update

[lisilou]

Well, we went-a-visiting today 1st to Hamble point which I have to say was lovely! Popped into Southwater where we looked at some Monterey 218's...loved em!! Also called into Marina Marbella and I have to say thankyou to those of you who suggested them. The guy there was extremely helpful and gave us a good look round a 2007 Sea Ray 215 which, if that had been within our budget, would have sealed it for us pending a test run! Despite the fact he knew we could not buy it, he still was more than willing to answer our questions. Well deserving of the recommendation! Also called in to Mendez Marine which has been a mind of really helpful info. Can't praise them enough! Gonna do our PB2 with them for sure hopefully in next few weeks. Next port of call was Parkstone Bay in Poole where we looked over a Sea Ray we had details of: 1998 215 ec. Nice looking boat, clean and tidy but had slight damage (cracked and chipped fibre glass) just under trim towards the stern which kinda put us off but the the clincher I'm afraid was no service history although it had been recently serviced. I'm sure it would have been fine but we didn't want to risk it. Right decision?? or over cautious?? What do you think? He wanted around £11000 no trailer. Anyway, since seeing the Monterey's, we find ourselves swinging towards them so back down to Hamble Point tomorrow to hopefully be taken out in one. One thing we have definitely decided upon is dry berthing...we watched it all in action and for me anyway, it was fascinating and so well organised, brilliant! Gonna take a look at Lymington tomorrow (didn't have time today) though I think it's a tad too expensive for us.
Sorry for the waffle, just wanted give you all an update and say thanks for all the advice and recommendations.

Cheers all

Lisa

 

[AndieMac]

Lisa........ everything you will be exposed to over the next number of weeks and months, good and bad, is part of the learning curve. There will be good days and bad, but you seem dedicated to the cause and quite a positive person......you'll make it happen... good luck.

 

[lisilou]

andiemac

Thanks andie

Lisa

 

[Solitaire]

I'm glad you had a good day. Sorry I could not chat with you longer, but as you saw I was just off to do an ICC .

We can sort things out next week.

 

[lisilou]

solitaire

Hiya,

I've sent you email via Mendez site re dates. We've just got back from Hamble again today and made a few final decisions. If its ok with you I'd like to PM you with some details.

Thanks

Lisa

 

[Geoffs]

Agree with you about Montereys, nice boats. Only snag is you seem to be able to have any colour you like, as long as it's black, especially cabin trim. OK if you like black. Pop along to Littlehampton, if you've not already done so, and look at Larsons. I've been pleased with mine.

Also concur about dry berthing, really keeps boat in good shape. As is my way, you've got to have a photo!

 

[Solitaire]

Hiya,

I've sent you email via Mendez site re dates. We've just got back from Hamble again today and made a few final decisions. If its ok with you I'd like to PM you with some details.

Thanks

Lisa

Fine by me Lisa. Oh, you should have had an email from me about the dates.

 

[lisilou]

geoffs

Agree with you about Montereys, nice boats. Only snag is you seem to be able to have any colour you like, as long as it's black, especially cabin trim. OK if you like black. Pop along to Littlehampton, if you've not already done so, and look at Larsons. I've been pleased with mine.

Also concur about dry berthing, really keeps boat in good shape. As is my way, you've got to have a photo!

Hi Geoffs,
The colour options blew me away too...thought we'd take a risk and go for black and cream tho. Hopefully not too many people will have the same
Oh and Larsons is on our list but fingers crossed, we won't need to hunt further.

Lisa

 

[redfreddie]

Hi Lisilou,

Did you buy ? If so, what did you buy in the end and did the Larsons sway you ?

 

[wattsn]

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