Betty1 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I was going to by a boat and thought a deal had been done(thanks nbs) but it got sold.So Im on the lookout for an aquafibre 38 or similar style boat.if you have one for sale or know of one please let me know.I would consider a bounty style of the same size.thank you. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Do you mean the centre-cockpit AF38? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Waterside marine sales at Potter have an AF Pearl 38 and a few other Centre cockpit boats for sale. Norfolk boats sales had a Pearl as well, ex Moore’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty1 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 We have seen the waterside marine boats but they wont budge on price.norfolk boat sales pearl 38 is under offer.something will come up that has what we want at the right price.Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 That would explain why they have been up for sale for so long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Not sure exactly what your needs are, but this seems like quite a lot of boat for the money...https://www.nya.co.uk/boats-for-sale/westwood-38-sedan-2/Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 This looks really smart, https://www.nya.co.uk/boats-for-sale/westward-38-centre-cockpit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Have a look... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292570018813?ViewItem=&item=292570018813 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 2 hours ago, 40something said: This looks really smart, https://www.nya.co.uk/boats-for-sale/westward-38-centre-cockpit/ Just had a look at this link, one seriously nice Westward 38, and the ctr ckpt version too, so bridges are not an issue. If had the funds, this would be a boat i would give SERIOUS consideration to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Just had a look at this link, one seriously nice Westward 38, and the ctr ckpt version too, so bridges are not an issue. If had the funds, this would be a boat i would give SERIOUS consideration to. Looks like someone has spent a lot of money on her, very smart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I wouldn't say bridges were not an issue - The Westwards have quite a high sheerline and a fairly rectangular cross section. I would think Potter was completely out, which is probably not the case for a Pearl. On the other hand, yes that boat does look to have been loved, and there's quite a lot of space aboard. The addition of a Nanni N4.50 is very much a plus, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I just wonder how many times you could have got an AF38 through Potter in the last 12 months even if you had just sat there the whole time? And got back!! Not many is my guess - indeed I doubt I would ever bother trying!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Not many. And a Westward... Never. QED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Woods have another Westward here https://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk/boats-for-sale/westward-38-heatwave.html Same year, but rather less upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Meant to say also, that there has been some serious serious money spent on that boat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 And also an Entrepeneur... https://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk/boats-for-sale/aquafibre-38-northern.html They're the most spacious 38ft boat you will find, though the hydrodynamics of the hull leave a little bit to be desired. Also the step up from the companionway onto the starboard deck from the cockpit is one of the maddest bits of design I've seen on a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, oldgregg said: And also an Entrepeneur... https://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk/boats-for-sale/aquafibre-38-northern.html They're the most spacious 38ft boat you will find, though the hydrodynamics of the hull leave a little bit to be desired. Also the step up from the companionway onto the starboard deck from the cockpit is one of the maddest bits of design I've seen on a boat. Not for me that one, poor value at that price, and underpowered for the southern rivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Yeah it's probably a bit overpriced, and no I don't think anyone ever bought one for its performance. The hull I think must have been designed by the neighbouring Parker's Skip Hire rather than Aquafibre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 They are VERY spacious though! The difference in interior space between that and an AF38 or an AF38 Pearl is considerable. Woods have a Pearl up for sale too, although it's not the nicest ex-hire one you'll ever see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 The Westward at NYA looks nice - I think Mark of MBA Marine did a lot of the refurbishment work on that boat. Of course a lot of it is 'set dressing' new upholstery, galley, dash and it looks fresh and new - amazing how this sort of thing helps sell boats and increases value even if underneath it is an ex-hire boat I know of 3 Westwards that have been re-engined I think they had Listers in them original (maybe a Perkins). Not my cup of tea because the free board on these things are so high to get on and off of, and the window's in the rest of the boat are pretty shallow. Instead of a lower freeboard and deeper windows. Now the Sedan version looks good value, funny how a 4+2 berth 38ft boat can cost less than little Trixie. I am probably going to be about Brundall over the weekend talking to the service guys so will have a nosy at the boats for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Here's a possibility. Not seem many of these. Needs a bit of a polish. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Broads-Cruiser-Motor-Boat/263689512518?hash=item3d651ea646:g:kU0AAOSwBCFalmEc Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 A Renown 36, no less. No you don't see many of them these days! Frequently mistaken for an Ideal 40, but a rather different boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Cor blimey not seen one of them for years - used to have some on high with Richardson's back in the day - this was during the time of building river boats that looked fast and stylish - but forgot about letting people see much out of them or being practical to get in and out of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Islander said: Here's a possibility. Not seem many of these. Needs a bit of a polish. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Broads-Cruiser-Motor-Boat/263689512518?hash=item3d651ea646:g:kU0AAOSwBCFalmEc Colin Is that really a ‘Broads Cruiser’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, LondonRascal said: Cor blimey not seen one of them for years - used to have some on high with Richardson's back in the day - this was during the time of building river boats that looked fast and stylish - but forgot about letting people see much out of them or being practical to get in and out of. "Some on high" What were you smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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