I look at them I get drawn to the really tasty stuff but the fuel they use alone is incredible ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 have a look on here Dean, 25k won't really get you much, possibly an early Bayliner in the 30ft range for 6 berths, petrol single engine boat I have done a lot of research into similar types of boat.... at least 60k for a good twin engine diesel petrol boats are cheaper, but poor resale & fuel availability can be patchy with petrol you do know that boat stands for..............bring on another thousand:p http://www.ybw.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?14-Motor-Boat-Forum&order=desc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Boats n hoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hello Mate, we need to catch up Thanks for this, I have seen a really nice boat for £25K but I need to get a better understanding of the pitfalls as I an a complete novice at boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 give me a ring tomorrow if you're not too busy...I can give you a bit of a heads up still got my number? ....hasn't changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 give me a ring tomorrow if you're not too busy...I can give you a bit of a heads up still got my number? ....hasn't changed Change my pnone when I set up my new business so PM me your number, will call you tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 p.m'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Cheers mate, will call tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Lots to list and look at boats are nothing like running cars at cruising speed a 32 ft sports cruiser returns roughly1 nautical mile per gallon then factor in most 32 foot weekenders have twin engines the fuel bill is crippling for the blissfully unaware. Your going to want twin diesels for a sports cruiser etc of 6 berth size as again anything further around the country than Ramsgate Petrol is unavailable on marina pumps. A decent twin engine 2008-9 6 birth 32ft cruiser will easily fetch 70-80k it will depend entirely on what you want but personally anything smaller than 32ft will be too small as a weekender.. You can get allot more for your money buying a budget brand like a bayliner etc as mentioned but you will be looking at an older boat with allot of hours on it- (boats measure usage in engine hours not miles on an odometer) 25k is basic bow rider money nowadays if your looking at near new Make a few picks and do thorough checks throughout like an old car buy on condition not hours they are just a guide. If you buy second hand you must insist on either a sea trial or freshwater trial things like Engine Legs on stet drives are very expensive to fix-replace feel for vibrations from gimble bearings etc etc the list is endless it makes buying a car look like buying a box of Cheerios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 a couple of examples for a 6 berth cruiser to do what you want..........older boats though Dean http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOAT-SEALINE-S29-TWIN-DIESEL-REDUCED-Bateau-Bateaux-Boote-Bootes-/271962587877?hash=item3f523bc2e5 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAIRLINE-TARGA-29-BLUE-HULL-BUILD-no-176-1998-/252072851951?hash=item3ab0b679ef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Fairline Squadron 42 fly bridge is where it's at just sell your house and a kidney haha Although sealine F42 is nice aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 There is a saying on the boat i work on. If it Flys, Floats or Fu**s... Rent it. It will always cost money to run, maintain, more than any car could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Holes That made me lol..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 There is a saying on the boat i work on. It will always cost money to run, maintain, more than any car could. Quite a few people charter to make a bit of money back to cover mooring fees but it depends how affluent the area you have it moored in is usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 I was going to view this at the weekend but the petrol engines are putting me off now after the comments made http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motor-cruiser-boat-Fjord-32-cabin-refurbished-2012-13-May-consider-p-x-yacht-/291560105553?hash=item43e2562651 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 This might be too small for a weekend boat but they are willing to take an offer and the spec seems good, only one engine though which is a risk? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bavaria-29DC-cuddy-2-berth-sportscruiser-/231672884075?hash=item35f0c7ab6b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 This might be too small for a weekend boat but they are willing to take an offer and the spec seems good, only one engine though which is a risk? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bavaria-29DC-cuddy-2-berth-sportscruiser-/231672884075?hash=item35f0c7ab6b Single engines are a pain in the ass to control at low speed docking etc even with bow thrusters fitted twin engines can be easily docked without touching the steering wheel. I wouldnt be put off by petrols they are excellent and they are easy to maintain etc just thirsty but as mentioned thats a given with boats it depends entirely on where you would use the boat the whole south coast is rubbish for getting petrol the other year my parents drove from Newcastle to Plymouth and had to pay people to run them to the supermarkets from the marinas a few times with extremely large fuel cannisters haha. Volvo Pentas are good but I find the parts for the legs are not as readily available as there Mercruiser rivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 be aware most diesels are twin supercharged and twin turbo if something goes wrong well you get the picture where as the petrol counter parts are N/A and usually generic marine converted GM Big Blocks which can be fixed with a hammer haha. owwwww and Petrols tend to have twin fuel filters and independant fueling so if your out at sea and one engine packs up generically the other petrol engine keeps going where as I have found most generic Diesels use single fuel systems and filter for both engines hence one engine goes they both do.. I only mention this as the most common breakdown is due to fuel contamination via water ingress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Very helpful Matt, thank you Just got off the phone with foodfreak and based on that conversation I am going to book myself on a sea course first and take it from there, I am a complete noobie on boats and I think I need to get some experience first before I spend such a large sum of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 These immigrants aren't fussy, no need to spend so much to do a bit of people smuggling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 These immigrants aren't fussy, no need to spend so much to do a bit of people smuggling! people for fuel campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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