Picking new boat up on Sat...

lakelandterrier · 10 March 2011, 21:27

Taking over the new boat on Saturday - if weather is OK we'll take her out for a trial in Portland harbour.

Are there any particular things I should check on handover?

Any tips for a first trip / trial - apart from "don't blow the engine"?

I'll post some photos after the event.

LT

Hightower · 10 March 2011, 22:49

Breakdown cover that also includes trailers is a good start. The amount of times I've heard stories that the seller says the bearings have been changed and then seizes up 5 miles down the road amazes me.

CJL · 11 March 2011, 00:14

Take a big mate if you are paying for it cash when you collect.
Don't have the cash on you, hide it in the car until you are sure its kosher.
Write down number plates of cars they arrive in....so get there early.
Don't go boating straight way if you have any doubt about the boat.
Sort your insurance out before you collect.
If you collect from a house make sure it is there house....ask to use the toilet, wash hands etc.
If you collect from marina speak to the marina staff
Ask for all the manuals, service records, spare parts.
Check the bearings before driving off
Take a lightboard
Take your own ratchet straps
Get BOTH sets of keys
Ask him if he'll take less for it
ENJOY!!!

lakelandterrier · 11 March 2011, 06:25

Sorry, I should have made it clearer - I'm picking up the new new boat from the manufacturer - it's not a "previously owned" craft - although maybe 11-14 -especially 14 from CJL's list still apply!

Good point about recovery cover for trailer Hightower, although I hope the bearings won't fail on day 1 on a new trailer. I'll check my cover

LT

Leapy · 11 March 2011, 06:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

Taking over the new boat on Saturday - if weather is OK we'll take her out for a trial in Portland harbour.

Ribcraft?

Davidgriffiths · 11 March 2011, 10:58

Does nayone know how you get cover for a trailer breakdown as the RAC don't do it and the AA weren't much help either?

Thanks

Hightower · 11 March 2011, 11:25

http://www.britanniarescue.com/cover...cy-information

These guys are pretty good. Don't forget to register the trailer on the policy.

nugent · 11 March 2011, 11:28

i used these

http://www.greenflag.com/breakdown/c...breakdown.html

Hightower · 11 March 2011, 11:28

http://www.greenflag.com/breakdown/c...breakdown.html

nugent · 11 March 2011, 12:03

kin el
both posted @ 12;28

Hightower · 11 March 2011, 15:13

diver 1 · 11 March 2011, 16:01

Err... what's wrong with the AA? I changed to the AA specifically that they did cover trailers upto about 7metres or so...

Many policies cover massive caravans but not boats... very annoying!

Hightower · 11 March 2011, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by diver 1

Err... what's wrong with the AA? I changed to the AA specifically that they did cover trailers upto about 7metres or so...

Many policies cover massive caravans but not boats... very annoying!

Caravans are pretty light, so it's probably to do with the weight of a boat coupled with the fact many boat trailers suffer bearing and brake problems.

Davidgriffiths · 11 March 2011, 18:19

I was told that the AA will recover your trailer if the tow vehicle has broken down, but if its the trailer thats broken (i.e. the bearings go), then they won't recover you.

I was offerred cover under one of their commercial policies, but that was quite expensive. Could just have been a sales tactic etc.

Decided to buy a load of spare bearings, a better jack, big hammer etc etc. Also joined the carvan club!! as they have an arrangement with the RAC which does recover broken down carvans and "trailers" any type not just just the trailer tent type, but who knows whether they will take a boat (will keep a tent in it just in case!). For £37 I thought it was worth a shot.

lakelandterrier · 13 March 2011, 09:34

Collected Aquahound at 8.30 yesterday & went sraight down to Portland to try her out - absolutely great. some pictures posted in the Gallery.

LT