looking for a new boat

[martinriches]

About 10M.Low air height. I am not interested in going fast for it's own sake. I am retiring soon and the plan is to cross the channel and spend some time on the European waterways. Also british rivers and esturies. I would be keeping a good eye on the weather and using the tide so don't need something very powerfull. A boat that is suitable for sheltered waters but could manage a short sea passage would be ideal.

All suggestions gratefully recieved

Martin

 

[rwilson]

Hi, any idea on budget, accommodation requirements ie min number of berths etc?

 

[Erik C]

Don't know your budget but this one fits your purpose.

http://www.verkoop-boarnstream.com/en/brokerage/105/

 

[No Regrets]

£10,000: 1970's Seamaster/Freeman

£20,000: 1970-80's Ocean 30/ Senior 31

£30,000: Selection of Princess/Fairline/Broom models around 30-32'.

Over that, a bewildering choice!

 

[moonraker 36]

http://www.apolloduck.com/advert.phtml?id=285986
ticks all the box's....

 

[oldgit]

Princess 30DS.

 

[martinriches]

Sorry should have said. 2 people sometimes 4. Budget up to 60,000 but would rather spend less. .Not to bothered about the age as long as well loocked after.

Martin

 

[Erik C]

A classic but a bit pricy

http://www.botentekoop.nl/motorkruisers/1088131/de-vries-lentsch-1150-ok-1977.html

This one has a fly bridge and lots of room.

http://www.botentekoop.nl/motorkruisers/996100/information/seahorse-motorkruiser-1985.html

 

[birchwood330]

What about my one http://www.ybw-boatsforsale.com/boa...0-challenger-flybridge-motor-boat-325622.html

 

[Nautorius]

What about my one http://www.ybw-boatsforsale.com/boa...0-challenger-flybridge-motor-boat-325622.html

She looks a very nice clean Birchwood. However the interior cabin photos let it down. You need to make the beds neatly, put out the scatter cushions and present her as the best you can. I was looking at a Sports Version last week here in Spain which was also very clean and is definitely a lot of boat for a great price,

Paul

 

[oldgit]

"About 10M.Low air height. I am not interested in going fast for it's own sake. I am retiring soon and the plan is to cross the channel and spend some time on the European waterways."


This one has a fly bridge and lots of room.

http://www.botentekoop.nl/motorkruisers/996100/information/seahorse-motorkruiser-1985.html[/QUOTE]


Airdraft ?

 

[Erik C]

By the looks of it less than 3.50 mt. So she should be ok for France. Remember, it's not my boat, just did some googeling.

 

[LittleShip]

Ahem .... . and within budget.

Tom

 

[birchwood330]

She looks a very nice clean Birchwood. However the interior cabin photos let it down. You need to make the beds neatly, put out the scatter cushions and present her as the best you can. I was looking at a Sports Version last week here in Spain which was also very clean and is definitely a lot of boat for a great price,

Paul

Oh , I see. Will get SWMBO onto it now !

 

[birchwood330]

Some better pics here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321075431725?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[LittleShip]

Don't think the OP is looking for something that will cruise at 22knts.....

Tom

 

[birchwood330]

Don't think the OP is looking for something that will cruise at 22knts.....

Tom

She is quite happy at 8 knts too !

 

[ash12]

What about a broom? Plenty on here Link

 

[Trundlebug]

Or one of these - http://motorboats.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=271032

I know of an aft cabin model that may be coming up for sale in the Midlands in the Spring, beautifully looked after and probably the cleanest boat in the marina until a bereavement just before Christmas.

 

[Bertramdriver]

About 10M.Low air height. I am not interested in going fast for it's own sake. I am retiring soon and the plan is to cross the channel and spend some time on the European waterways. Also british rivers and esturies. I would be keeping a good eye on the weather and using the tide so don't need something very powerfull. A boat that is suitable for sheltered waters but could manage a short sea passage would be ideal.

All suggestions gratefully recieved

Martin

Have a look at the Dutch steel boat makers like aquanaught, linsen. Canal cruisers are their bed and butter.
Should get a good deal from a Dutch broker