iangrant
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Is everyone happy with their gleaming new or old boats purchased this year, Views now on new vessels delived, after sales service etc.. Interest mainly 'cause I bought second hand and I'm happy
Is everyone happy witrh the boats they bought?
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kingfisher
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Is everybody happy with the spouse they married?
Bought second hand. Never looked back.
http://sirocco31.tripod.com
Obi-Wan
Bought second hand. Never looked back.
http://sirocco31.tripod.com
Obi-Wan
billmacfarlane
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Yep , delighted. I bought from new and am very happy thank you. The boat's an absolute dream and I got first class service from the agency. I can't comment on the after sales service as yet , as the boat is only weeks old.
chas
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Parsons eggish
Very satisfied with the boat (secondhand) -everything I wanted and more. Initially the broker's service seemed good but once the deal had been done, it fell off and, for instance, it took almost a year to get a cradle out of them that had been included in the particualrs of the boat.
Very satisfied with the boat (secondhand) -everything I wanted and more. Initially the broker's service seemed good but once the deal had been done, it fell off and, for instance, it took almost a year to get a cradle out of them that had been included in the particualrs of the boat.
claymore
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Re: Is everybody happy with the spouse they married?
There's some nice ones on a G reg. on the the market at the moment - might trade up if I can get 0% finance - otherwise get an MOT and slap another years tax on the old girl - had her waxoyled last month so that should keep the rust off for a while, upholstry just showing signs of getting a bit saggy - just on the seat mainly but can't grumble about the economy.
There's some nice ones on a G reg. on the the market at the moment - might trade up if I can get 0% finance - otherwise get an MOT and slap another years tax on the old girl - had her waxoyled last month so that should keep the rust off for a while, upholstry just showing signs of getting a bit saggy - just on the seat mainly but can't grumble about the economy.
tony_brighton
New member
Very happy with the new boat - maybe should be 10' bigger. Aftersales has been good - had a couple of things looked at (saloon table wasn't screwed down properly and leaking toe-rail). Both times the agent has come to the boat and done the work foc as you'd expect. Could have been quickier but the job got professionally done.
chrisc
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Re: Is everybody happy with the spouse they married?
think mine will do another season ,just got her organised with running
up and down with bits of string ,bumpers and things, while I check the wines
not corked . Be a shame to have to train another one now.Anyway she has to
clean of the anti foul soon.
think mine will do another season ,just got her organised with running
up and down with bits of string ,bumpers and things, while I check the wines
not corked . Be a shame to have to train another one now.Anyway she has to
clean of the anti foul soon.
G
Guest
Guest
New boat purchased, happy with her and after sales service. Fully expected to be disappointed having bought British but all is fine.
Pete
Pete
BarryH
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Had it 5 years now, still amazes me how it handles the rough stuff, got complete confidence in her. Broker was a complete twat though would,nt recomend him to anyone, supprised he,s still in business
rbrooks
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Had her Two years now, she's 27 yrs old, Broker was a tit, Ive just spoilt her and moved into a marina berth from a swing mooring
iainmillett
New member
I can't agree that all is rosey down here.
I bought last year without Chief Mate and immediately was advised that the toilet was too small and in the wrong place! Also seating too narrow. The boat is on its side in anything above F4 and I'm running up the white flag!
I'm going up by 5ft in length and considerably more beam - probably sell the house!!
Answer here is test sail; read reports; and bring along Chief Mate.
I bought last year without Chief Mate and immediately was advised that the toilet was too small and in the wrong place! Also seating too narrow. The boat is on its side in anything above F4 and I'm running up the white flag!
I'm going up by 5ft in length and considerably more beam - probably sell the house!!
Answer here is test sail; read reports; and bring along Chief Mate.
LeonF
Active member
PLease name the boats--but not the spouses--and the brokers too. Couldn't agree more with the comments about the brokers being none too helpful once the deed is done. Mine on the Orwell tried to wriggle out of some work agreed to saying it was not reccomended in the survey. Always put everything in writing. Dead chuffed with the boat though! A Sigma 33.
L.A.R.Ferguson
L.A.R.Ferguson
cynthia
Member
Yep! Bought new. Been in the water since Easter - a few minor teething problems which were quickly and efficiently sorted out. Would I change it for something a) bigger b) heavier c) sexier d) faster? No, don't think so!
Might just change the sailing area to the Med. though.
Might just change the sailing area to the Med. though.
TimLamb
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rbrooks,
Thanks for making me chuckle, your expression 'the broker was a tit' was a corker, it could only be surpassed by use of the word 'shite' (as in 'the broker was shite') but that's possibly because I'm from the North East.
Tim
Thanks for making me chuckle, your expression 'the broker was a tit' was a corker, it could only be surpassed by use of the word 'shite' (as in 'the broker was shite') but that's possibly because I'm from the North East.
Tim
TimLamb
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Sorry to clutter up the forum with my mindless observtions, but referring to a broker as a 'complete twat' is nearly as good as rbrooks (see previous thread) who chose the word 'tit' instead.
Either way, thank you both for making me laugh.
Tim
Either way, thank you both for making me laugh.
Tim
Twister_Ken
Well-known member
20 years old when bought - but gleamed more than 5 year old Frenchie.
Engine suffered terminal damage within weeks so had to fund a new one, but apart from that I am still ecstatic.
Broker was not a tit.
