advice please.boat at hartlepool.

[mark1964]

Hi all noticed in adtrader theirs a boat 18 footer for sale,2 engines fishing rods etc for sale.;.1300.no trailer.i rang him up,very little information given except doesnt come with a trailer.i asked him what type of boat.he replyed he didnt know.on phptps it says pilot.what do u think,is it dodgy or what.dont know much about boats but thinking about contacting him and havjng a look.any info appreciated.

[northeast1]

Sounds doggie maybe nicked i dont know but sounds a good price.

Ask him if he would be ok with you getting a boat servay and engine number check done, you can tell alot straight away by his reaction to the question.

[The Jester]

Sounds doggie maybe nicked i dont know but sounds a good price.

Ask him if he would be ok with you getting a boat servay and engine number check done, you can tell alot straight away by his reaction to the question.

Just had a look at it on Adtrader, looks a canny boat with plenty of gear for the price, but it doesnt look like its been antifould, which depending how long its been left in the water could be a problem. Also check the mooring fees as in Sunderland they are non transferrable so it may be the same in h/pool..
Good luck with it Mark.....

[mark1964]

Never thought about the survey.he stated it was in the marina until april moored.i have checked the price of boats similar to this and they r a lot more,most have traler included.he also stated that the engines were serviced.l put this thread in becuse two nights ago went to new biggin to look at a boat.what a load of rubbish.1000 punds they wanted.i realized then, good boats u will have to pay a lo more money out.

[mark1964]

thanks jester.going to go up tomorrow and just have a look.if it looks anything.i will contact him.cheers all again.

[The Jester]

Go and have a look at it Mark it cant hurt. If youre unsure about it being dodgy, check his details with the marina office they should verify if it belongs to the seller.....

[mark1964]

Thanks again jester.u can see im new at this but learning sll the tike lads.

[easyfish1]

its a tricky buisness buying boats, do you have a mate or know anyone whos knows a bit about boats who could go with you?

[mark1964]

No mate,tried to get friend to go along,but unable to go.what he did say is normally u pay for what u get.he checked advert and said its a agood starter,but the likely hood,u will have to pay money out to bring it up to standard.

[big_sean]

Unfortunately cheap boat means money pit if it is not looks then it may be ok as a started boat but having it all checked out could cost and the hull will need taking out to see what state the bottom is in

Sean

[easyfish1]

im sure someone on here would have a look with you, even just for advice..

the boat thats for sale is in hartlepool ?

anyone free ?

[The Jester]

Aye Rob, in the marina

[big_sean]

Its on the west pontoons around the back a few down been there a good while


Sean

[easyfish1]

mark

i'll pm you my number and if you want, and im sure chris has nowt else to do,

we could have a look with ya sunday afternoon ?

what ya rekon chris ?

[mark1964]

Thanks i would realy appreciate that.ill even throw a few pints in.but first ive learned one thing.take ur time. Im going to have a look tomorrow and will get back and let u know.its pointless 3 of us wasting our tme.if it doesnt look too bad and if its okay then i will get back to u all about it.cheers lads realy appreciate it.something tells me though im wasting my time.still got to go.just the way the guy was talking the other night.didnt realy give a lot of information out except sted he bought for 2grand plus and has never used it.why? And if he never had a trailer then how did he get it from a to b.nevermind still going to check it out and get back to u all lads.and if it dosnt work out stick to my odiginal buy sea hog or orkney strikeliner.cheers lads.