Tuesday 18 June 2013
Monday 17 June 2013
Boat sales up!
It feels like there is a significant sales increase this summer. Im definitely seeing a boost in traffic in the aftermath of the worst of the recession. Lots of people are in search for replacement boats. Things can some times go quiet once the seasons started, but not this year… just had my fourth booking in today.
Fairline 50 with Boatshed Norfolk.
Broom Commander with Boatshed Norfolk.
Alpha 39 with Norfolk Yacht Agency.
Elysian 34 Private sale in Cambridge.
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Wednesday 12 June 2013
Finesse 24
I had a trip to Fakenham today up near the North Norfolk Coast to Survey this little Yacht.
The Finesse 24, which was first launched in 1968, was conceived at a time when wooden boats, and particularly clinker ones, were falling from favour, glassfibre being the material of choice. They’re also solidly built, of good-quality materials, and, in the majority of cases, have been well maintained by their owners. The Finesse 24 is a development of the Finesse 21, which boatbuilder Alan Platt started building in 1961. The design had been produced by a friend, Laurie Harbottell, who wanted a cruiser for sailing in the shoal waters of the East Coast, and it proved to be such a head-turner that Platt went on to build over 80 more. Demand for a bigger version resulted in the Finesse 24 in 1968. The 24-footer is distinctive in style, with a full-bodied hull, pretty swept sheer, broad transom and perky bowsprit, and is every bit an East Coast cruiser, heavily influenced by the shoal-draught designs of Maurice Griffiths.
Surveyors comments: The hulls are so durable being made of top quality Iroko (a type of Teak) a very well built Yacht. Keep your eye on the deck sheathing,. The rate of deterioration and requirement for routine repair will increase with the degree of wear. The rate of wear varies considerably and is dependent on such items as the degree of wear and tear from feet, scrubbing brushes and exposure to sunlight / heat.
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| The owner having a 'clean off'' before applying some new antifouling paint |
The Finesse 24, which was first launched in 1968, was conceived at a time when wooden boats, and particularly clinker ones, were falling from favour, glassfibre being the material of choice. They’re also solidly built, of good-quality materials, and, in the majority of cases, have been well maintained by their owners. The Finesse 24 is a development of the Finesse 21, which boatbuilder Alan Platt started building in 1961. The design had been produced by a friend, Laurie Harbottell, who wanted a cruiser for sailing in the shoal waters of the East Coast, and it proved to be such a head-turner that Platt went on to build over 80 more. Demand for a bigger version resulted in the Finesse 24 in 1968. The 24-footer is distinctive in style, with a full-bodied hull, pretty swept sheer, broad transom and perky bowsprit, and is every bit an East Coast cruiser, heavily influenced by the shoal-draught designs of Maurice Griffiths.
Surveyors comments: The hulls are so durable being made of top quality Iroko (a type of Teak) a very well built Yacht. Keep your eye on the deck sheathing,. The rate of deterioration and requirement for routine repair will increase with the degree of wear. The rate of wear varies considerably and is dependent on such items as the degree of wear and tear from feet, scrubbing brushes and exposure to sunlight / heat.
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Monday 10 June 2013
56' Twin Scew Motor Yacht
I went to look at this lovely old TSMY again today in Beccles. 'Aspyrian’ is almost at the end of a very expensive substantial refitting programme which has been ongoing for the past five years. There has been full assistance from the MCA who have helped equip the vessel with the appropriate safety gear, etc. Steve Charlton the Manager at Waveny River Centre has un-doubtably employed some good craftsmen over the years who have reconstructed the vessel into something of a prestigious luxury Motor Yacht. Virtually every part of the vessel has either been stripped, repaired or replaced, and she now has a very extensive inventory of new equipment and safety equipment.
She will be launched shortly for sea trials before heading to Scotland for Charter work.
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She will be launched shortly for sea trials before heading to Scotland for Charter work.
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com
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