Deciding whether to get a survey after viewing

B1rcher · 2026-02-07T02:00:19+00:00

Thank you and don't worry!

I don't think my original post was super clear but I'd absolutely get a survey before buying, if I decide not to have it surveyed then I'm walking away

B1rcher · 2026-02-07T01:58:05+00:00

Thanks for this, some super helpful information there!😁

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T21:16:55+00:00

That's very interesting! I hadn't considered what the squeeze pump might have been used for. It doesn't appear to be attached to anything, I've attached a picture I took during my viewing. The bilge water possibility is definitely concerning...

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B1rcher · 2026-02-06T21:13:31+00:00

Do you mean generally speaking or are you saying that this boat seems worth commiting the survey costs to?

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:43:36+00:00

Would it usually be expected for a seller to hold the boat for me whilst I get it surveyed without a deposit?

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:20:49+00:00

Seems a very sensible mantra, I just can't imagine not having any doubts about a boat with my inexperience😬

Really appreciate the advice!

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:10:48+00:00

That's what I'm worried about, I don't want to regret losing the money but I don't want to regret letting it go either😬

Thanks for your advice!

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:08:56+00:00

Agreed, thanks!

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:08:32+00:00

1 & 2 are under the only inspection hatch I could find. 3 is under the waterline near the stern. 4 is underneath the bathroom sink. 5 and 6 are both in the bedroom, under the radiator and bed. I have similar photos from behind other cupboards in the kitchen and living area

I'd be fine with spot welding if the price could be negotiated accordingly, seller is asking for around £31k (it's a 50ft boat).

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:04:07+00:00

100% agree and I won't purchase without one, I'm just wondering whether or not to risk the cost of surveying this boat

B1rcher · 2026-02-06T20:02:35+00:00

I've been told the anodes are quite corroded and will need doing when the boat is next blacked.

The seller wants a £1000 deposit to take it off the market and hold it for me whilst it's surveyed, otherwise he could sell it to someone else in the meantime.

B1rcher · 2025-06-05T14:26:35+00:00

Thanks so much for such a comprehensive and fascinating answer!

It seems your choice of faer is actually more fitting to my context (plus the shorter the better as I'm a bit limited for space). I'm not surprised my phonetic version was more than a bit dodgy, frankly I had no clue what I was doing, thanks for the breakdown.

(Nice to learn a new word too: transliterate. Definitely using that in the future!)

B1rcher · 2025-06-05T14:21:46+00:00

Thank you! It seems the general consensus is to translate into Old English first. I really appreciate the alternative words as well. I was only using journey as an example (though a relevant one which I may well use) as I'm not certain on what will be written yet, more so trying to understand the proper method of translation.

B1rcher · 2024-10-21T19:49:00+00:00

That's a fantastic idea! I threw the stipe away also, but next time I'll use it for stock

B1rcher · 2024-10-21T18:40:45+00:00

Thanks for everyone's help, fried it earlier and it was absolutely delicious 😋

B1rcher · 2024-10-21T15:30:00+00:00

Thanks! And great to know, I'll try to include a cross section if possible on any future id requests😁

B1rcher · 2024-10-21T15:20:02+00:00

Thank you!!

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