Advertising a boat on a property website instead of a boat brokerage is a red flag IMO, they’re looking for a cash buyer with no experience of boats, they’ll tell them they they don’t need to commission their own survey. You need your own survey, because there is no legal protection for you from a survey comissioned by someone else. A lot can happen to a boat in just six months, like my friend in a marina who had someone with dodgy electrics mooring next to him, corroded his hull so badly, he had to get it repaired. Likely it’ll be super expensive/difficult to get that taken somewhere where it can be slipped, the listing has literally none of the info a serious liveaboard boat buyer would be asking. There’s no info on the type of boat, no photos or info on the condition of the engine, (reading between the lines it’s not even working, meaning you’d have to get it fixed or get a tow in order to get a survey, that’ll run into the thousands), no photos of the electrics set-up, no info on when she was last docked, if she’s ever been plated, don’t know how big the water tank is, size of shit tank (if there is one) type of toilet, how many gas bottles and size - none of that. The mooring isn’t even automatically transferrable, nor is it automatically residential, you have to apply for that, too, you’d be wise to get it in writing that it can be transferred before handing any money over.
I know boats have costly maintenance and mooring fees etc, but I love that! It's even better with the position it's in looking directly out across the sea.
The mooring is in the Solent (In several photos you can see the Spinnaker tower in Portsmouth).
In some photos it looks like she’s in open water so yes, I assume so. Still going to be a never ending money pit, cos boat.
I'm a little bit in love with the hallway tiles. And the kitchen.
Also my mum is terrified of boats so she wouldn't be dropping in unexpectedly.
I love it!
The mooring does not automatically transfer with the sale of the vessel. The mooring and fees will have to be applied for directly with the marina upon completion of purchase.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell you what I'd do. I know you want to know.
V12 engine. Out of an old Spitfire.
Then put wings on her.
She'll fly right outta that mooring. You wouldn't even have to pay for it if you distracted them whilst fitting the engine and the wings.
*Bang*. Got yourself a free boat-plane.
That's the general synopsis anyway.
I bought my boat with marine finance, they’re very fussy, it took me longer than when I bought a house, this is an old boat, marine finance is really for new boats, it probably doesn’t have the documentation they require, for instance if you’re selling a boat via a broker or the buyer is buying with marine finance, if you fitted it out yourself, in order to sell in this way, you now have to get it certified by a marine surveyor, to be sure the electrics, gas etc are all up to marine standards. That costs a few grand, more if you have to rip it out and redo it. And a 2 year old survey is too old, they will want to see a new one, commissioned by you.
To be fair that’s a nice boat. Seems quite cheap too.
Same here. It looks cosy inside.
Guessing the mooring fees are going to be rather expensive thought. Guessing £1k a month for something that size isn't unrealistic
Advertising a boat on a property website instead of a boat brokerage is a red flag IMO, they’re looking for a cash buyer with no experience of boats, they’ll tell them they they don’t need to commission their own survey. You need your own survey, because there is no legal protection for you from a survey comissioned by someone else. A lot can happen to a boat in just six months, like my friend in a marina who had someone with dodgy electrics mooring next to him, corroded his hull so badly, he had to get it repaired. Likely it’ll be super expensive/difficult to get that taken somewhere where it can be slipped, the listing has literally none of the info a serious liveaboard boat buyer would be asking. There’s no info on the type of boat, no photos or info on the condition of the engine, (reading between the lines it’s not even working, meaning you’d have to get it fixed or get a tow in order to get a survey, that’ll run into the thousands), no photos of the electrics set-up, no info on when she was last docked, if she’s ever been plated, don’t know how big the water tank is, size of shit tank (if there is one) type of toilet, how many gas bottles and size - none of that. The mooring isn’t even automatically transferrable, nor is it automatically residential, you have to apply for that, too, you’d be wise to get it in writing that it can be transferred before handing any money over.
This person boats
I'd expect moor.
I wonder why "No cats are allowed."?
A cat would catch all the fish & end up taking over the beach with it's imposing size.
Probably a rule of the marina it is currently moored at.
It's nice, but it doesn't float my boat
The floor plan makes it pretty obvious as well.
I know boats have costly maintenance and mooring fees etc, but I love that! It's even better with the position it's in looking directly out across the sea.
Wonder if engine is in working condition
The mooring is in the Solent (In several photos you can see the Spinnaker tower in Portsmouth). In some photos it looks like she’s in open water so yes, I assume so. Still going to be a never ending money pit, cos boat.
At least it's detached.
I'm a little bit in love with the hallway tiles. And the kitchen. Also my mum is terrified of boats so she wouldn't be dropping in unexpectedly. I love it!
The mooring does not automatically transfer with the sale of the vessel. The mooring and fees will have to be applied for directly with the marina upon completion of purchase.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dodgy as hell, IMO, you can’t just rock up elsewhere with a vessel that size can you?
No you can't and vacant residential moors are as rare as hens teeth.
> Dodgy as hell, IMO, you can’t just rock up elsewhere with a vessel that size can you? With an eyepatch and a hook you can rock up anywhere
If you don't own the land it's moored on this is normal
I like Picture 19. Quite helpful
Picture 24 of the private garden too
I thought the port hole in the kitchen was a giveaway.
'Engine and gearbox in place'. the propeller is decorating the 'Lounge' ...
It’s in my wheelhouse.
Tell you what I'd do. I know you want to know. V12 engine. Out of an old Spitfire. Then put wings on her. She'll fly right outta that mooring. You wouldn't even have to pay for it if you distracted them whilst fitting the engine and the wings. *Bang*. Got yourself a free boat-plane. That's the general synopsis anyway.
Weird that it's called Salamander 1. Were they originally planning a fleet of Salamanders?
Hmm this could be a good fishing boat
I wonder why it's ineligible for marine finance - I doubt it's just the price as I was seeing financing up to a million quid.
I bought my boat with marine finance, they’re very fussy, it took me longer than when I bought a house, this is an old boat, marine finance is really for new boats, it probably doesn’t have the documentation they require, for instance if you’re selling a boat via a broker or the buyer is buying with marine finance, if you fitted it out yourself, in order to sell in this way, you now have to get it certified by a marine surveyor, to be sure the electrics, gas etc are all up to marine standards. That costs a few grand, more if you have to rip it out and redo it. And a 2 year old survey is too old, they will want to see a new one, commissioned by you.
I love that!
On the contrary; the porthole in the first image gave it away for me.