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I would like to buy a small boat for cruising along the coast on weekends (I live in Spain). Any tips on buying, Im doing some research myself as I dont know very much about boats but any other help from people who have experience would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Bayliner is a good brand to buy.
Stay away from the Smithson boats. Those things are crap. Their "spontaneous holes" model was a terrible, terrible idea.
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make sure it floats. ; )Can we use our own dingy on loch lommand?
The best boat is a friend's boat.A name of a small flat bottom boat starting with sa?
Go hang out at the marina to meet someone who has a boat. Then borrow it when you'd like to use it.
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Make sure the hull doesn't have dry rot. You can check for it my taking a knife and poking it in diferent places. If it gives then it has dry rot. Also make sure you get a motor that can be run on the size of the boat you get. 10 HP is a good one.What is the name of these boats?
This is a good topic.. I love boats and wanted to buy one myself.. I have been on many and the best i can say are the bayliners and the most expensive are the Boson Whalers and the best are those that are big and luxurious. I love Sail boats and someone living in Spain , must be familiar with the America Cups Race. Spain came close a couple of times. If your anywhere close to the coast of Madrid, than u should purchase atlest a 60 to 120 ft boat... i would recommend the most beautiful boat "the Fountain"i woud say probably a 120ft if you have the cash, but if you don't i would say call the nearest boat dealer
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i would recommed this site and also go to Bayliner .com and u can always fly to the International boat expo in Miami Florida, they have a boat show every year... i hope that helps. Oh and best of luck to Spain in the American's Cup Sailing...
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make sure it can float.work for me.What is the most number of outboards someone has put on a boat?
Dont buy one with a hole in the bottom!Hows that for a tip
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Glass fibre boats suffer from water getting under the layers of matting and forming blisters. Look out for this. Wooden boats suffer from rot and worm damage. The parts of a boat that are highly stressed are liable to damage so look at the Rudder stock mounting points, Engine mountings, and mast mountings. Also look at the winch mountings and frequently used parts. You need to see evidence of proper engine maintenance. You can get a qualified small craft surveyor to assess a boat for you.The thing to bear in mind is that your life will depend on the condition of the boat and just as importantly , its equipment. Something as simple as water getting into the fuel tank can stop your engine, if this happens on a lee shore, ( where you are being blown towards the shore) you can be in real trouble very quickly.
Attention to detail is very important. I don't want to put you off enjoying a boat, but I have seen too many people sail off into danger, oblivious and unprepared!
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You don't say how many passengers will be aboard or if you intend to overnight or not, or even whether you're looking for a motor boat or a sailboat.Where in the world is a sailing yacht most likely to encounter pirates?
The only advice that I could give for sure would be to absolutely make sure that you hire a surveyor before you buy any boat.
look for one no more than 5 years old.preferred run in fresh water
if the interior is good, check the prop and lower unit for any damage. buy new if you can, but if not look for something clean.
good luck from a boater on the chesapeake bay in md. usa !
dean
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Do you know whether you would like a motor boat or a sailing yacht? What's your budget, experience & ability level, how many would the boat need to accomodate? ...
I'd be happy to help, but without knowing more I could be writing all day. If you would like to, please feel free to email me with more specific info and I'll do my best to suggest suitable options.
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Bayliners are cheap. They are not worth spending the money on. Boston Whalers are nice and have a very strong hull design. If you looking more toward 30+ ft look into a Hinkley boat, they are incredible.Do you go to Penta Career Center?
i would recomend the good old classic english boats Fletcher. very strong and sea worthy, very fast, brilliant all rounders for fishing, water sports or just cruising around, and they are fairly cheap to buy.What are the inside dimension of a shipping container like you see on an ocean liner?
also very easy for launching and recovery
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If you are a complete novice firstly ask around locally for a recommendation of type. when you find a boat you fancy employ a professional surveyor to check it out for you. as you live in Spain check what licences you may need for owning and operating a boat. do your maths boats are akin to standing in a cold shower tearing up 500 euro notes. look in local boating magazines for most answers.I've owned a variety of boats from small outboard dinghys to large motor cruisers.
I'd recommend that you only consider GRP built boats. The wooden types popular with the locals really need plenty of upkeep. Inboard engines are generally to be preferred, I've found them to be far less bother. Petrol engines enjoy quicker pick-up and generally higher top speeds, but the trade off is fuel consumption. Diesel is much cheaper, especially from marinas where the tax on it is less. For just short trips a smallish cruiser, say 23' is ideal, I wouldn't go for a Bow-Rider, cos' although the Med' is quite good, it can get pretty heavy and you'd be safer in a cruiser with a solid fore deck, with maybe a double berth under.
Maxum, Rinker, Four Winns, Bayliner are all good boats and each produce a model to suit you.
Hope this helps.
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Expensive luxury. If it's one you can afford and want to consantly spend a lot of money on, why not check "Sunseeker" in Poole DorsetHow much can you afford?
If your looking for a small boat then spend half on the boat and the rest on equipment. (trailer, life jackets, flares, radio, tow bar for the car. the list goes on.)
If you can afford a bigger boat then buy some boating magazines and read the reviews.
When you go to sea safety is No1. NO SHORTCUTS.
Just like buying a car really. Decide what you want and go and have a look and test drive. If you've got some experience great, if not take someone along who has.
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Otherwise, just use your common sense, have a good look for signs of abuse, especially damage to the hull, judge the owner (are they the type of person to have looked after the boat properly?), look through any paperwork and if you feel it's necessary, instruct a marine surveyor to inspect the vessell prior to purchase.
Good luck.
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