Trying to buy a new Jeanneau 64 - nightmare
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dom
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Well that's me booked on an elemecution course before the next Cherbourg rally!
Boo2
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Oh, I missed that. What happened there then ? What happened about his other boat too, did he ever get his money back ?
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Sailfree
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Dom, appreciate your comment - made me smile but seriously communication and clarity can always potentially be a problem - even when working in "English" speaking countries. Its less so in Ireland but noticeable on the continent and USA. eg the word problem to us is something to overcome and relatively minor but in the USA it was considered a showstopper. In Russia I discovered "business English" which was really US english! Did not notice any problems when I built two projects in Cork except got caught out when negotiating with the property developer who at conclusion said I was a fair man. He spotted that I had thought he meant reasonable and he corrected me saying he meant it as a compliment and a "fair" man was a good wheeler dealer of horses etc at a fair! Languages!!
During WWII at important conferences between the allies they had interpreter's to ensure both the English and the US officers clearly understood what the other was saying.
WRT me you just need to understand slurred speech after approx. 15.00hrs on the Saturday - but I love everyone!
Fred Drift - I did suspect that this thread might get pulled after my factual but disparaging comments about my buying experience. Hence my statement that I still retained copies of the correspondence and e mails.
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Tranona
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So far, so good. My previous experience of buying a new Bavaria influenced my choice this time around. Different dealer and country, but the boat was delivered on time, exactly as ordered and fault free. 15 years later still satisfied with it - but circumstances change and a smaller, more manageable boat is required.
As it happens, there was no pressure to have any dealer fit options unless I took a stock boat that was not quite the spec I wanted. Rather the opposite as I think they have learned that the hassle out weighs any profit they might make. As it happens there was build slot in July so delivery in August so no problem in specifying exactly what I wanted. Not long to wait until I found out whether my confidence is justified!
tcm
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ok will give them a call....
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Joke Police - you're nicked!
Pinnacle
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Others here know more but I believe the case went in his favour. Not sure why he is selling the cnb.
Sailfree
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Tried to google strum box but not clear what this is or the problem. Implication from googling is that it's a sump.
Can anyone clarify please?
DownWest
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As I understand it is the filter/pick up for the bilge pump. The one under my desk is by Whale and has holes about 6MM in the screen. Some are quite big to avoid rags etc blocking them.
Dunno about delamination unless it was bonded in.
jhr
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It's a fair cop - but Society's to blame. ;-)
nauticalnomad
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Its a sign... Buy a proper boat!
Whitelighter
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Looks pretty nice.
Angele
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I missed that too.
Never got round to taking him up on his offer of having a look around if ever I was in the same harbour. Lovely boat the Bordeaux 60.
Pinnacle
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I tell you what......you buy it and I will crew for you on the 2015 Scuttlebutt Cherbourg trip!
Angele
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I tell you what......you buy it and I will crew for you on the 2015 Scuttlebutt Cherbourg trip!
I have started saving up already. Only €989,999 to go. Thank goodness the Euro is weak at the moment, or there would be no chance I could ever afford it.
The boat is (or was when I last looked) parked up on the hard outside Hamble Yacht Services, so I can keep a close eye on which square inch of antifoul my first €100 has bought...
Highland Bear
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Tcm, try Richard Trafford of Trafford Yachts in Plymouth. He's been selling new and used Jeanneaus in one guise or another for years. Official dealer. 01752 600120
alfabeat
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Without any doubt - try Jamie Tibbet at Network South Wales - info@nybswansea.co.uk
I have bought a couple of Jeanneaus through him in recent years and he has been impeccable to deal with. Young man with a sense of humour and honours his word. Breath of fresh air in the dealer world.
I have bought a couple of Jeanneaus through him in recent years and he has been impeccable to deal with. Young man with a sense of humour and honours his word. Breath of fresh air in the dealer world.
FullCircle
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Hm. I bought a new Jeanneau.
I still have it, but I had to fix most of the problems myself, and was tied into their ridiculous transport and boat launching package. But then again, mine is a titchy 35, and they should be sucking up plenty if they are selling one of giant economy sized craft.
I would trust Ian Scott at Clarke and Carter, as he is straight arrows.
I still have it, but I had to fix most of the problems myself, and was tied into their ridiculous transport and boat launching package. But then again, mine is a titchy 35, and they should be sucking up plenty if they are selling one of giant economy sized craft.
I would trust Ian Scott at Clarke and Carter, as he is straight arrows.
Jamesuk
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Spending that amount and wishing to avoid tax and commision you are missing a trick.
Montenegro currently do not have a sales office for Jeanneau...... ;-)
Good luck!!
Montenegro currently do not have a sales office for Jeanneau...... ;-)
Good luck!!
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