dnks34 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 For anyone hoping for a sneak preview before the viewing day ive been along today and the gates are closed and padlocked, im guessing either the locked gates are a recent thing or those who have managed to take a look have accessed the site from the dyke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Here is an example of propellor failure by electrolytic action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I saw a post on facebook that Alphacraft boats are now being auctioned off, and bidding started on Friday 2nd. According to the facebook post, they list 15 cruisers to the value of approximately £250,000. I make that just over £16,000 per boat?. The question is, thinking of all the work that`s needed, is that a fair price per boat?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Some of the boats are a lot newer than others so £16,000 per boat is way out. If you read the feedback regarding this on the Forum it appears that some are worth less than a grand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrumpyCheddar Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 We saw Shackleton an ex alpha craft moored at Beecles today.. It's still had the half of Union Jack sticker on it still and the alpha craft painted out on the stern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Hi Speedtriple, if you check out this link The thread went a bit of topic (my fault sorry) and got onto the Alphacraft boats. It might be worth a read if your interested in the auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeoman Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 I am a bit disappointed as my original title 'TIMES UP' has now been replaced by' Alphacraft auction' is there any way of changing it back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, Mondeoman said: I am a bit disappointed as my original title 'TIMES UP' has now been replaced by' Alphacraft auction' is there any way of changing it back? HI There, One of the team has merged the two threads, I will have a look see to change it back if possible. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Done both Skipper, no harm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeoman Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 According to a Facebook post all Alphacrapht boats have been withdrawn from today's auction. what are the chances that another yard has had them all........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 What a joke just been up there to be told sorry it's off. Boat are for sale from st olaves, ring them about the one interested in and it's been sold sometime ago but he will ring the company up to see if they want to sell. My guess is most if not all are already sold to boat hire already. And this was just an exercise. Talking to another couple they had come from Taunton. Not happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 12 minutes ago, John said: What a joke just been up there to be told sorry it's off. Boat are for sale from st olaves, ring them about the one interested in and it's been sold sometime ago but he will ring the company up to see if they want to sell. My guess is most if not all are already sold to boat hire already. And this was just an exercise. Talking to another couple they had come from Taunton. Not happy I have just logged into my account on their website and there is no mention of this being cancelled - seems like a bit of underhand dealing?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yep just looked myself and bids still being taken. They should at least close it down if they are sold!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrumpyCheddar Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I'm in Beecles now and this is moored up as I reported the other day.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 22 minutes ago, Jonzo said: I'm hearing a few things on this one. All will probably become clear, but I have a feeling I know what's going on. Tease...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 13 minutes ago, Jonzo said: Well more a case of I have a theory but I don't want to say as I could be wrong .... Double tease..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The John Pye website now says sale suspended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Non omne quod nitet aurum est. Or as my father would have said - "Please take back your golden bangle - my wrist is turning green". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Jonzo said: Yeah, I know! I just don't want us getting into legal shenanigans.. Just use the word , allegedly ,, a lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, Jonzo said: Allegedly I think you'll allegedly see the alleged boats allegedly for sale allegedly fairly soon through allegedly more conventional channels, allegedly. Mark, is that okay? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 An interesting but unsuprising devolpment. I hope whatever happens it works out better for the owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I have also done time and fuel, and bid! The whole thing seems like eBay meets EastEnders! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfurbank Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Buying or searching around for a boat always comes with expenses. As many have tried to point out on here, doing so at auction carries more risk than most. I believe The Berney Arms has been pulled from auction twice now? Sadly Alphacraft have not invested in their own fleet for some years now, there are no bargains to be had from their fleet, at best some cheap boats with a lot of hard labour needed to get them back into shape. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 All these people talking down the prices in what could be a double bluff to grab themselves a bargain. If the auction had gone ahead I bet next years meet could have doubled as an Alphacrat reunion......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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