simonfraser
Well-known member
always good to keep an open mind when on this forum,
lots of experience here, some of us even with some knowledge
lots of experience here, some of us even with some knowledge
Petrol no issue for me it’s available where I am , I’m fully aware of the potential dangers of petrol having worked in formula as an engineer for the past 10 yearsThe most honest advise I can give you is don't buy a petrol engined boat. If it is staggeringly cheap then fine but if not pull out.
Your fuel cost will be significantly higher , it is explosive ( this is a major deal on a inboard engine boat as vapour sinks and a relative of mine blew one to pieces in San Remo - literally blew it to bits ) , selling it will be hard and I gather in the U.K. it is hard to get ( no idea why was every med marina sells it as there are lots of tenders and outboard ribs that run on it )
Honestly just don't do it.
Petrol no issue for me it’s available where I am , I’m fully aware of the potential dangers of petrol having worked in formula one as an engineer for the past 10 years
is pre purchasesurvey really required by the insurance co? I've bought a couple of second hand boats over the years and never bothered with a survey, and the insurance company didnt care .... I dont think its as black and white as you make out, it probably varies depending on boat type/age/value etc.Have you had a full pre-purchase boat survey? Very important and will be required by any Insurance Company.