Suggestions on boat buying

[BlueSkies]

As a newcomer to the forum I'm hoping all you experienced sailors out there can give me some practical advice.
Looking for a motor sailer about 34 -38 foot, with a really good sized cabin with double berth. Would be prepared to pay up to £40,000. All clean suggestions would be gratefully received.

 

[Talbot]

Prout Quest would meet this specification, with rather more accomodation than you are talking about.

 

[sarabande]

think Colvic Watson. There are a number of good examples on the market. I know one especially good one /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Happy to talk. PM me ?


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[SirSnoozalot]

Hi Blue Skies. Also look at a Nauticat 33 - late 70s/early 1980s model - Exceptionally good build quality, double berth not common but does exist on some of em. Or maybe Cromarty 35/36.

 

[simonfraser]

your first boat ? if so, look for something easy to sell, not being doom and gloom, but you're bound to change your mind !

 

[PeteCooper]

I'd look at a Moody 34 - centre cockpit, big aft cabin with double etc. Big enough engine to qualify as a motor sailor. This link will show you what a 346 is like, but I think that the 34 is similar but cheaper:
http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/moody-346/moody346.htm

 

[dockmaster]

I know of a fantastic Moody 36 for sale bang on budget PM me if interested ( she is in Corfu though )

 

[tangomoon]

Buy one that goes like a train even if it's a bit smaller.