Recent content by martin

Thanks you H. The second owner doesnt have the VAT invoice as far as we know. So its time to do some digging and see if we can get something from the lease company CGI. Either that or walk away... I have already had several nightmare attempts at purchases this year and am sticking strictly to...

I had a feeling that this might be the case. Thanks for the info, awlays good to get an owners perspective!

Hi All, I am looking at a boat which was originally sold by Princess France to a lease company, so no original VAT certificate available (I believe this is the norm). The current owner is also French and the boat is French registered. The broker is selling it on behalf of the current French...

Good plan. I have updated my request to see the 31/12/2020 proof before the contract is signed. Will keep you informed of insurance progress . I am a simple IT mouse who can barely spell, so contracts and legal stuff just makes my head hurt :)

Thank you JFM and Timbad. Having thought about it I am sure we will ever bring it back to the UK now. I have asked for info on the 31/12 as condition of sale so should be good on that front. As for Insurance, yes I get what your saying have never been a fan of cheapest = best. That said, I...

Great information ! Thank you very much. We were based in Sant Carles for a while but never managed to meet up with you. We are aiming for further south Valencia / Denia this time, but may well venture up to Sant Carles this year if all works out well.

Hi After a few years off I am dipping my toe into the madness again :) First question, if (for example) it was a 2008 boat with proof of VAT paid in the UK, but based in EU/Spain for the most part. Do i need to worry about VAT? what are the issues around movement etc..? Also, wondering about...

Hi Long story short - I have a SUR 290 tender with a Yamaha 20 outboard in Swanwick Marina. Probably 150kg total. I need to get it delivered and offloaded to my house in Hertfordshire but i don't have a trailer and it may be too heavy to drag (by hand) off of its delivery vehicle. Any one...

Hi All, I recently returned my P50 from the med on the Seven-Star Southampton shuttle. Its been 6 years since i visited the south coast so i suspect its all changed. Moved her to Chichester last weekend and now planning a few weekends / hols down there.. I am aware life is going to be...

Thanks guys..will pass it on..it’s for a friend of mine buying his first flybridge in SoF.. will get home to set up a profile on here and introduce him .

Thanks for the info ...will check it out

Anyone got any recommendations for a marine surveyor in SoF ?

Hi Mapism/Paola, firstly, thank you again for all the info provided last year it was a great help. If i can figure out how i will post the video of our trip to PQ Crazy4557 or anyone, PM me if you are visiting and we can have a beer :-). As i said earlier we caught the end of the season...

Agreed. We left Club De Mar - Palma after 3 years for Sardinia -Poltu Quatu ..best boat location decision i have made. Just caught the end of the last season cruising around the Costa Smerelda.. so far its been jaw dropping scenery, fantastic food and half the price. Please stay where you are...

As usual, a lot of useful information...Thanks for all the thoughts guys, was a great help