im looking to buy a used boat but stuck on where to look
it must be around 18 foot with cabin trailor and outboard and in good condition looking to pay around 2000 +
- ive looked everywhere i think poss living in burnley lancs theres not many options any clues or know someone with what im looking for contact me at brian291258@yahoo.co.uk
cheers
2007-08-17 07:49:47 · 11 answers · asked by thelionrampant 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Hi Brian,
Try looking in Waterways World or Canal & Riverboat, both available through major newsagents or even Loot.
Good luck.
2007-08-17 09:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by firebobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a boat that you are looking for, but I wont sell it for 2000+. What is your currency? British Pounds?
After my purchase of about US$2000+, I had to make many additions. New main + jib and genoa. New 5HP Suzuki OB. New dodger. New ventilator. New aft hatch. New anchor and chain. New rigging wires, mast repair.
My point is, 2000+ cant get you a boat in "good" condition. Though "good" is relative to people's standards. Same model yachts in my boats current condition are advertised at about US$8K.
For your budget, I suggest dock walking at marinas to be the best place to look for boats. Make friends with boat owners while you are there. They can point you to boats that might be what you want. Thats how I got mine.
2007-08-17 08:36:29 · answer #2 · answered by WHO 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you looked on EBAY?
It's going to be tough to find a boat like the one you described for the price you want to pay. You might try looking around at some lakes near where you live. A lot of times people store boats in a storage facility near lakes, then don't pay the storage fees, bye bye boat, or they just decied to sell it
2007-08-17 08:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From your e-mail you in the UK?
I in America, but, was browsing the UK ads for a sailboat the other day, wish I had kept the links, sorry.
There some nice boats I think. But, I can not offer you much, but, one.
May try this;
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/php/welcome.php3
There is a Private Advert with a 9.9 HP and not a bad looking boat. £2,200 GBP
2007-08-17 09:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Two magazines worth looking at are
Boats for sale under £20,000 and boats for sale over £20,000
plus waterways world ,,canal boat,just look in your local WH Smiths and you will find dozens of boat mags there
2007-08-18 08:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are many boating magazines available at your major newsagents which you should research thoroughly to find out what is available where and for how much.
2007-08-18 04:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a run out to Preston Marina, it's only an hour from you.Plenty for sale and they have a good cafe.
2007-08-18 05:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by sid m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Police auction. I really have no idea, but maybe look in some of the free magazines at grocery stores and gas stations.
2007-08-17 07:57:43 · answer #8 · answered by Nick M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
from a boateek.
2007-08-17 09:59:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try e bay or www boatsandoutboards.
2007-08-17 09:49:56 · answer #10 · answered by david d 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