First boat??
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squeezebm

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2,319 posts

234 months

Wednesday 29th August 2012
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Hello

I am sure this is asked regularly on herebiggrin

I am looking at a Bayliner 245 as my first "proper" boat

Does anyone have much experience/knowledge of the pricing structures/deals at the mo' also we are planning to go to the boat show in Southampton in a couple of weeks but it's a long trek from Notts is it still a good day out?

Cheers

richardxjr

7,561 posts

239 months

Wednesday 29th August 2012
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It's still a good opportunity to go armed with your budget and have a look at / try out lots of different options.

I bought a similar boat 'ex-demo' (quite) a few years back (Rinker 272). The saving on list meant I didn't lose a penny reselling 3 years on.

You may love the 'liner. Or you may decide something better built, perhaps a bit smaller or different style would suit your needs better. In my case, I didn't need 4 berths after all, so the wider, flatter, faster, more economical and cheaper 232 would have been a better buy.


Edited by richardxjr on Wednesday 29th August 12:21

ThunderSpook

3,908 posts

240 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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Not sure if you've been down yet but they have the new range of Bayliners there. Certainly worth having a look round the show.

Most boats of that size are being offered around £5k off list.

squeezebm

Original Poster:

2,319 posts

234 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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ThunderSpook said:
Not sure if you've been down yet but they have the new range of Bayliners there. Certainly worth having a look round the show.

Most boats of that size are being offered around £5k off list.
Cheers fella

We are planning to go on Saturday and take a good look at the options (sell her the idea)

danyeates

7,248 posts

251 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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Come and say hi. I'm on the Jeanneau motorboat stand. Would be happy to show you the Merry Fishers and Cap Camarats.

ThunderSpook

3,908 posts

240 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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I had a quick look at the Cap Camarat on Sunday and got the brochure for it. Would it have been you I spoke to?

danyeates

7,248 posts

251 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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ThunderSpook said:
I had a quick look at the Cap Camarat on Sunday and got the brochure for it. Would it have been you I spoke to?
Don't know. I have blonde hair, wear glasses, was wearing a blue Yamaha jacket with white Jeanneau shirt underneath, I'm 27 if that helps! Shame we don't have the larger Cap Camarats here. The 7.5 DC is stunning!

ThunderSpook

3,908 posts

240 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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I ashamed to say all I can remember is the guy I spoke to looked like he had difficulty walking.

squeezebm

Original Poster:

2,319 posts

234 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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danyeates said:
Come and say hi. I'm on the Jeanneau motorboat stand. Would be happy to show you the Merry Fishers and Cap Camarats.
Will do ta

danyeates

7,248 posts

251 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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ThunderSpook said:
I ashamed to say all I can remember is the guy I spoke to looked like he had difficulty walking.
Ah, ok. The dealer from Cumbria.

ThunderSpook

3,908 posts

240 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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danyeates said:
Ah, ok. The dealer from Cumbria.
Ah fair enough. Unfortunately he seemed to spend a long time on his phone trying to ignore me no matter how much I indicated my desire to talk to him. Meant I didn't actually have time to get on the boat to have a closer look. The man from Benneteau was very helpful though smile

danyeates

7,248 posts

251 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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ThunderSpook said:
danyeates said:
Ah, ok. The dealer from Cumbria.
Ah fair enough. Unfortunately he seemed to spend a long time on his phone trying to ignore me no matter how much I indicated my desire to talk to him. Meant I didn't actually have time to get on the boat to have a closer look. The man from Benneteau was very helpful though smile
Oh dear!

Let me know if you need any more information. I have a couple of Cap Camarats on order for stock display boats.

Rum Runner

2,342 posts

246 months

Wednesday 19th September 2012
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I have a nearly new (mine) Merry Fisher for sale....oh and quite a few other types.

danyeates

7,248 posts

251 months

Wednesday 19th September 2012
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Rum Runner said:
I have a nearly new (mine) Merry Fisher for sale....oh and quite a few other types.
Which model? Details? May be able to find a home for it

Rum Runner

2,342 posts

246 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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Hi Dan 2012 Merry Fisher 645
Best to get me on my website email on my profile
Cap Cam as well on borkerage