Clinker
New Member
Hi All,
Long time reader and first time poster here. Pleasure to be here amongst such knowledgeable and experienced folks.
I live in Reading and am planning to buy an open day boat/sloop (Corsiva, Oud Huijzer or Admiral- sold by different reputable marine dealers nearby) and could not see these being discussed much on YBW. Anyone owned one or have insight which you can share (handling, maintenance, pros/cons etc.)? Corsiva seems to be the most popular of these 3 as I have seen many of them between Wargrave and Hambledon but yet to come across an Oud Huijzer or an Admiral.
From specs and price perspective, all 3 are more or less in the same range but what has been disappointing so far is dealing with the marine dealers. One was helpful when I visited them personally but follow-up emails have been quite contradicting to initial information provided. Second felt in a rush when I called and follow-up email was replied after 2 weeks with a one liner asking me to choose from boats in stock; and the third is only interested in selling me cabin cruisers. All of this despite being in the market to buy a brand new boat.
On the contrary, dealers in Netherlands have been very forthcoming. I am not an expert but reckon buying from EU would have its own implications which I rather avoid.
Any thoughts are welcome.
PS- I am very new to boating and have been using a 3.2m SIB on the Thames non-tidal part. Needed something more practical, comfortable and safe (for 20 months old son) hence the upgrade.
Long time reader and first time poster here. Pleasure to be here amongst such knowledgeable and experienced folks.
I live in Reading and am planning to buy an open day boat/sloop (Corsiva, Oud Huijzer or Admiral- sold by different reputable marine dealers nearby) and could not see these being discussed much on YBW. Anyone owned one or have insight which you can share (handling, maintenance, pros/cons etc.)? Corsiva seems to be the most popular of these 3 as I have seen many of them between Wargrave and Hambledon but yet to come across an Oud Huijzer or an Admiral.
From specs and price perspective, all 3 are more or less in the same range but what has been disappointing so far is dealing with the marine dealers. One was helpful when I visited them personally but follow-up emails have been quite contradicting to initial information provided. Second felt in a rush when I called and follow-up email was replied after 2 weeks with a one liner asking me to choose from boats in stock; and the third is only interested in selling me cabin cruisers. All of this despite being in the market to buy a brand new boat.
On the contrary, dealers in Netherlands have been very forthcoming. I am not an expert but reckon buying from EU would have its own implications which I rather avoid.
Any thoughts are welcome.
PS- I am very new to boating and have been using a 3.2m SIB on the Thames non-tidal part. Needed something more practical, comfortable and safe (for 20 months old son) hence the upgrade.
