crofty1984
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Hi all, I've been boating for years with my family and think it's time I stopped stealing theirs and got my own. 
I've had a look about and have some in mind but I'm open to suggestions!
Budget: about £4k. Preferably less. £3.5k would be ideal. Don't mind looking at £5k boats in the hope that either a bargain or a desperate seller comes along.
Size: I'd like to sleep 4. Preferably all in the main cabin, but I won't immediately discount 2+2. Looking at 19-23 ft. I definitely prefer 7ft+ beam. I like the "v birth + table folding down to double arrangements". But again, in my price range I can't be too fussy.
Type of boating: Norfolk broads. Maybe with the occasional (2-3 times a year) jaunt out to sea in very good weather. Gt Yarmouth-Lowestoft hops I'd imagine.
You know the drill, get a couple of mates on board, take off for the weekend type thing. Like floaty camping. Hence wanting a fair bit of accommodation.
Condition: Minter would be lovely. Being realistic I accept that's not going to happen. Don't want a restoration job, but something that needs a good clean, service, tarting up I don't mind. "Recommissioning" I guess.
When: looking to buy in about a month. Moving house at the moment so that's taking priority.
Engine: Probably predictable, but in order of preference: Diesel -> 4stroke outboard -> 2stroke outboard -> inboard petrol
So far I've looked at:
Shetland 4+2 - Out of my price range, which is a shame as they seem ideal.
Seamaster 23 - Similar. I've seen one or 2 nearer 4k but I think I'd end up needing to do too much work on one.
Shetland 610 - really strong contender. I'd like a good look round one
Freeman 22 - Nice. Not particularly modern, which I don't mind but the inboard petrol Anglia moter is a bit of a turn off.
Teal/Weston/Nelson 20 - I like the "open plan" nature of the aftcabin/wheelhouse, but they're a bit narrow. Also, prefer the "pram-type" canopies
Hardy 18 - Answers the "sea boat" question perfectly, but I'd like more accommodation
Hardy 20 - too pricey
Mayland 18 - Too small
Birchwood 22 - A little expensive but seem really good. Like the 610, If one came around at a good price I'd be seriously interested.
Shetland 570 and 535 - See Mayland 18.
Sorry for the rambling post, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Dan
I've had a look about and have some in mind but I'm open to suggestions!
Budget: about £4k. Preferably less. £3.5k would be ideal. Don't mind looking at £5k boats in the hope that either a bargain or a desperate seller comes along.
Size: I'd like to sleep 4. Preferably all in the main cabin, but I won't immediately discount 2+2. Looking at 19-23 ft. I definitely prefer 7ft+ beam. I like the "v birth + table folding down to double arrangements". But again, in my price range I can't be too fussy.
Type of boating: Norfolk broads. Maybe with the occasional (2-3 times a year) jaunt out to sea in very good weather. Gt Yarmouth-Lowestoft hops I'd imagine.
You know the drill, get a couple of mates on board, take off for the weekend type thing. Like floaty camping. Hence wanting a fair bit of accommodation.
Condition: Minter would be lovely. Being realistic I accept that's not going to happen. Don't want a restoration job, but something that needs a good clean, service, tarting up I don't mind. "Recommissioning" I guess.
When: looking to buy in about a month. Moving house at the moment so that's taking priority.
Engine: Probably predictable, but in order of preference: Diesel -> 4stroke outboard -> 2stroke outboard -> inboard petrol
So far I've looked at:
Shetland 4+2 - Out of my price range, which is a shame as they seem ideal.
Seamaster 23 - Similar. I've seen one or 2 nearer 4k but I think I'd end up needing to do too much work on one.
Shetland 610 - really strong contender. I'd like a good look round one
Freeman 22 - Nice. Not particularly modern, which I don't mind but the inboard petrol Anglia moter is a bit of a turn off.
Teal/Weston/Nelson 20 - I like the "open plan" nature of the aftcabin/wheelhouse, but they're a bit narrow. Also, prefer the "pram-type" canopies
Hardy 18 - Answers the "sea boat" question perfectly, but I'd like more accommodation
Hardy 20 - too pricey
Mayland 18 - Too small
Birchwood 22 - A little expensive but seem really good. Like the 610, If one came around at a good price I'd be seriously interested.
Shetland 570 and 535 - See Mayland 18.
Sorry for the rambling post, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Dan
