Boating on the Norfolk Broads - Page 5

coolcat · 12th July 2016, 18:01

Very top end of our budget but only six years old

http://www.broadlandyachtbrokers.co.uk/boats/507

What do you think guys ?

humphshumphs · 12th July 2016, 18:36

Haven't got a clue about boats..... but it looks impressive to me

Astraeus · 12th July 2016, 23:51

That looks good. Has the advantage of an outboard so can be easily fixed if it ever needs it. Boat generally looks very good condition indeed.
I am a firm believer that you shoukd buy the very best ( condition) boat that you can afford.

Chris

Burwell Mike · 13th July 2016, 05:51

Looks perfect Jeff. Viking owners in my marina are very pleased with them - wider beam as well which makes it much more comfortable.
Higher initial cost will soon be offset by lower maintenance costs on a newer boat.

Mike

Gate Keeper · 13th July 2016, 06:14

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Very top end of our budget but only six years old

http://www.broadlandyachtbrokers.co.uk/boats/507

What do you think guys ?

I like the spec and notice it has a windscreen wiper, a useful accessory for those wet moments, but not so useful if it has to be hand operated

For £16,000 I wonder if the owner will throw in some extras, life jackets etc

Our only experience is lifeboat duty on Lake Naivasha when the novices are learning to sail or having a week on the broads in a narrow boat.

The boat looks small to me Jeff, but is okay I guess if it's just for 2

6 years is not very old. Take your Dad or bro with you for the inspection and test drive.

Will you be able to cut your hours down enough to be able to get away and enjoy it?

coolcat · 13th July 2016, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astraeus

That looks good. Has the advantage of an outboard so can be easily fixed if it ever needs it. Boat generally looks very good condition indeed.
I am a firm believer that you shoukd buy the very best ( condition) boat that you can afford.

Chris

Hi Chris,

I have sent the owner an email and text and just waiting on his reply.
Thanks for the PM as well and I will keep you posted on how we get on

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burwell Mike

Looks perfect Jeff. Viking owners in my marina are very pleased with them - wider beam as well which makes it much more comfortable.
Higher initial cost will soon be offset by lower maintenance costs on a newer boat.

Mike

Hi Mike,

What you lose in length you make up for in girth

I've joined the Viking boats online forum and what I also like is that it is a current model and they are only built a few miles down the road from me in Essex as well.
Spares and upgrades and stuff like seat re trimming all pretty much on our door step

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

I like the spec and notice it has a windscreen wiper, a useful accessory for those wet moments, but not so useful if it has to be hand operated

For £16,000 I wonder if the owner will throw in some extras, life jackets etc

Our only experience is lifeboat duty on Lake Naivasha when the novices are learning to sail or having a week on the broads in a narrow boat.

The boat looks small to me Jeff, but is okay I guess if it's just for 2

6 years is not very old. Take your Dad or bro with you for the inspection and test drive.

Will you be able to cut your hours down enough to be able to get away and enjoy it?

Hi Phil,

The plan is to have it as a weekend retreat which will be only an hour and a half to drive out to the mooring and then potter around on the days I'm not working.
Hopefully in the future we will have more time still to further enjoy some breaks.

The thing with the size is for two people I reckon just about right.
It's a comfortable two birth with occasional four birth capabilities .
As you pay per foot in length for moorings and avarage price seems to be £40 per foot then this will be £160 per year cheaper than the Atlanta 24 to moor

It will be Ros and I going to look as it will be for us, Dad knows about submarines and large vessels but not a lot else and my brother knows nothing

It's my Dad's brother who is the keen sailor, the one who lives on the Isle of Wight and South Africa

coolcat · 13th July 2016, 08:06

This gives a good feel for the Viking 20.

http://www.vikingowners.org.uk/thebo...king20.asp?g=1

coolcat · 13th July 2016, 12:23

Have just got off the phone from the owner of the Viking 20.
Lovely chap and very helpful.

He and his Wife have had the boat from new and they are selling so he can fund a Yacht share which is his main passion.

We are going up to meet him and view the boat this afternoon so wish us luck

coolcat · 13th July 2016, 18:09

Guess what..........we are now proud owners of a Viking 20 boat

Just stopping off for some supper and when home will fill you all in, thanks for all the great advice

Dorset Bob · 13th July 2016, 18:49

Well done Jeff!!

Once you have installed the mega sound system, will there be some sparkling deals for members, on here, to hire?

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humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Haven't got a clue about boats..... but it looks impressive to me __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

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Astraeus Regional Secretary North Scotland MG ZS Exclusive 1.0T Auto 2022 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tayport Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 1,676 Thanked 1,855 Times in 1,058 Posts	Good That looks good. Has the advantage of an outboard so can be easily fixed if it ever needs it. Boat generally looks very good condition indeed. I am a firm believer that you shoukd buy the very best ( condition) boat that you can afford. Chris

13th July 2016, 08:06	#47
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,312 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	This gives a good feel for the Viking 20. http://www.vikingowners.org.uk/thebo...king20.asp?g=1 __________________ Jeff.

13th July 2016, 12:23	#48
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,312 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Have just got off the phone from the owner of the Viking 20. Lovely chap and very helpful. He and his Wife have had the boat from new and they are selling so he can fund a Yacht share which is his main passion. We are going up to meet him and view the boat this afternoon so wish us luck __________________ Jeff.

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Burwell Mike Avid contributor MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cambridge Posts: 116 Thanks: 49 Thanked 77 Times in 51 Posts	Looks perfect Jeff. Viking owners in my marina are very pleased with them - wider beam as well which makes it much more comfortable. Higher initial cost will soon be offset by lower maintenance costs on a newer boat. Mike

13th July 2016, 18:09	#49
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,312 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Guess what..........we are now proud owners of a Viking 20 boat Just stopping off for some supper and when home will fill you all in, thanks for all the great advice __________________ Jeff.

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