Engine suffered terminal damage within weeks so had to fund a new one, but apart from that I am still ecstatic.
Broker was not a tit.
G
Guest
Guest
Try asking again in six months. Mine has only just arrived in the UK and will not be delivered until Jan and in the water 1st March ish
LadyInBed
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Re: What type?
The same thought struck me – No one said what type of boat they bought.
My preference is for Motor-Sailers, and after much pondering over designs and layouts and a lot of disappointment on the condition and poor layout of many I looked at, I saw a Colvic Countess for sale. They are mainly built for home completion and the Guy that completed this one had done an excellent job. The rigging was all sized up a level and his woodwork, electrical and mechanical fitting was excellent.
I've had the boat for just over a year now. The only problems / dislikes that I've found are small access covers on large under bunk stowage areas, so can’t get an inflatable in – this has now been rectified, and silly non locking catches on cupboards so they bang open in a humpy sea.
The Broker (Springtide Marine, Gosport) did a competent job, though, lets face it, they don’t have to do that much in most cases.
The same thought struck me – No one said what type of boat they bought.
My preference is for Motor-Sailers, and after much pondering over designs and layouts and a lot of disappointment on the condition and poor layout of many I looked at, I saw a Colvic Countess for sale. They are mainly built for home completion and the Guy that completed this one had done an excellent job. The rigging was all sized up a level and his woodwork, electrical and mechanical fitting was excellent.
I've had the boat for just over a year now. The only problems / dislikes that I've found are small access covers on large under bunk stowage areas, so can’t get an inflatable in – this has now been rectified, and silly non locking catches on cupboards so they bang open in a humpy sea.
The Broker (Springtide Marine, Gosport) did a competent job, though, lets face it, they don’t have to do that much in most cases.
G
Guest
Guest
a few years ago, having never owned a boat before, I decided that I wanted one.
I flew out to Maine (from MIchigan) and spent the day at the Hinckley boat yard
(http://www.thehinckleyco.com). The salesman spent the day going over everything that I wanted. At the end of the day, the salesman said that it was obvious that I really didn't know enough about sailboats to have one built. He tactfully suggested that I buy a used one first and learn what I want and don't want. I disagreed. I flew home that evening, Thought it over and finally came to agree and bought a used Hinckley, a 49 ft center cockpit ketch. I love this boat, and could not be happier with it.
The Hinckley company is a first class operation. The original salesman, John Correa, lost a new boat sale, because he was looking out for my interest over looking out for his. The used boat salesman, Bob Pooler, is just as great. When I am at the Hinckley dock in Southwest Harbor, Maine, he always stops by to see if everything is fine. When i'm home (Michigan, usa), and send an email quesetion, I receive an answer immediately.
I took delivery in sept 2000 and my british captain and crew and myself sailed her to Miami where she spent the winter. This boat handled very well in the ocean and we saw 12 ft seas and 50kt winds.
A different captain, crew and myself sailed her back from Miami to Maine in the spring of 2001.
Am I happy? absolutely!! Did I have any idea how much it costs to maintain a boat? NO!!
the joke about standing in the shower tearing up hundred dollar bills just doesn't reflect the magnitude of expenses.
Still, I wouldn't change a thing.
bob
I flew out to Maine (from MIchigan) and spent the day at the Hinckley boat yard
(http://www.thehinckleyco.com). The salesman spent the day going over everything that I wanted. At the end of the day, the salesman said that it was obvious that I really didn't know enough about sailboats to have one built. He tactfully suggested that I buy a used one first and learn what I want and don't want. I disagreed. I flew home that evening, Thought it over and finally came to agree and bought a used Hinckley, a 49 ft center cockpit ketch. I love this boat, and could not be happier with it.
The Hinckley company is a first class operation. The original salesman, John Correa, lost a new boat sale, because he was looking out for my interest over looking out for his. The used boat salesman, Bob Pooler, is just as great. When I am at the Hinckley dock in Southwest Harbor, Maine, he always stops by to see if everything is fine. When i'm home (Michigan, usa), and send an email quesetion, I receive an answer immediately.
I took delivery in sept 2000 and my british captain and crew and myself sailed her to Miami where she spent the winter. This boat handled very well in the ocean and we saw 12 ft seas and 50kt winds.
A different captain, crew and myself sailed her back from Miami to Maine in the spring of 2001.
Am I happy? absolutely!! Did I have any idea how much it costs to maintain a boat? NO!!
the joke about standing in the shower tearing up hundred dollar bills just doesn't reflect the magnitude of expenses.
Still, I wouldn't change a thing.
bob
oldharry
Well-known member
Good to see so many happy new owners - but there must be others who can speak from the other side - 'new' boats that did not come up to scratch - and not just from useless brokers!
Judging by the number of boats on the market, there are an awful lot of us wanting to change - it would be interesting to know why? Ok - changing to something a bit bigger/faster/newer/ just won the Lottery/Pooles, Rich aunty died etc. Thats one thing.
Lets hear some of the disaster stories - so that we can all learn to avoid expensive mistakes!
Judging by the number of boats on the market, there are an awful lot of us wanting to change - it would be interesting to know why? Ok - changing to something a bit bigger/faster/newer/ just won the Lottery/Pooles, Rich aunty died etc. Thats one thing.
Lets hear some of the disaster stories - so that we can all learn to avoid expensive mistakes!