Ok, I took the prod and voted. Hope I don't distort expert opinions:p I think most items are straightforward for a pragmatic cruiser. Those...
No need to. We've moved on. Instead of two of everything in one boat we now have lots of boats for two. Long live the perfect passagemakers!
I'm coming to the view that the easiest method, for one person for hull at least, is via the chequebook. If hull is 15-20% of total cost...
Make hay while you can. It always comes in useful. Next time the boss throws all his toys out of the cot and fires you, relocate to some water...
Welcome to the site. Sounds a great deal, congrats. As soon as you have the outside cleaned up and new antifoul, find the time to inspect as...
Don't do that - go to a church and pray:P Well, it is Sunday here....
This doesn't jell - if you own the boat you can't cancel the check. Its boat OR money you have....
Hmm.... Rule 1 is to never buy a boat that isn't floating. But I just can't imagine buying one without at least stepping onto it either. Sure,...
Bear in mind its likely one or two church 'managers' that are the issue, not the church per se. Going after the church itself could get you...
Don't cancel the check. If its been cashed then payment was received, if not (and they wriggle out of the contract somehow) you'll get it back.
When negotiating with the yard, you could tell them you are assuming the engine is worthless. If they say 'no its not' then you can ask them to...
I'd suggest making an offer for the boat that assumes the engine is worthless. If it is salvageable that's a bonus. Asking the shipyard to...
Nice, fast, work. Good luck. We all want to see you scraping & kissing the Princess's bottom.
Tough luck, perhaps you haggled too much or for too long which enabled someone to gazump you - could even be a 'church insider' who was just using...
Here is a fascinating animation of the aftershocks, over 770 so far, since the 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch, NZ on Sep 4. Yes, there have...
Ok, you'll soon be having fun by the sounds of it. Will make quite a change. I'd suggest you do all the repairs first, then test the market on...
There's only so much dirt next to water, I'm guessing you've just discovered the market forces verdict on what its worth. I still think you...
Pierre: I've a pretty similar mission, and initially looked a replica Dutch Barges (mostly Luxemotor styles) that could be modified to a higher...
Well, when they pull it out there is a hole in the water that has to be filled in, quite an expensive thing to do as all boat owners know. And...
Ok, so while they can still pay you, each day is another nail in the coffin, er, boat - I know you're not that depressed. And its more about...
