What have I forgotten?

[NeilT]

Mornin all,
I'm in the process of buying a boat again after 20yrs away and just wanted to check if I've covered everything I need to.
We're after a Fairline Carrera to bring up onto the Thames.
Sorry if this is all old hat but getting just a tad shakey as everything gets closer.
We have found the right boat we think and agreed a very fair price.
Deposit paid and full survey (inc engines and sea trial) happening on Monday.
Assuming survey goes well I have transport home and crane sorted.
Mooring is ready when I am.
BSC fella arranged, insurance ready to go live on my say so. EA forms downloaded ready.
The broker is a friends son so I have some piece of mind there.
So guys n girls what have I forgotten, as I'm sure there must be something!
Thanks for taking the time to read a newbies ramblings.

 

[enterprise]

New boat nerves

You have forgotten the feeling you get when you buy a boat, anticipation, excitement and shear enjoyment.
I think you have it covered, relax and enjoy your new boat.

 

[blueglass]

20 gap years but you seem to have your finger on the pulse! Hope all goes well. don't forget you have a dedicated Thames forum for good info.

 

[NeilT]

Thanks for the kind words,

The survey didnt go as well as it might but rather than repeat it all here I'll link to my post on the Thames forum:

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245185&page=2

Thanks again for reading the ramblings of a new numpty
N

 

[rafiki_]

I would be tempted to get the seller to get the BSC. You will be amazed at what they can find, and the hassle factor for fixing. Next time I buy, I will do the same.

 

[Kipper]

Looks like the advice on the Tghames forum is sound.
My take would be unless you "steal"it and are prepared to sink thousands into it< I would walk away from it and look for something that has been looked after.