Newcomer (almost) needs advice

[Philiz]

Me neither. Which was kind of my point. If it aint gonna be trailered, it opens up different possibilities of boat choice (bigger). If it has to be trailered, might want to think smaller.

Yep, there's a very tidy Bene 760 next but one to us for sale. Very tidy and with seperate heads and pretty good accomodation and on budget.

 

[hlb]

Perhaps I should have been more detailed... I am also in the market for a Landrover Discovery which I will be buying some time in the early new year. My budget for the boat will be in the region of £35k. I understand that the Descovery is plated for 3.5t (I am a HGV driver so towing shouldn't be too much of a problem). We have considered the marina aproach but we like the idea of different cruising (and fishing) areas. I guess the truth is we haven't completely made up our minds yet.

Also X HGV X Middle East. Problem is, These things wont stop. I used to tow an Impirial cuddy, about 21 ft and 8.5 beam. It did have a seperate toilet. Did Poole and Lough Lomond, also alot of Wales. Thing we found, you need a caravan,/ cottage as well. So easier to buy a proper boat.

 

[trooper]

Point Taken

Back from the boat show and I think we have made up our mind's. The trailer & boat combination is as most of you have pointed out too much like hard work, and I am sure would decay into once or twice a year activity!!

We liked the bene 760 a lot and will be looking for one in the near future (3-6m) and we are going to go for a marina berth in North Wales, although not sure where yet.

Thanks for the advice from everybody - it really helpled in focusing on the important stuff.

 

[Kawasaki]

As Philiz mentioned there is a belting 760 berthed by Him.
We know the boat and owner.
Tiss as nice a 760 you will come across.
Dinorwic marina has spaces as far as I know too
Caernarfon (Victoria Dock) has a waiting list
Conwy and Deganwy will have space too I reckon
The best place is Dinorwic imho
The outer dock (the basin) has greater access to the water than any Marina in North Wales except Holyhead.
Virtually 24/7 on neaps!
Plus the Strait offers sheltered conditions most of the time.

Good choice the 760, great boat to begin 'The Adventure'!!