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    Traditional Broads Cruiser Wanted

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    2 hours ago, marshman said:

    In all the years I have had a boat, the price of quality Broads boats has never really turned down because of economic events, of whatever sort. OK they might stop going up but I don't think I can remember a time when the price has actually fallen by a significant amount. The price of any article is impacted by many things but whilst they are building so few new boats, demand will almost always exceeds supply and I cannot see that changing.

    OK the market could stagnate a little, but actually go down? I think you guys are dreaming and the more scarce the commodity, the less likely any fall will be seen, so you guys waiting patiently, may have to wait a bit, especially with inflation beginning to rear its ugly head again!:default_icon_e_smile:

    Yes in 'normal' conditions I would totally agree with you but the last 2 years haven't been normal and everything  - Camper Vans / boats / houses  /  holiday homes / cars  / classic cars etc have all been selling at inflated prices (or at least adverstised at inflated rates) due to peopel having unspent money burning a hole in their pockets and the limited availabilty. Those who usually go on expensive cruises and overseas holidays have been channeling thier cash into other pursutes within the UK but I would bet that the over heated market will slow as fast as it rose in the next 24 months and a lot of people will be left high and dry with expensive investments they didn't really want in the first place...................

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    Traditional Broads Cruiser Wanted

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    12 minutes ago, BrundallNavy said:

    If for arguments sake we had bought Zephyr for £50k she has a second hand engine so would need to replace it then to fit the electrics to the same standard as we currently have. Replace the complete water system including tanks new cooker toilet  heating etc could not be done for another 30k which makes Papaver look like a bargain. It cost the previous owner in excess of £260k to get her to her current standard not including buying her.  We certainly wouldn’t have the boat have given our budget. 

    Always cheaper to buy a fully restored boat than a project I learned that a long time ago. Also the bubble has burst on the last 2 years artificial prices and I think there will be a lot of boats coming to market in 2022 /23 as international travel starts up and people realise the true cost of ownership.

    Broads Cruiser Still Wanted

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    After spending a week on the Broads and traveling 100's of miles looking for a new boat I have returned home empty handed. Having dithered around regarding 'Nipper' I lost the opportunity on that fabulous little boat and wish the new owner the very best of times on her. So I am still looking for a Bourne 30 / 35. Seamaster 30, or a classic wooden cruiser around 30'. I have looked at the idea of a restoration but do to my distance from the broads I feel a complete boat would be a wiser move.  I want the very best condition craft I can find.  By the way there is a Bourne 35 in Horning, fiber glass hull' needs a lot of work but going for around £15K if anyone is interested.  One positive I did find my old Seamaster 813 down in Loddon...........most of the brokers told me that the market hsa taking a sharp slow down since international travel has started again.

    4 - 6 birth 30K  - 40 K would bo higher for a stunning boat

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    Boat Still Wanted

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    1 hour ago, crosbyman1958 said:

    After spending a week on the Broads and traveling 100's of miles looking for a new boat I have returned home empty handed. Having dithered around regarding 'Nipper' I lost the opportunity on that fabulous little boat and wish the new owner the very best of times on her. So I am still looking for a Bourne 30 / 35. Seamaster 30, or a classic wooden cruiser around 30'. I have looked at the idea of a restoration but do to my distance from the broads I feel a complete boat would be a wiser move.  I want the very best condition craft I can find.  By the way there is a Bourne 35 in Horning, fiber glass hull' needs a lot of work but going for around £15K if anyone is interested.  One positive I did find my old Seamaster 813 down in Loddon...........most of the brokers told me that the market hsa taking a sharp slow down since international travel has started again.

    30 - 40 K although would go higher for a fabulous boat - 4 - 6 birth

    Boat Still Wanted

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    After spending a week on the Broads and traveling 100's of miles looking for a new boat I have returned home empty handed. Having dithered around regarding 'Nipper' I lost the opportunity on that fabulous little boat and wish the new owner the very best of times on her. So I am still looking for a Bourne 30 / 35. Seamaster 30, or a classic wooden cruiser around 30'. I have looked at the idea of a restoration but do to my distance from the broads I feel a complete boat would be a wiser move.  I want the very best condition craft I can find.  By the way there is a Bourne 35 in Horning, fiber glass hull' needs a lot of work but going for around £15K if anyone is interested.  One positive I did find my old Seamaster 813 down in Loddon...........most of the brokers told me that the market hsa taking a sharp slow down since international travel has started again.

    Broads Cruiser Wanted

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    Hello I am looking for a Broads cruiser, something like a Bourne 35, Seamaster 30 or a classic wooden craft. I would like to find a boat that is in lovely condition and wouuld be prepare to stretch my budget for an exceptional craft I will be on the Broads from the 11th September until the 18th to view. Please PM me if you have a craft you are selling or thinking of selling, a mooring would be a bonus!

    Cheers

    John

     

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