snooper66
New member
I have been doing abit of digging around having been toying with buying a boat for the last few months.
A further week in Spain recently has reignited my enthusiasm, albeit dampened by obstacles at every hurdle.
I have a place in Puerto Cabopino in the Med (between Calahonda and Marbella).
the first and probably defining obstacle appears to be getting a mooring - any hints or shortcuts would be appreciated. I have spoken to the Harbour Master who says that there is no waiting list, but has taken my name anyway(!) - he said only temporary births are available.
Does this mean I could rent a temporary birth every time I was in Spain (about 8 weeks a year) and berth the boat elsewhere? Are there time limits on temporary berths eg is a fortnight pushing it?
If this is possible are there any marinas nearby that are easier to get a place.
Berhs seem to be changing hands at about 30,000 euros, but apparently are not sold publicly. I would prefer to rent.
Is there a typical document (eg lease) I should ask for when considering buying a berth - how secure are these?
I would prefer to rent and would consider buying aboat with a berth - presumably I am best trying a local boat dealer. If I adopt this route, could the berth be taken away from me when I buy the boat?
All rather rambling - my next dilemma is what sort of boat to get. As it will be my first, then I am trying to keep my ambitions in check.
All I want it for is pottering about with my mates and the family, doing a bit of waterskiing/sports and being able to zip to some of the other ports on the coast.
I have had a look at the bayliner deck boats which look quite good - any other tips on what boats I should or should not look at.
Any other tips on engines etc
Maybe I am asking for all the answers in one post which is unrealistic, but I have spent a good while surfing the net, looking at mby.com, searching the used boat databases and even read sone of the RYA books.
Help.
Ta in anticipation.
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A further week in Spain recently has reignited my enthusiasm, albeit dampened by obstacles at every hurdle.
I have a place in Puerto Cabopino in the Med (between Calahonda and Marbella).
the first and probably defining obstacle appears to be getting a mooring - any hints or shortcuts would be appreciated. I have spoken to the Harbour Master who says that there is no waiting list, but has taken my name anyway(!) - he said only temporary births are available.
Does this mean I could rent a temporary birth every time I was in Spain (about 8 weeks a year) and berth the boat elsewhere? Are there time limits on temporary berths eg is a fortnight pushing it?
If this is possible are there any marinas nearby that are easier to get a place.
Berhs seem to be changing hands at about 30,000 euros, but apparently are not sold publicly. I would prefer to rent.
Is there a typical document (eg lease) I should ask for when considering buying a berth - how secure are these?
I would prefer to rent and would consider buying aboat with a berth - presumably I am best trying a local boat dealer. If I adopt this route, could the berth be taken away from me when I buy the boat?
All rather rambling - my next dilemma is what sort of boat to get. As it will be my first, then I am trying to keep my ambitions in check.
All I want it for is pottering about with my mates and the family, doing a bit of waterskiing/sports and being able to zip to some of the other ports on the coast.
I have had a look at the bayliner deck boats which look quite good - any other tips on what boats I should or should not look at.
Any other tips on engines etc
Maybe I am asking for all the answers in one post which is unrealistic, but I have spent a good while surfing the net, looking at mby.com, searching the used boat databases and even read sone of the RYA books.
Help.
Ta in anticipation.
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