Thinking about buying a 2001 bost which has just had engine overhauled. Petrol engine. £24450. For our first boat to gain experience and keep at Brighton marina. No work to be done.Any advice
That sounds like a good price, especially as the engine (and the leg?) has been overhauled.
For reference, here is a 2006 model for sale in Spain for 40,000 euros - 2006 Maxum 2400 SC, mahon Spain - boats.com
However before you jump in to buy it, it might be worthwhile making a list of desirable attributes (eg speed, maximum range required, number of berths, maximum price..........) that you are looking for in your boat - you could then perhaps post them on here, and see what other folk suggest?
What are the other desirable factors that you are looking for in a boat, apart from a maximum price of GBP 25k?
(Remember that the odds are good of a much lower price being accepted, generally)
Does it have to be a fast planing boat, or would you also consider a semi displacement type of boat?
Where would you typically cruise to / from Brighton?
Far too expensive for sure. Especially if it has t had a new MPi version engine. If it has...it’s someone trying to reclaim some cost back. That’s a 14/15k boat with a carb V8 at best.